“As superior general,” Father Arturo Sosa said of Father Nicolás, “he brought to the Society his deep missionary vocation that helped us to see the universality of the mission from the perspective and the passion of presenting the Good News in all corners of the world.”
Edward W. Schmidt, S.J.
Edward W. Schmidt, S.J., is a senior editor at America.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
The God-Haunted Characters of James Lee Burke
In 37 novels and two short story collections, Burke writes about characters who struggle to do good in a context of pervasive evil.
Posted inLast Take, Politics & Society
I was annoyed with long customs lines—then I turned on the TV
We need to share our many blessings with immigrants.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
The spire of Notre Dame has fallen, but our faith endures
We will continue to write our stories, in glass and in stone, perhaps, but also in how we live our lives with others and for others.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Remembering Father Daniel Flaherty, editor of ‘With God in Russia’
Father Daniel Flaherty, S.J., who died February 13, 2019, shared his gifts with the Society of Jesus and the church throughout his long career as a Jesuit priest.
Posted inArts & Culture, Music
Is ‘Silent Night’ the greatest Christmas song ever?
On Christmas Eve 1818, in the church of St. Nicholas in Oberndorf near Salzburg, “Stille Nacht” (“Silent Night”) was sung for the first time. Today, the carol has been translated into some 300 languages.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Mary, Moses and the miracles of Advent
Miracles surround us; burning bushes keep revealing the Lord’s work. But we need to stop and notice.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis leaves positive impression in the Baltic states
The spirit of Pope Francis will remain in the Baltic states for a long time to come.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Pope Francis will visit former K.G.B. headquarters in Lithuania
Pope Francis ends his official visit to Vilnius on Sunday evening at the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights, housed in the former headquarters of the K.G.B.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Three Baltic states once in Russia’s shadow prepare to welcome Pope Francis
Francis is visiting Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia to help mark their centennial of independence from czarist Russia.