by Fr. Joe Laramie, SJ | Sep 27, 2022 | Monthly Reflection
I served at the Jesuit parish for Mayans in southern Belize. While there, I traveled to rural villages and celebrated Mass in chapels the size of a two-car garage. The chapels were often brightly painted and decorated with religious images and artwork. Sometimes the...
by Fr. Ted Penton, S.J. | Aug 30, 2022 | Monthly Reflection
We pray that the death penalty, which attacks the dignity of the human person, may be legally abolished in every country. In my college years I was agnostic and had little time for things of the church. But even then, some of my core convictions lined up closely with...
by Jeannie Gaffigan | Aug 1, 2022 | Monthly Reflection
For small businesses. We pray for small and medium sized businesses; in the midst of economic and social crisis, may they find ways to continue operating, and serving their communities. When I think of small businesses I think of dreams. The creation and execution of...
by Lindsay Schlegel | Jun 29, 2022 | Monthly Reflection
We pray for the elderly, who represent the roots and memory of a people; may their experience and wisdom help young people to look towards the future with hope and responsibility. What a rich gift we have in the experiences and wisdom of our elderly brothers and...
by Kathryn Whitaker | May 31, 2022 | Monthly Reflection
We pray for Christian families around the world; may they embody and experience unconditional love and advance in holiness in their daily lives. For nearly two decades, we’ve said, ‘make good choices!’ to all six of our children on a regular basis. A counselor friend...
by Fr. Edward Looney | Apr 26, 2022 | Monthly Reflection
We pray for all young people, called to live life to the fullest; may they see in Mary’s life the way to listen, the depth of discernment, the courage that faith generates, and the dedication to service. Our Church has been blessed with many young saints. And even...
