by SJI | Jan 16, 2019 | Featured
To dare. “To have sufficient courage.” “To have the courage to contend against, venture, or try.” – Merriam Webster. Daring is a strong word. What does it call to mind for you? Astronauts… Professional poker players… Christians? The reality is that daring has a vital...
by SJI | Jan 9, 2019 | Featured
Vision: “The act or power of seeing.” “A manifestation to the senses of something immaterial.” –Merriam Webster. What are the qualities that a missionary evangelizer needs to be effective in his work? The key qualities of a successful evangelizer are in fact quite...
by SJI | Jan 2, 2019 | Featured
“The union of my soul with God is my wealth in poverty and joy in deepest affliction.” – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton As we examine the lives of saints who exemplified the role of a missionary entrepreneur, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton must be near the top of the list. St....
by SJI | Dec 19, 2018 | Featured
When Our Lord left this earth, he sent his followers with the mission to make disciples of all people: “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). Following this mission is a pathway to holiness that all are called to walk. Christ’s commission...
by SJI | Dec 12, 2018 | Featured
What do monks, Olympians, and entrepreneurs all share in common? At first glance, it is the differences between the three callings that appear most starkly. Monks devote their life to inconspicuous prayer and work in the stillness and stability of a monastic setting,...
