A Homily for the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, by Father Terrance Klein

These (very) short essays about unexpectedly experiencing God in the world today include stories of perseverance, love and gratitude.

There’s another life in Gaza than this horror. There are civilians with hopes and dreams. There are people who believe in peace and who just want to live peacefully.

We asked readers to share stories of surprising moments of faith in no more than 100 words. In these (very) short essays, they explain how they experienced God through these situations.

This 1994 article by Dennis Hamm, S.J., on praying the examen has become a resource in countless classrooms and retreat centers.

Death and remembrance show us a profound interconnectedness between individuals, bridging diverse lives through shared memories.