Jesuits Invade Fenway, Remind Boston College of the Heart of the Christian Mission

Walking through Fenway Park’s E Gate from Lansdowne Street, I am overwhelmed by the sight of priests, Catholic priests. A parade of Catholic priests, primarily Jesuits, each dressed in a white alb and stole. Some smile warmly. Some fidget with their iPhones. Others stare off into the distance. They are all preparing to concelebrate the… Read More Jesuits Invade Fenway, Remind Boston College of the Heart of the Christian Mission

September 17, 2012September 9, 2025 Nichole Flores

The Architecture of the City of God

One of the best parts of my job is that I get to meet an assortment of people who are as diverse as they are impressive. On any given day, I get to have conversations with immigrant janitors from Latin America and Nobel Prize winning WASPs, with football players and chess champions. I try to… Read More The Architecture of the City of God

September 17, 2012September 9, 2025 Brian Keaney

Would Jesus Own an iPhone?

On a retreat with college students earlier this year, we collected everyone’s cell phones as a way for students to disconnect from all they left behind and to be present to the group during our time together. When I looked in the plastic bag that held all the phones, I had a hard time believing… Read More Would Jesus Own an iPhone?

September 14, 2012September 9, 2025 Marcus Mescher

Am I My Sister’s Keeper?

Am I my sister’s keeper? Sister Simone Campbell asked that question recently at the Democratic National Convention. Personally, as much as I tend to focus on the broad outlines of policies and laws or philosophize about the true nature of the common good, sometimes it comes down to pretty literal questions. Over the past few… Read More Am I My Sister’s Keeper?

September 13, 2012September 9, 2025 Kate Gordon

Some People So Poor All They Got is Money

Alicia Keys’ new jam “Not Even the King” features exceptionally soulful, emotionally rich vocals, a beautiful musical composition, and thoughtful, poignant lyrics that highlight a central moral truth: the immeasurable superiority of love over material accumulation. It is not surprising that Keys has produced such an aesthetically pleasing song chock-full of meaningful content. An introspective… Read More Some People So Poor All They Got is Money

September 12, 2012September 9, 2025 Robert Christian

Breaking News: Obama, Romney Address Poverty and Hunger Issues in New Web Videos

Today, Circle of Protection, a non-partisan Christian group that advocates on behalf of marginalized persons in the United States released web videos from both Presidential candidates addressing how their respective administrations would serve marginalized Americans who are suffering from poverty, hunger and homelessness. President Obama and Governor Romney’s respective responses are below:

September 12, 2012September 9, 2025 Christopher Hale

Statement from Millennial Regarding Attacks on Americans in Libya

Today unspeakable violence has stained our world again. The heinous murders of four American diplomats in Libya, including Ambassador Christopher Stevens are as Secretary of State Clinton said “shock[ing] to the consciences of people of all faiths around the world.” Though politicos and pundits are already trying to weigh the political consequences of this tragedy,… Read More Statement from Millennial Regarding Attacks on Americans in Libya

September 12, 2012May 17, 2013 Christopher Hale