LISTEN: Reflection for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Baptism evokes strange responses from people. Often hear from younger people “d…
Liturgy: the bar is low, sadly
by Russell Pollitt SJ In Catholic circles people often talk about the same old th…
Magi and Migrants
by Anthony Egan SJ Had Jesus been born today would the magi have been able to vis…
Family life — trials, tribulations and holiness
by Matthew Charlesworth SJ Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family, the f…
Happy Christmas to all our friends
Christmas is a time for joy, hope and gratitude. All at the Jesuit Institute wish yo…
LISTEN: Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent – Year C**
**PLEASE NOTE: These reflections will resume on Friday, 11 January, with the Feast…
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LISTEN: Reflection for the Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete) — Year C
Advent is a time for conversion. Conversion can only come from a desire to change. John the Baptist recognised this in the people’s question. “What sho…
Advent – Finding God in the chaos of our lives
by Annemarie Paulin-Campbell It’s a strange contradiction. Just as Advent arrives with its invitation to reflect and wait, life around us seems to s…
Journalism and the Mission for Truth
By Katleho Khang SNJM The 52nd World Communications Day provides an important opportunity for Catholic media to reflect on its values and to reaffir…
Pope Francis: “I’m sorry”
by Ricardo da Silva SJ “I was part of the problem, I caused this, and I apologise to you.” Reportedly, these were the words of Pope Francis this …
Honour our Heroes Today
by Fikile-Ntsikelelo Moya The recent death of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela unleashed an avalanche of mixed emotions, most of which was to be expected, …
An Environmental Vocation
by Anthony Egan SJ This is a busy Sunday: the Fourth Sunday of Easter and Vocations Sunday in the Church, and Earth Day throughout the world. Cynics…