Furthering The Reign of God
How do we further the reign of God in light of the pandemic, and the forthcoming USA election?...
23
Nov
Max Oliva, SJ worked in Las Vegas for six years. The only Jesuit in the state of Nevada, his main ministry was called “Ethics In The Marketplace.” Now in Spokane, he has a continued involvement in Las Vegas, albeit on a part-time basis. His web site is found here - www.ethicsinthemarketplace.com
12 posts
07
Nov
28
Oct
Second Sunday of Ordinary Time – Cycle A
"God’s grace opens our eyes to see how we need to grow spiritually. Our job is to grab onto that grace and run with it."...
23
Oct
The Spirituality of Work: At Home
"Seeking for God in the ordinary activities of life was a prayer practice that St. Ignatius of Loyola frequently utilized; as ‘ordinary’ as preparing a meal,...
07
Aug
An Attitude of Gratitude
"Trying to decide what you are thankful for can be a challenge but it can also help you come out of whatever emotional or spiritual darkness you have been in, into a place of hope."...
25
Jul
Empathy in The Time of Covid-19
Empathy " is . . the ability to understand and share the feelings of another within their frame of reference. It is the capacity to place oneself in another’s position."...
08
Jun
A School of Hope: Lessons For COVID – 19
"When, scholar and teacher, husband, and close friend of mine, Bill Spohn, was stricken with brain cancer, he and his wife, Marty, looked death in the face and shared their journey with family and friends.."...
19
Aug
Spirituality and Ethics – March/April 2019
"“Imagination can lead us to preposterous conclusions if not governed by spiritual insight; but when guided by a good spirit, it can lead us to life-saving decisions.”"...
28
Mar
Spirituality and Ethics – February-March 2019
" Prophets come in all “sizes” – parents teaching their children gospel values; preachers talking about all the life issues in their sermons, politicians voting their conscience, and so forth."...
30
Jan
Spirituality and Ethics: January 2019
"There is a longing for peace in the human heart, a peace, as St. Augustine discovered, which can only ultimately be satisfied by the Creator."...