Jim's Books
Reflections
Unwritten Rules
Recently, tempers flared in a close game between the Detroit Tigers and the Los Angeles Angels. The Angel pitcher got mad at a Tiger who ran the bases too...
Jesuit History
A Hero’s Jesuit Son
Church historian Pat McNamara has written a fascinating account of the life of Thomas Ewing Sherman, SJ, an American Jesuit in the late nineteenth century and the son of...
St. Ignatius Loyola
“His Divine Majesty Is Truly In All Things”
St. Ignatius, writing about the formation of young Jesuits:They should practice the seeking of God's presence in all things, in their conversations, their walks, in all that they see,...
Reflections
Doing Too Much
A customary question in a job interview is, “What are your weaknesses?” The customary answer is, “Sometimes I take on too much work,” “I try too hard,” or some...
Education
A Jesuit Experience
When he was 18, the young Mike Hayes told his pastor that he was going to Fordham for college. The pastor was horrified and tried to talk him into...
Jesuit/Ignatian Ministries
What Do You Like about Ignatian Spirituality?
Two things, says Katie, who went on a Charis Ministries retreat a few months ago. (Click here if you can't see the video.)