Icons are not only a form of art: they orient the mind and heart towards the mysteries of God, and thus they're an important resource for prayer, especially in Eastern Christianity.

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When illness strikes, it can’t be life-hacked away. Reflecting on his time as a hospital chaplain, James shares how he witnessed the healing power of compassion, hope, and prayer.

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Revenge seems satisfying. Kindness, forgiveness, and mercy are better. Tom Elitz, SJ, reflects on our call to forgive and to love like God.

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A live-action adaptation of One Piece, one of the biggest anime series of all time, recently came to Netflix. Long-time fan of series, Sean, reflects on why the anime is so beloved and how it might inspire us to more passionately pursue our dreams.

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It can be difficult to confront those who wrong us, especially our friends, but Jesus calls us to reconcile so that we can be united with him. Fr. Eric Immel, SJ, uses Harry Potter to reflect on today’s gospel. 

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With the FIFA Women's World Cup and a volleyball match that broke a world record, August was a big month for women's sports. Noah Banasiewicz, SJ reflects on his time as chaplain to a women's volleyball team and what made watching the historic, record-breaking match so moving.

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When Peter couldn't see the bigger picture, Jesus rebuked him to shake up his way of thinking. William Manaker, SJ, reflects on how Jesus can help us to "think as God does."

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In the fourth season of the Jesuit Border Podcast, Frs. Brian and Louie interview leaders from different churches and organizations who are serving migrants across the U.S.-Mexico border. This guide can help you use the series for classroom teaching, group discussion, or deeper personal reflection.

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Do you feel like you're on defense when it comes to faith and justice? Austin Kleman, SJ, reflects on the promise of Jesus to Peter, assuring us that His Kingdom will always prevail.

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It can be difficult to ask for help. Doing so can help us grow in humility and bring us closer to God. Tom Elitz, SJ, reflects on the humility and faith of the Canaanite woman from the gospel.

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