Jim's Books
Spirituality
Smoking as a Path to Devotion
For years, in times of stress and pain, Brian Busse, SJ, would find a quiet place to smoke a cigarette or two. A bad habit to be sure, but...
People
An Atheist in Awe
Ryan Duns, SJ, has a couple of interesting posts about the recent televised exchange between Oprah Winfrey and the swimmer Diana Nyad about atheism and awe. Nyad, an atheist,...
Jesuit History
North American Martyrs
Tomorrow is the feast of the North American Martyrs, eight French Jesuits who were tortured and killed in southern Ontario and upstate New York in the mid-17th century during warfare...
Spirituality
Uncertainty Can Free Us
John Shea, SJ, reflects on randomness, God's plans, and evolution in the Jesuit Post. Uncertainty allows us "to find beauty in the 'cracks' and 'spills' of a seemingly random...
Ignatian Songs
Best Ignatian Songs: Annie's Song
This Best Ignatian Song comes from Kristi Gonsalves-McCabe, director of University Ministry at Regis University in Denver. She writes:
I've lived in Colorado for 9 years now—and you can't be here...
Books
Discovering Your Dream
Jerry Fagin, SJ, was a beloved teacher and spiritual director at Loyola University New Orleans for 33 years. He was known for his skill in presenting the main themes...