A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Francis Xavier, by J.D. Long-García

Reflection for the Memorial of St. Charles Borromeo, by J.D. Long-García

Before I’m a baseball fan, I’m a Christian. And Jesus is pretty clear about forgiveness.

A Reflection for Monday of the Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time, by J.D. Long-García

With surrounding shelters at full capacity, Sacred Heart Church opened the gym’s doors from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., offering a place to wash up and rest, and a change of clothes and food.

Shifting public perceptions on immigration—often based on political rhetoric and a misunderstanding of the facts on the ground—may help explain why there has been little, if any, movement on immigration reform in Congress.

Many faith-based organizations are among those working to provide assistance. Returning to Afghanistan is simply not an option.

A Reflection for the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, by J.D. Long-García

Bishop Robert W. McElroy is a strong choice by Pope Francis for the College of Cardinals. But he should stay in San Diego, where a growing church needs a dynamic leader.

Last year, the Jesuits pledged to raise $100 million to support the work of the Descendants Truth and Reconciliation Foundation. Yet, according to Joseph M. Stewart, the president of the foundation, progress has been far too slow.