J. D. Long-García
America Magazine
Phoenix, AZ, United States
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Oscar-nominee ‘All that Breathes’ finds God in scavengers and parasites
“All That Breathes,” an Oscar nominee for Best Documentary, echo aspects of Ignatian spirituality. → Read More
Want to understand Pope Francis on immigration? Look to his Ignatian spirituality.
Pope Francis sees the embrace of migrants as a new ‘frontier’ for mission, a privileged opportunity to proclaim Jesus Christ and the Gospel message, in accordance with his Ignatian worldview. → Read More
The holy example of martyrs
A Reflection for the Optional Memorial of Sts. Perpetua and Felicity, by J.D. Long-García → Read More
I know I’ll have to forgive Bishop David O’Connell’s killer. But for now I’m grieving a great pastor.
I didn’t know Bishop Dave as well as others did, so part of me also feels like my sadness is unjustified. And then there is regret. → Read More
Loving your neighbor when life is busy and tiring
A Reflection for Saturday of the Fourth Week of Ordinary Time, by J.D. Long-García → Read More
In abortion-friendly states, Latinos are critical to pro-life efforts
In states like California, which expanded access to abortion after Roe was overturned last year, pro-life Latinos are asking: How can we make sure that the people who want to have kids are able to have them? → Read More
How my faith has helped me face my own mortality
A Reflection for Wednesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time, by J.D. Long-García → Read More
What the end of Title 42 could mean for mothers stuck on the border with their children
The end of Title 42 could lead to the restoration of asylum on the border. The end of the measure could allow these families to, at long last, find safe haven. → Read More
Why indifference is so important to Jesuit spirituality
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Francis Xavier, by J.D. Long-García → Read More
A lesson from St. Charles Borromeo: Money is only as good as what it’s used for
Reflection for the Memorial of St. Charles Borromeo, by J.D. Long-García → Read More
Baseball and forgiveness: It’s time for me to put my Astros grudge in the trash can
Before I’m a baseball fan, I’m a Christian. And Jesus is pretty clear about forgiveness. → Read More
Loving my neighbor as myself
A Reflection for Monday of the Twenty-Seventh Week in Ordinary Time, by J.D. Long-García → Read More
Jesuit parish in El Paso steps up to help influx of Venezuelan migrants
With surrounding shelters at full capacity, Sacred Heart Church opened the gym’s doors from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., offering a place to wash up and rest, and a change of clothes and food. → Read More
When Jesus calls us to hate our father and mother, what does he actually mean?
A Reflection for the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, by J.D. Long-García → Read More
The U.S. Southwest should have a vote for the next pope. That’s why I want Cardinal McElroy to stay in San Diego.
Bishop Robert W. McElroy is a strong choice by Pope Francis for the College of Cardinals. But he should stay in San Diego, where a growing church needs a dynamic leader. → Read More
Jesuits pledged $100 million in reparations for sale of enslaved persons. Descendants say progress has been too slow.
Last year, the Jesuits pledged to raise $100 million to support the work of the Descendants Truth and Reconciliation Foundation. Yet, according to Joseph M. Stewart, the president of the foundation, progress has been far too slow. → Read More
How little daily annoyances can teach us about forgiveness
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Clare, by J.D. Long-García → Read More
Are Latino Catholics really becoming more pro-choice?
A new poll found that 75 percent of Hispanic Catholics say abortion should be legal in “most or all cases.” But interviews with community and faith leaders suggest more nuance, and more ambivalence, among Latinos. → Read More
The vastness of the ocean is nothing compared to God
A Reflection for Monday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time, by J.D. Long-García → Read More
The future of the U.S. Catholic Church is Latino. Our youth ministry programs need to reflect that.
“A good youth ministry program in a multicultural space can be where you integrate communities together and allow for them to really have an appreciation for different cultures.” → Read More