So who will you be this Good Friday? What will you be shouting from the crowd? Will it be “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord?” or will it be “Crucify Him ..read more

In that witness is a love so profound, so transcendent that it can indeed save us, liberating our spirits from that which divides us—whether that’s physical prison walls or spiritual loneliness. Such love connects us to something greater than ourselves, something sacred and eternal ..read more

But God’s words have everlasting life, and Jesus understands our human nature. That can be enough for me to cling on to on those tough days. I pray the same for you, as we all continue to journey through life. This week’s reflection was written by Kate Flores, narrated by Kate André, and presented by Jesuit Connections, a program of the Office of Ignatian Spirituality ..read more

So what do we do with this reading? What kind of God would command someone to do such a thing? What lesson about trust or faith or fortitude is worth the anguish and pain of sacrificing one’s own child? How can we reconcile a God who loves unconditionally with a God willing to do this? This week’s reflection was written by Matthew Ryan-Bender, narrated by Kate André, and presented by Jesuit Connections, a program of the Office of Ignatian Spirituality ..read more

Each year at the start of Lent, I find myself asking some of the same questions: “What are my intentions for this Lenten period?” “What should I fast from this Lent?” “What ‘reset’ button is God asking that I push in my life?” This week’s reflection was written by Amanda McCulloch, narrated by Kate André, and presented by Jesuit Connections, a program of the Office of Ignatian Spirituality ..read more

When Gabriel first speaks to her, Mary is “greatly troubled at what was said.” Greatly troubled! Perplexed! Confused and even disturbed. This is her initial reaction to God’s call. This is perhaps the most relatable and comforting part of the story - Mary doesn’t say yes immediately with no thoughtfulness or reservation. She is rightfully shaken by this astounding news ..read more

As the Jesuit Pierre Telihard de Chardin noted, “we are quite naturally impatient in everything to reach the end without delay.” Advent is after all a season of waiting, of patience. Perhaps our natural impatience is why it can be so overlooked. Yet the four weeks of Advent are nothing compared to the thousands of years of waiting that Israel endured as it looked for the Messiah ..read more

As we journey through this Advent season, may our hearts be open to God’s unique call for each of our lives. It can be frightening and sometimes uncomfortable to recognize and use our gifts to say “yes.” But God tells us over and over again in the Bible, “Do not be afraid ..read more

The first week of Advent begins with Jesus telling his disciples that no one “knows when the time will come” and urging them to remain watchful so they are not “found sleeping” when the Lord returns. Jesus’ words are a reminder that Advent is not simply “pre-Christmas.” Rather, the Church teaches that it is also a season of preparation for Christ’s second coming. Each year at Advent, I often find myself asking what exactly it means for me to be prepared? Or to put it in Jesus’ words, how can I resist falling asleep ..read more

Fr. Jim Martin, SJ, recently joined the Contemplative Leaders in Action (CLA) community to break open the program's first theme, Cultivating a Contemplative Spirituality. In preparation for their journey, participants read The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything. Listen to our interview with with questions curated by the CLA community ..read more