Jim's Books
Jesuit/Ignatian Ministries
The Signing Priest
Fr. Joseph Bruce, SJ, one of the few priests in the world who has been deaf since childhood, ministers to a predominately deaf congregation in Landover, Maryland. Marlana Portolano,...
Web Community
A Millennial Milestone
Yesterday's post by Andy Otto was the 1000th post on this blog. I've always been underwhelmed by "longevity" honors. Sticking around doesn't necessarily mean that you're interesting or useful....
Spirituality
Something for Lay People
Yesterday I gave talks about Ignatian spirituality to the parents of children in our parish's religious education program. While their kids were in class, the parents listened to me....
People
How Do Comedians Help Souls?
St. Ignatius founded the Society of Jesus with a goal to help souls, and that's still a core value for Jesuits. But how can a comedian help souls?
Jesuit and...
Ignatian Songs
Best Ignatian Songs: Tears of God
Much of the music from the rock-blues-R&B band Los Lobos derives from Mexican Catholic culture. Check out the picture of Our Lady of Guadalupe behind the band at 1:06...
Spirituality
Here but Not Here
In East Africa, Michael Rossmann, SJ, watched on his laptop in the middle of the night as Notre Dame beat USC and completed an undefeated season. The experience led...