Marvel—Written into a Corner?

Marvel—Written into a Corner?

More Than Just “A Snap” of a Problem: When Thanos raised his hand and snapped, the feeling in the theater was palpable. A gasp here and there, a mumbled “no”, disbelief and horror, and then the goodbyes. Half the Marvel cinematic universe annihilated—cue the ominous...
One-Minute Homily: “Ordinary Jesus”

One-Minute Homily: “Ordinary Jesus”

When Jesus goes to his hometown, the people can’t see who he really is. Sometimes, this happens to us too. Tucker Redding, SJ, explores how we can recognize Jesus in this One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings from Sunday, July 8, which you can find here:...
“The New Colossus”

“The New Colossus”

The below sonnet appears on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, perhaps the greatest symbol of the American spirit. Written by Emma Lazarus in 1884, its words inspire and challenge us today. Is Lady Liberty still the “Mother of Exiles” in 2018?   Not like the...
Cardinal Sin: Another Dismal Failure

Cardinal Sin: Another Dismal Failure

My people have been lost sheep; their shepherds have led them astray, turning them away on the mountains; from mountain to hill they have gone, they have forgotten their fold. (Jeremiah 50:6) The sexual abuse crisis has returned to the United States, as accusations of...