By Father Thom Hennen Question Box How is it determined which saints are observed on which calendar days? Why do …Read More
Question Box: Saints on the calendar
Category: Features
A Jesuit priest reflects on the value and spirituality of sports
By Tim Walch Book Review A review of “Play, Sport, and Spirit.” By Fr. Patrick Kelly, SJ. Paulist Press, 2023. …Read More
Praying with Mechthild of Hackeborn: Let Christ be everywhere
By Hal Green Pondering Prayer One of the extraordinary mystics and lovers of Christ was Mechthild of Hackeborn (1241-1298). She …Read More
Question Box: Extraterrestrials and Jesus on Earth
By Father Thom Hennen Question Box What is the Church’s stance on extraterrestrials? Did Jesus only come to Earth? I …Read More
‘Othering’ message packs a punch in American Born Chinese
By Lindsay Steele Now Streaming American Born Chinese (Disney) Genre: Action, Fantasy, Teen Drama Streaming service: Disney+ Rating: TV-PG Summary: …Read More
Ignatius of Loyola: a saint for every day
By Kathy Berken On Deck Why is St. Ignatius of Loyola so important? Born in 1491 in Loyola, Spain, Ignatius …Read More
Question Box: Welcoming a new priest to your parish
By Father Thom Hennen Question Box How should a parish welcome its new priest? Given the recent shuffle of priests …Read More