Lent: 2021
"Jesus encourages us to fast but to do so as a prayer not as a way to impress others as to how “holy” we are. "...
01
Mar
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
17 posts
24
Feb
“Only Light Overcomes Darkness”
"n terms of Novum-U*, darkness exposes itself in an unwillingness to seek help, study, or give up bad habits; light appears in the desire to learn, to grow emotionally and spiritually, and to live a virtuous life."...
08
Feb
Facing the Future With Hope – Reflections from Hopeful Writers
"We cannot be faithful to hope while at the same time demand instant solutions.”"...
23
Jan
The Beauty of Humility – Dedicated to all U.S. Officials
"The great Saint Teresa of Avila wrote: “Humility is truth. It is becoming aware of and accepting the truth of who we are.” "...
23
Nov
Furthering The Reign of God
How do we further the reign of God in light of the pandemic, and the forthcoming USA election?...
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."...