By Fr. John Swope, SJ Luis Alberto Hurtado Cruchaga (1901-1952) is known to all in Chile as Padre Hurtado. He was a Jesuit priest, lawyer, social worker, and writer. He founded the Hogar de Cristo (Home of Christ) in 1944 and the national review entitled, “Mensaje”. He was beatified in 1994 and canonized on October 23, 2005, by Pope Benedict …
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On this episode of the AMDG podcast, Alistair Dutton, the new secretary general of Caritas, discusses the most inspiring humanitarian projects he’s seen around the world and why Catholics ought to care about challenges those on the margins are facing both at home and abroad.
On this episode of the AMDG podcast, Keith Urgo, head coach of the Fordham Rams men’s team and and the Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year, talks Jesuit basketball.
Are you discerning God’s plan for your life? Wanting to start off Lent on the right note? Desiring to see how God is working in your daily life? Preparing yourself spiritually for International World Youth Day? If you are pondering any of these questions, please join us for a semi-silent retreat weekend with personal prayer, …
On this episode of the AMDG podcast, Dr. Amy Uelmen, a professor at Georgetown Law, discusses the challenges of polarization in higher education and how to get students to speak and listen to each other across divides on complex social issues.
Every Jesuit priest, upon making final vows, makes a special promise to exercise special care “for the formation of children and unlettered persons.” St. Ignatius believed that in the context of more “exciting” and “rewarding” ministries such as preaching, secondary and university education, spiritual accompaniment, and direct concern for the young and the vulnerable (which …
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By Colleen Hogan God don’t want my prayers, if it’s only on the mic God don’t want my words, if my lips and heart divide God don’t want my service, if my neighbour’s who I like God don’t want the worship, if I don’t give Him my life Mike Martínez, SJ — better known as …
Spirit and rhymes: 20 minutes with the Jesuit rapper Read More »
Students from Jesuit high schools in California came together in the state’s capital last month to advocate for social issues they’re passionate about.
When I enrolled at Saint Peter’s, the college had a motto: “Education, one student at a time.” The faculty and staff truly lived up to this vision.
By Fr. Thomas M. Simisky, SJ Life can feel overwhelming at times. We’ve all been pushed to our limits on multiple occasions as we navigate the uncertainties of pandemic, politics, and our own personal challenges. How do we find God when faced with problems we’ve never seen before and don’t fully comprehend? Yes, we do …