Tracy Simmons serves as the editor and community manager of SpokaneFAVS.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in print journalism and a master’s degree in communication.
She’s reported on religion for about a decade and has written for newspapers across New Mexico, Texas and Connecticut.
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Eric Blauer
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Mar 14, 2013
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9:29am
I really have no clue. I don’t even know what most of what you listed even means? This would be a great time for our Catholic writer(s?) to chime in and help us non-Catholics understand what is going on? Whose smoking and why is it black or white smoke? What is a Jesuit and what are all these names of different catholic groups about, are they denomination like factions? Why does he changed his name? Why wear all the fancy clothes of your a poor people gig? Etc.
Tracy Simmons
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Mar 14, 2013
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9:38am
Danell, on Facebook, said: I don’t know him yet, how can I think anything?
The Jesuits are a Catholic order founded by St Ignatius are part of the Counter Reformation in 1534.They are the most successful missionary group in the Catholic church. They are known for their commitment to eduction, missions and standing with the poor. They are the order always on the move and always in action. Our own Gonzaga is a Jesuit university. They are also famous for the crash course in Spirituality, the Ignatius spiritual practices, a 30 day training in deep prayer where the disciple follows in a prayerful manner Jesus’ life. http://www.nwjesuits.org/JesuitSpirituality/SpiritualExercises.html
As fitting their, the meditations are done in a short period and then they get to moving.
Andy
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Mar 15, 2013
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8:48am
Tracy; I wanted to click all the buttons on your poll! It may indeed be an exciting time for Roman Catholics, if in truth, this cardinal, now “bishop of Rome” continues his simple lifestyle, his advocacy for the poor, remembers his Jesuit roots, his people in S. America, (as well as around the world) and claims not just the name of St. Francis but the deep spirituality of St. Francis. That is a lot to ask of anybody! And so, as he asked, I will remember to pray for him, and the Roman Catholic church. They need prayers…lots of ‘em, because though i can’t agree with them on much theologically, they are a powerful religious force in the world, so i pray they will be a force for good: for other people, for the planet.
“He’s the first Jesuit. God bless the church, right?,” said the Rev. Frank Case, the university’s vice president for mission.
Jesuits are known for their commitment to higher education and helping the poor, but the legion of priests also has a reputation for bucking authority.
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Alessandro Speciale | Religion News Service|
Mar 27, 2013
In his first general audience since his election to the papacy, Pope Francis on Wednesday (March 27) urged Catholics to leave their comfort zone to search for “lost sheep.”
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The next pope will undoubtedly have to wade through a good deal of advice from official advisors as well as commentators across the global Roman Catholic community. He will be chosen on part as well because of his own ideas and his style. As a lay person from a local parish I offer him my own three suggestions and hope that somehow they get to him, not because I am special, but because I am ordinary — the regular lay person in the pew on Sunday mornings.
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Last week the Roman Catholic Church selected its new pope. As pastor of St. Clare, a non-Roman Catholic community, I have been asked a number of times over the past week about my thoughts about the new pope. Since this question has come up so often, in so many contexts, I thought it would be worth sharing my thoughts here.
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Alessandro Speciale | Religion News Service|
Feb 28, 2013
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Benedict XVI promised “unconditional” obedience to his successor during a farewell meeting with cardinals on Thursday (Feb. 28).
“Among you, in the College of Cardinals, there is the future pope, to whom I promise my unconditional reverence and obedience,” he said in the last official act of his pontificate before his resignation becomes effective at 8 p.m. on Thursday.
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Eric Blauer | Mar 14, 2013 | 9:29am
I really have no clue. I don’t even know what most of what you listed even means? This would be a great time for our Catholic writer(s?) to chime in and help us non-Catholics understand what is going on? Whose smoking and why is it black or white smoke? What is a Jesuit and what are all these names of different catholic groups about, are they denomination like factions? Why does he changed his name? Why wear all the fancy clothes of your a poor people gig? Etc.
Tracy Simmons | Mar 14, 2013 | 9:38am
Danell, on Facebook, said: I don’t know him yet, how can I think anything?
Tracy Simmons | Mar 14, 2013 | 9:39am
I tried to explain what a Jesuit is in my story yesterday: http://spokanefavs.com/faith/leaders-and-institutions/spokane-reacts-to-first-jesuit-pope
Ernesto Tinajero | Mar 14, 2013 | 1:08pm
Eric,
The Jesuits are a Catholic order founded by St Ignatius are part of the Counter Reformation in 1534.They are the most successful missionary group in the Catholic church. They are known for their commitment to eduction, missions and standing with the poor. They are the order always on the move and always in action. Our own Gonzaga is a Jesuit university. They are also famous for the crash course in Spirituality, the Ignatius spiritual practices, a 30 day training in deep prayer where the disciple follows in a prayerful manner Jesus’ life. http://www.nwjesuits.org/JesuitSpirituality/SpiritualExercises.html
As fitting their, the meditations are done in a short period and then they get to moving.
Andy | Mar 15, 2013 | 8:48am
Tracy; I wanted to click all the buttons on your poll! It may indeed be an exciting time for Roman Catholics, if in truth, this cardinal, now “bishop of Rome” continues his simple lifestyle, his advocacy for the poor, remembers his Jesuit roots, his people in S. America, (as well as around the world) and claims not just the name of St. Francis but the deep spirituality of St. Francis. That is a lot to ask of anybody! And so, as he asked, I will remember to pray for him, and the Roman Catholic church. They need prayers…lots of ‘em, because though i can’t agree with them on much theologically, they are a powerful religious force in the world, so i pray they will be a force for good: for other people, for the planet.
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