Can God work through the power of AI? Chris Kinkor, SJ, reflects on how AI has helped and impacted his ministry and mission, and considers the ways that the well-discerned use of AI can point to the Greater Glory of God.
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God can be found in surprising places. Chris Kinkor, SJ reflects on how Jesus uses a man’s blindness to show God’s healing power. Based on the readings for the 4th Sunday of Lent.
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As The Oscars invite us to reflect on what makes for quality filmmaking, Raj turns to Dune, a recent Academy Award winner, to examine the spiritual power of good storytelling.
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How are humans meant to understand suffering? Jackson Graham, SJ, reflects on a fable by Jane Collier and how it shows us the way that Christ, the true Lamb, empathizes with and accompanies us in our own experiences of suffering.
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Jesus’s encounter with the Samaritan woman shows that one’s life circumstances are not what is most important. Brennan Dour, SJ reflects that Jesus offers us a hope that points beyond ourselves. How is he inviting you to share that hope?
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Lent is a time to experience God’s love. Austin Kleman, SJ reflects on the Transfiguration as a moment of Jesus’ love for us during the season of Lent. Based on the readings for the Second Sunday of Lent.
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“Difficult consolation” is the grace that helps us realize humanity is messy, and that, even though we might not want to experience the pains of the world, we’re grateful that God doesn’t make us experience them alone. Jesus models that for us.
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The evil spirit always tries to make us think we are unworthy of our calling as children of God. Ty Wahlbrink, SJ reflects that the Christian should use the season of Lent to shore up their defenses against the tricks of the evil one. Based on the readings for the 1st Sunday of Lent.
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Ashes remind us of our dependence on God. Simon Zachary, SJ encourages us to consider why we receive ashes. Based on the readings for Ash Wednesday.
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Before Lent, we often feel a rush of anxiety or excitement as we try to answer the question: "what are you giving up?" As we prepare to enter this new liturgical season, Eric invites us to ask a deeper question, considering what God might desire for us in this time.
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Always following God’s law is a hard and difficult road. Jon Jue-Wong, SJ reflects on how God is always eager to help us do so. Based on the readings for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
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As Lent approaches, Brennan Dour, SJ, reflects on the curious historical case of Catholics in New France classifying beavers as fish during Lent, and the reminder it offers that Lent’s purpose is not a rigid intensifying of rules, but God’s invitation to grow closer to him whatever our circumstances.
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Don’t be afraid to share your light with the world. Chris Kinkor, SJ reflects on how our service to the marginalized helps show God to those around us. Based on the readings for the 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time.
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Ben Jansen, SJ, reflects on the legacy of the 26 Martyrs of Japan, whose joyful witness to Christ in the face of persecution and death continues to inspire Christians worldwide.
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In a deeply polarized political climate, Jonathan Haidt has helped unite ideologically diverse states around phone-free school policies. Alex Hale, SJ argues that this success reflects an Ignatian way of proceeding—meeting people where they are through genuine dialogue.
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When he gives us the Beatitudes, Jesus offers us a roadmap to fulfillment and authentic joy. Brennan Dour, SJ reflects how the Beatitudes focus our daily actions for a life centered on God. Based on the readings for the 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Ugghh… I’m lost, where was I supposed to turn?? Hi, I’m […]
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As polarization intensifies and public discourse grows harsher, spoken prophecy can unfortunately devolve into noise. Ty Wahlbrink, SJ proposes that the antidote for the everyday Catholic is an Ignatian form of prophecy—one grounded in discernment, conscience formation, and love put into action.
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SEEK gathered 20,000 Catholics in one place—and what emerged was friendship and consolation. Luke Lapean, SJ reflects on how encounter, curiosity, and shared faith reveal a Church that is more thriving and unified than most assume.
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Jesus invites us to reflection before action. Austin Kleman, SJ reflects on Jesus taking time away after hearing about John the Baptist’s imprisonment. Based on the readings for the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time.
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Ignatian Contemplation is a distinctly Jesuit way of praying with Scripture that invites the reader to enter the scene using their imagination. As you watch this video prepared by Alex Hale, SJ, allow the video’s prompts to guide your prayer on the man healed at Bethsaida.
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