When I was asked to accompany the Jesuit saint’s arm across Canada, various fears and questions flashed across my mind.
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Posted inNews, Politics & Society
‘Prosperity gospel’ props up policies lacking compassion, journal says
The “prosperity gospel” that U.S. President Donald Trump and many of his advisers and followers seem to espouse does not promote solidarity for the common good, but sees God as giving his blessings to the rich and punishing the poor, said an influential Jesuit journal.
Posted inCommunity, Of Many Things
America Jeopardy! 2018: Answers, er, Questions
The Answers, er, Questions for America Jeopardy 2018.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Father James Martin: Why you should pray to Pedro Arrupe
The Jesuits invite you to pray to Father Arrupe, and if any favors are received, to document them and send them to us.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
Jesuit General: Pedro Arrupe’s cause for canonization underway
Jesuit leaders announce that the sainthood cause of Father Pedro Arrupe, S.J. has formally started.
Posted inMagazine, Press Release
Phil Klay named 2018 Hunt Prize winner
Mr. Klay will be awarded the $25,000 George W. Hunt, S.J., Prize at ceremony in September.
Posted inFaith, Interviews
A Jesuit reflects on the legacy of ‘America’ editor Francis Canavan, S.J.
The late Father Canavan was a longtime professor of political science at Fordham University who specialized in Edmund Burke.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Flannery O’Connor and the Catholic editor who nurtured her career
Patrick Samway draws from letters to paint a picture of an editor and a writer who rarely met in person but who nonetheless forged a close bond.
Posted inFaith, Vantage Point
A brief history of the Jesuits of Baghdad
July 17 marks the 50th anniversary of the coup d’etat in Iraq that brought the Baathist party to power.
Posted inCommunity, Of Many Things
It’s time for America Jeopardy! 2018! How well will you fare?
Please remember to phrase your responses in the form of a question. For some reason, that’s important. Have a blessed summer!