Jim's Books
Ignatian Songs
Best Ignatian Songs: Picture of Jesus
A few weeks ago I promised to pick a gospel song for our Best Ignatian Songs feature. Here's a good one: "Picture of Jesus," by Ben Harper and the...
Spirituality
The Problem with Indifference
Brian Busse, SJ, says that our desires will save us. "It is in our deepest desires that we discover the heart of God."
Apathy toward our self or someone else...
Videos
Remembrance
We're all familiar with loss and sorrow. Few put it into words as well as Stephen Colbert, in this remembrance of his mother. (Go here to watch it if...
People
Pope Francis in the Morning
Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was elected Pope 100 days ago today. That surprised me; it feels like Pope Francis has been around longer than that. He's a humble man who's...
People
Fr. Nicolás on Personal Change
Jesuit Superior General Adolfo Nicolás says that Ignatian spirituality offers a path to personal change that can lead to social change. “If people don't change, it doesn't matter how much...
Poetry
Who the Meek Are Not
Mary Karr is an Ignatian-influenced former atheist, recovering alcoholic, and one my favorite poets. I've written about her before. This poem is entitled "Who the Meek Are Not." Not...