Though 'The Documents of Vatican II' remains Walter Abbott’s signature achievement in the eyes of many Catholics, the publication was just one moment in a lifetime of notable work on behalf of the church and the world in fields ranging from Scripture, ecumenism, racial justice and spirituality. The post An editor’s editor: Walter Abbott, S.J., and the documents of Vatican II appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
“If we deny our part in history, we deepen the harm,” wrote Bishop Bullock and the Jesuit priests in their message. “We cannot lie about the past without perpetuating injustice and moral blindness.”| America Magazine
Pope Leo addressed the major superiors of the Jesuits in the Synod Hall on Friday, Oct. 24, discussing the major frontiers of synodality, reconciliation and technology. The post Pope Leo’s address to the Jesuits: ‘The church needs you at the frontiers.’ appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
Sacred art is not defined by appearances or even an artist’s intention. It is holy when it awakens us to God, ourselves and the space in between the two. The post When is art sacred? A Jesuit artist on what makes the absurd, the abstract and the ordinary holy appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
St. Teresa of Ávila famously said that if she had to choose between someone who was wise and holy, she would pick holy. But when it comes to spiritual direction, wisdom—knowledge plus experience—is important. The post How do you find a good spiritual director? appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
Georgetown University's board of directors unanimously voted to name Eduardo M. Peñalver, president of Seattle University, as the 49th president of Georgetown University in Washington, the Jesuit school announced Oct. 15. The post Georgetown University names Eduardo Peñalver as next president appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
Now more than ever, it is urgent to stand up for our university’s autonomy to make curricular decisions based on its Jesuit mission.| America Magazine
Discover how Jesuit humanitarian assistance and recovery efforts provide immediate relief and long-term support for communities in crisis.| American Jesuits International
This past week I had a three day retreat at the Jesuit Spirituality Center in Grand Couteau, Louisiana. The center is on the site of the former St. Charles College, which the Society of Jesus established in the 1840s to … Continue reading →| All Things Necessary
