Mike Kolarcik, SJ, is Rector of the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome.
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Pope Francis' call to mercy especially affected Mike Kolarcik against the backdrop of refugees and migrants flooding into Europe. He links the notion of mercy from Psalm 85 to the General's toast in the film Babette's Feast....
Being on sabbatical at the Pontifical Biblical Institute this semester, I was invited to attend a special audience Pope Francis held on April 10th for all the Faculty, Students, Staff, Graduates and Families associated with the Gregorian Consortium in Rome. These educational institutions received their mission precisely from the Holy See in 1928 and they were entrusted to the Society of Jesus – the Jesuits. Some 5,000 were present in the Aula Paolo VI. This gathering was extra special because for the first time in their history the Pope addresses his special educational missions in Rome as a Jesuit himself. And so you could expect an interesting Jesuit twist on things said....
As a Jesuit priest, celebrating Baptism is the one I enjoy the most of all the sacraments. Each of course has its grace and blessing, but there is something special about welcoming an infant into the community marked by the sign of Christ. The celebration is not without its challenges....
