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A Conversation with Jesus Regarding My Many Privileges

Faith cannot be comfortable. Yet my white privilege allows it to be. Fr. Bryan Massingale encourages us to “sit in the discomfort this hard truth brings.” And to bring these hard truths to prayer.
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An Examen for White Allies

As white allies for racial justice, the Ignatian Examen can guide us to be aware not only of the world around us, but how we move, act, and love within it.
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Four Ways for White People to Challenge White Apathy

White apathy must be overcome in order to move toward racial justice. A Jesuit brother proposes four ways to challenge that apathy.
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Fellow White People, About Your Inherent Racism

Fellow white people: Recognize your inherent racism. It’s painful. I recognize mine. I’m angry at myself and my race and my society.
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What Nature Can Teach Us about Interconnectedness

During Laudato Si' Week, Pope Francis is inviting Catholics around the world to join together to pray and prepare to build a more just and sustainable world. Our world is full of reminders of the beauty of interconnectedness we are called to embody.
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VIDEO: Danielle Vella Virtual Solidarity on Tap

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Everything is Connected: A Reflection for Laudato Si’ Week

A Maryknoll Lay Missioner in El Salvador reflects on interconnectedness and care for creation as we celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Pope Francis' Laudato Si'.
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Examen for Solidarity with All of Creation

As we celebrate Laudato Si’ Week and in light of the reality of COVID-19, we invite you to take some time today to reflect on your sense of solidarity with humanity and creation. 
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Ahmaud Arbery: Responding as Educators to a Culture of Racism

As Ignatian educators, how are we called to respond to a culture of racism? How can we journey with students who carry the weight of racism?
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VIDEO: Tom Chabolla Virtual Solidarity on Tap

Mother's Day, peace, letting go

Letting Go: Mother’s Day and the Greater Good

The restrictions in place in many places around the world all come down to putting what’s best for society over and beyond personal freedom. We are asked to put ourselves second and to put others first. Isn’t that what parenting calls for on a daily basis? 

Five Lessons from Restorative Justice: In the time of COVID-19

As I walk through my own new “normal” during this time of pandemic and talk with ministry leaders and restorative justice practitioners throughout the country, there are particular components of restorative justice that I have found hold renewed meaning in this time.
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VIDEO: Helen Prejean, C.S.J. Virtual Solidarity on Tap

Litany of Intentions in a Time of Pandemic

May we grow in awareness of our interconnectedness to all beings. May we grow in love of our neighbor. May we restore our commitment to the common good.
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VIDEO: Simone Campbell, S.S.S. Virtual Solidarity on Tap

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VIDEO: Molly Burhans Virtual Solidarity on Tap

The Eucharist in a Pandemic: Being Fed and Feeding Others

Our deepest longings, our stubborn faith, our radical hope…all tell us that there is another way. God gives us the Graces—the courage, the generosity, and the creativity—to respond to the hunger in our world and in ourselves.

COVID-19: Bridging the Divide at the Father McKenna Center

Though we may often think there is a divide between an “us” and a “them,” maybe this pandemic can help bridge this gap, including at the Father McKenna Center on the campus of Gonzaga College High School.