Updated April 29, 2020 In the midst of uncertainty with the ever-changing landscape of COVID-19, as we adjust to the idea of “sheltering in place” and “social distancing” we are reminded to be centered on God and know that Christ is with us. ALWAYS AVAILABLE JESUIT PRAYER Join the online faith community in the tradition of St. …
March 16, 2020 Dear Friends of the Midwest Jesuits, Greetings and blessings. So much has been written and reported about the Covid-19 pandemic, even to the point of saturation; the reality is that we are at a relatively early stage in terms of its impact, both here and abroad. We feel the burden of uncertainty. …
March 4, 2020 — We invite you to join us in praying the Novena of Grace of Saint Francis Xavier (March 4-12). Below are links for each of the days, providing a printable Novena prayer PDF and a thoughtful reflection on Francis Xavier from Jesuits who share his name. The present form of the Novena …
February 26, 2020 — In his Spiritual Exercises, St. Ignatius offers us “A Meditation on the Two Standards.” We are encouraged to meditate on which standard we carry throughout the nitty-gritty daily struggles—and to recognize how our choice of standards impacts the trajectory of our life. (What do we mean by “standard? Don’t forget: Ignatius …
Warmest greetings and peace of Christ! As we enter the joy of the Easter Season, I trust this letter finds you well. I write to express my gratitude for your support of our ongoing planning efforts and to share some early fruits of those spiritual conversations.
Silence can be golden, but it also can be scary. Just ask Frs. Gillick and Carlson, longtime Creighton University priests who regularly direct silent retreats.
Today, on the feast of St. Joseph the Worker, the Catholic Church is also celebrating the first-ever Religious Brothers Day. The day offers an opportunity to celebrate the gift of religious brotherhood to the church and the world; to give thanks for religious brothers in our lives and the impact they’ve made; and to inspire …
GC36 – DECREE 1 – Companions in a Mission of Reconciliation and Justice GC36 – DECREE 2 – Renewed Governance for a Renewed Mission GC36 – “To Have Courage and Prophetic Audacity” Dialogue of Pope Francis with the Jesuits gathered in the 36th General Congregation GC36 – Witnesses of Friendship and Reconciliation – A message …