by Billy Critchley-Menor, SJ | Sep 26, 2018 | Blogs, Catholic Writing, Faith & Politics, Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
“What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we looked upon and touched with our hands concerns the Word of life,” says St. John. “Life was made visible.” I am, as are you, concerned with the Word of Life. “Church,” however,...
by Jason Downer, SJ | Sep 25, 2018 | Pop Culture, TV ~ Approx. 2 mins
The Emmys: a night when all of our favorite TV stars get dressed up and gather together to celebrate the best of the year. I have always loved these awards especially when TV shows that I have watched win: I feel a little sense of accomplishment that I chose the...
by Brendan Gottschall, SJ | Sep 24, 2018 | Discerning Citizenship, Economics ~ Approx. 3 mins
This month marks the tenth anniversary of the investment bank Lehman Brothers filing for bankruptcy. This event is generally regarded as the turning point in the economic event called the Great Recession. Today, the economy is booming, though many are predicting the...
by Michael Mohr, SJ | Sep 23, 2018 | One-Minute Homily ~ Approx. 1 min
What is our own notion of greatness? Jesus has something to say about that in today’s Gospel as Michael Mohr, SJ, reflects in this One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings from Sunday, September 23, which you can read here: https://bit.ly/2p6MNZa
by Colten Biro | Sep 21, 2018 | Film, Pop Culture ~ Approx. 3 mins
[Warning: Article contains spoilers.] What are we supposed to do with our pasts? It’s a fundamentally human question—and probably one which sounds melodramatic or overly philosophical—yet it is the question driving Marvel’s Iron Fist: Season 2. We make...
by The Jesuit Post | Sep 20, 2018 | Youth Synod ~ Approx. 1 min
“I invite you to express yourselves frankly and freely, as I said and repeat. Be brazen. You are the protagonists and it is important that you speak openly.” – Pope Francis in address to Catholic youth TJP wants your input: what should the role of the youth be...
by Jim Kennedy, SJ | Sep 19, 2018 | Addiction, Discerning Citizenship ~ Approx. 4 mins
To be an informed citizen is follow the news closely. These days, to follow the news closely is to be buffeted by the frenetic winds of the news-cycle. Given such conditions, it is easy to miss what is going on beneath the surface, the events and processes that affect...
by David Paternostro, SJ | Sep 17, 2018 | Catholic Writing, Faith & Politics, Spirituality ~ Approx. 5 mins
Formerly a blogger on the Patheos Atheist channel, Leah Libresco converted from atheism to Catholicism in 2012, and since then has written about spirituality, conversion, and community through the lens of things like mathematics and musicals. Her second book, Building...
by Brian Strassburger, SJ | Sep 16, 2018 | One-Minute Homily ~ Approx. 1 min
The words that mark the end of the Mass are really a beginning for what we are called to do as Christians. Check out this week’s One-Minute Homily by Brian Strassburger, SJ. Based on the readings for Sunday, September 16, 2018, which you can find here:...
by Sean Barry, SJ | Sep 14, 2018 | Pop Culture ~ Approx. 3 mins
“Do you play Fortnite?” Nearly every day, I hear some variant on that question. Sometimes my high school students ask me; at other times I overhear them discussing details of the game to their peers. What is undeniable is that the game is everywhere these days. The...
