Author: Quang Tran, SJ

Quang was born and raised in New Orleans, LA. He graduated from Fordham University after a year of studies in Beijing and is currently working on his M.Div. at the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley. Growing up Viet, Yat (Nawlinian), and Jesuit played no small part in his craze for cultures, languages and, above all, good food.

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Kenya Famine by Zoriah via Flickr.

Life on $1.50 a Day

by onMay 6, 2013

What would it be like to live on $1.50 per day? Quang Tran looks to a group of folks who recently found out.

Gosnell Headshot

Schizophrenia in America: the Gosnell Trial

by onApril 15, 2013

As the trial of Dr. Kemit Gosnell continues, Quang Tran asks what it is that really disgusts us about the sickening details that have come to light.

Sparkler by rolleh at Flickr

On Suicide

by onApril 3, 2013

Quang Tran asks for our attention; not just to what he writes herein, but to the disease – the epidemic – that is suicide.

Credit: shvmoz @flickr

“Evolution vs. Genesis” and Other Fossils

by onMarch 25, 2013

Dr. Kenneth Miller, a renowned Catholic biologist and author, tells us why this ancient argument is still around.

Snooki's Tweet About Pope Francis — screenshot

Even Celebrities Love This Pope

by onMarch 16, 2013

Celebrity or Papacy? Both/And, baby, Both/And. Quang Tran on what celebs are saying about Francis.

Pope Alarm

Don’t Be Alarmed, Just Use Pope Alarm

by onMarch 13, 2013

Worried you might miss the election of the new Pope? Don’t be. Quang Tran tells you why.

Nuns attending Cardinal O'Connell funeral at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross

Late Nite Catechism

by onFebruary 28, 2013

Quang Tran wonders whether we could learn a thing or two about catechetics from a popular comedy.

Ash Wednesday by Gocyclones via Flickr.

A New Lent, and a New (Lunar) New Year

by onFebruary 13, 2013

Often, the Lunar New Year and the start of Lent overlap. This year is no different. Quang Tran considers the common ground that the two share.

Shame by BlueRobot via Flickr.

Crossed by the Cross: Worth Reading

by onJanuary 24, 2013

Is there shame in faith? Quang Tran explore the work of an author who thinks so – and still believes.

Jesus Miracle from BBspot.com. All rights reserved.

Jesus is Back! Now What?

by onJanuary 11, 2013

Quang Tran learns about the perils of looking like – let alone being – the Son of Man.

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