Jim's Books
People
Pope Francis's Bon Mots
Jesuits are known for their distinctive "way of proceeding." Pope Francis is showing a distinctive way of speaking. Blogger Matthew Schmitz collects some of the striking phrases Francis has...
Jesuit/Ignatian Ministries
Are Jesuits Too Worldly?
It's something of a dilemma. On the one hand, Jesuits take a vow of poverty. On the other, as Nathan O'Halloran, SJ, wrote, "Jesuits in the United States usually dress...
Ignatian Songs
Best Ignatian Songs: That's Why I Pray
A tip of the dotMagis hat to Tim Merriman, who has included many of this blog's Best Ignatian Songs on a Spotify playlist. (Join Spotify and search for "Ignatian Songs.")
Here's...
Jesuit History
Jesuit Cardinals and Bishops
Since Pope Francis's election, we've heard a lot about the Jesuit aversion to assuming positions of honor and power in the church. Every Jesuit makes this promise when he...
Ignatian Songs
Best Ignatian Songs: Mary
The singer-songwriter Patty Griffin sang a Best Ignatian Song a couple of years ago. Here's another wonderful Griffin tune, sent along by my friend and colleague Maria Mondragon.
Jesus said Mother...
Education
Online in Africa
MOOCs--massive, open, online courses--are all the rage in higher education. Hundreds of thousands of students all over the world are enrolled in the best-known MOOCs, which are offered by...