This morning, Fr. Kevin O’Brien, SJ, president of Santa Clara University, celebrated a Roman Catholic Mass for President-elect Joe Biden, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, their extended families, and Congressional leadership before Biden’s inauguration as the 46th President of the United States.

Following the violence at the United States Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, Fr. Provincial Thomas P. Greene sent a prayer to members of the Jesuits USA Central and Southern Province.

This “leisure examen,” loosely based on the Examen found in St. Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises, provides the resources for an evaluation of our free time so that we can approach this sphere of life with greater intentionality and thereby realize more of its fullest potential.

The attack on the U.S. Capitol was a tragic display of hate and violence. Ignatian spirituality can help us discern what to do next.

Spirit & Verse is a monthly column of original poem-prayers composed by Cameron Bellm, a Seattle-based writer and mother of two whose “Prayer for a Pandemic” went viral, bringing solace and comfort to many struggling during COVID-19.

Shannon K. Evans, a writer and mother of five, chronicles moments of grace in her daily life.

For many of us, the last year was a grueling challenge. With 2020 officially over, we have the opportunity to reflect — to find God’s presence in our lives and to carry these lessons into 2021. In the spirit of an Ignatian Examen, we look back at some of 2020’s major moments from a Jesuit perspective.

Our own Christmases this year might be quieter than usual, more like Ignatius stuck at home rather than the usual lineup of parties and travel. I think that’s OK.

Waiting for the epic conclusion to a favorite TV show isn't so different from waiting for an epic conclusion to Advent.

As we embark upon the Christmas season, we invite you to return to the many Ignatian spiritual gifts you received this Advent. Spend time praying with them, and invite others to do the same.

 Spirit & Verse is a monthly column of original poem-prayers composed by Cameron Bellm, a Seattle-based writer and mother of two whose “Prayer for a Pandemic” went viral, bringing solace and comfort to many struggling during COVID-19.

Shannon K. Evans, a writer and mother of five, chronicles moments of grace in her daily life.