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‘Servants of the Mysteries’
BC Clough School of Theology and Ministry Professor John Baldovin, S.J., presents a comprehensive Eucharistic theology of the ministerial priesthood as envisioned by the Second Vatican Council in his new book, Servants of the Mysteries (Liturgical Press, 2026). Fr. Baldovin has … Continue reading
The Camino Ignaciano
An updated edition of the Official Guide to the Camino Ignaciano has been released by Jesuit Sources, part of the Institute for Advanced Jesuit Studies at Boston College. Written by José Luis Iriberri, S.J., and Chris Lowney, the Official Guide to … Continue reading
The role of migrant shelters in Mexico
Aside from being one of the most important migration corridors in the world, Mexico is becoming an immigrant destination itself, with more and more migrants deciding or needing to stay in the country after failing to enter the United States. … Continue reading
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Shakespeare and Catholic education
Exploring Catholic Faith in Shakespearean Drama: Towards a Philosophy of Education (Routledge, 2025) is a new volume that investigates the connection between William Shakespeare and Catholic education, arguing that Shakespeare’s plays explore Catholic understandings of human life in ways that remain … Continue reading
Father Greg’s vision
Gregory Boyle, S.J., a Jesuit priest and founder of Homeboy Industries—the largest gang-intervention program in the world—offers a transformative vision of community and compassion in his latest book, Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times (Avid Reader … Continue reading
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Synodality’s future
Now that the Synod on Synodality has ended, how can the Catholic Church continue to grow in a more synodal—more participatory, open-minded, inclusive, and spiritual—ecclesial style? The answer to that question is at the heart of a new book co-authored … Continue reading
Theology of Horror
In his new book, Boston College alumnus Ryan Duns, S.J., contends that horror films provide more than chills and thrills; they can offer divine light and flashes of orthodox Christian belief. In Theology of Horror: The Hidden Depths of Popular … Continue reading
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The Anatomy of a Murder
On July 31, 1952, a murder occurred in a bar in a small resort town in northern Michigan. The trial that followed, in which young army lieutenant Coleman Peterson was tried for murdering the bar owner, inspired a bestselling novel … Continue reading
‘Faith Beyond Justice,’ 30th anniversary
Two major congregations of the Society of Jesus—General Congregation 32 in 1975 and General Congregation 34 in 1995—formally addressed the mission of the Jesuit order. Complex changes in Church and society over the previous century made new formulations, initiatives, and … Continue reading
Risen from the Ashes
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda, a human rights atrocity that left approximately one million Tutsi dead over the course of about 100 days. Marcel Uwineza, a Jesuit priest and Boston College graduate, was a … Continue reading
