There is no formula to charity, companionship or Matthew 25.

The homily should be part of an active relationship between preacher and parish. None of us, speaking or listening, should stop trying to improve the experience.

Members of the Society of Jesus have been called in recent years to see as mission territory not just our works out in the world, but the very communities in which we live.

Walking the walk has always been my metaphor of choice for growing closer to God, for following the path to a sturdier faith, for keeping my feet on holy ground. Who am I if I am unable to walk?

Based on my personal experience, I have spent years trying to help women find healing, acceptance, reconciliation and hope after making one of the most excruciating and difficult decisions of their lives.

Thérèse of Lisieux and St. Ignatius helped draw me away from scrupulosity—and into accepting God’s love.