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The Case for Dorothy Day

At first the idea of Dorothy Day being proclaimed a saint seemed unlikely to say the least. She was a leftist, a pacifist, a...

Walter Ciszek's Commitment

Last spring, the Vatican opened the canonization process for Walter Ciszek, SJ, the American Jesuit who spent 23 years as a prisoner in the...

Avoid Jargon

Here's timely advice for Ignatian "insiders" from Fr. Adolfo Nicolás, SJ, superior general of the Jesuits.  Avoid jargon.  Speak clearly and simply.  He uses the...

Don Doll's Photography

The New York Times Lens blog recently featured the photography of Don Doll, SJ.  It published a selection of 20 of his photos of Native American...

What's So Funny about Faith?

In a religious order known for welcoming men with unusual backgrounds, Jake Martin stands out. Before entering the Jesuits, he was a stand-up comedian...

Dorothy Day and the Cardinal

Dorothy Day and Francis Cardinal Spellman often clashed. She was a pacifist; he wasn't. She was frequently critical of the actions of large organizations;...

50th Anniversary of Vatican II

The Second Vatican Council opened in Rome 50 years ago today.  The Jesuit John W. O'Malley, author of What Happened at Vatican II, says that the...

Welcome to Andy Otto

Our newest blogger at dotMagis is Andy Otto, a Boston resident who works at Catholic TV in Watertown.  Andy caught our eye with his...

Cardinal Martini's Testament

Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini died last week. He was a renowned scripture scholar, former archbishop of Milan, a popular writer, and a rare Jesuit...

Cardinal Paul Shan Kuo-hsi, RIP

The Chinese Jesuit Cardinal Paul Shan Kuo-hsi has died after a beautiful witness to life in the face of death, battling cancer for six...

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