[This post by Joe Simmons, SJ is also featured on The Jesuit Post, where the author is a blogger] As pregnancies go, ‘Lisa’ was born far sooner than expected.  At least that’s what I told Miss Leah in my kindergarten Montessori class some 25 years ago.  When my dad picked me up from school that… Read More An Open Letter to Parents: Thank You for Not Using the Cry Room

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John Carr, the former executive director of the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development at the United States Catholic Bishops’ Conference, was on NPR earlier this month.  Among the various interesting topics he discussed was his time at Harvard and his engagement with young, often secular people there. One was a fellowship at Harvard… Read More John Carr on NPR

Before I begin, please allow me to clarify. I am very thankful to live in a country where I am free to worship and live as I choose. I am infinitely more thankful to be a Catholic person, free to live the teachings of the Church, receive the sacraments, and share in her holiness. The… Read More The Case against an American Pope

Spoiler Alert: If you are a high school or college student who might be going on a Kairos retreat in the future, I would advise you not to read this. For Kairos to really affect you, you have to be able to just “let it happen.” This article has some spoilers which may prevent Kairos… Read More Living the 4th