The Rich Young Man and the Look of Love
This story is inspired by Mark 10:17–22, Jesus and the rich man.I had to walk away. Was he kidding? No way could I give...
Prayer Is the Sharing of Presence
When I spend time with a friend, I want that person’s presence. After a while, a phone call or an e-mail just isn’t good...
No Time for God?
Most of us complain of being busy, at least on occasion. It can be challenging to take care of the daily tasks and responsibilities,...
No Excuse for a Closed Heart
Another question I ask: in the evening, how do you conclude your day? With the Lord or in front of the television? How is...
Competitive Spirit
How strong is your competitive spirit? Garrett Gundlach, SJ, considers trophy collections and a recent cut-throat board game night.
“Don’t let the perfect be the...
One Word at a Time
The interior of the church* looked like it had been torn from the pages of Isaiah, “I lay your pavements in carnelians, your foundations...
A Morning Offering
While on retreat this past summer, I spent a good deal of time praying for the grace of indifference and asking for the freedom...
Finding God in Amsterdam
Jim Corkery, SJ, is a member of the Irish Jesuit Province and teaches theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. He recently joined...
Not Many Things But Much
A Latin proverb adds a spiritual dimension to the point: non multa sed multum, or “not many things but much.” Jesuits didn’t coin that...
The Transfiguration
Let us look at the Transfiguration (Mark 9:2–8) with its obvious reference to the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan (Mark 1:9). At the...
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