FRANCIS X. CLOONEY, S.J.

Francis X. Clooney, S.J.

About Francis X. Clooney S.J.

Parkman Professor of Divinity
Professor of Comparative Theology

Francis X. Clooney, S.J., is the Parkman Professor of Divinity and Professor of Comparative Theology. For a full description of his scholarly interests, please go to the Bio page of this website.

 

 

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Mysterious but Gentle Wisdom for July 4, 2026

To be at an evening Catholic Mass on July 4, 2026, was attend the Saturday vigil Mass for the 14 th Sunday in Ordinary Time. As the priest for the Mass, I wore the vestments and stood in front. Of course, it was also to be at Mass on the 250 th...

A Wilder Spirit, This Pentecost

(After a homily given this morning, 730 Mass:) The first reading today, Sunday May 12, clearly anticipates the Church’s nearing the end of the Easter season, climaxing in Ascension Thursday (May 14) and Pentecost Sunday (May 26). The first reading is from...

Baptized for Mission

Baptism for Mission in 2026 Warfare and misery in Israel and Palestine, in Ukraine, in Sudan, in Iran; violence at home, the killing of immigrants and protesters; endemic poverty, unfairness that gives some lavish riches, leaves others burdened by...