On February 5, 1597, Paul Miki and twenty-five others were bound to crosses and impaled with lances atop Nishizaka Hill in Nagasaki, Japan. Nagasaki was a bustling trade port, and the hill commanded an auspicious view of the bay. It was intentionally selected as the...
View or listen to the author’s recording of this article on YouTube. The political polarization in the United States remains jarring. The uptick in violence from actors on both sides of the political aisle has been further proof of this, along with the...
When he gives us the Beatitudes, Jesus offers us a roadmap to fulfillment and authentic joy. Brennan Dour, SJ reflects how the Beatitudes focus our daily actions for a life centered on God. Based on the readings for the 4th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Ugghh… I’m lost,...
If you’re anything like me, the state of our society today elicits a wide range of emotions. Filmed clashes between concerned protestors and militarized law enforcement conjure feelings of fear and anger. Anonymous online comments further incense my outrage. Some days...
“There are 20,000 young Catholics. We need to be there.” With those words, my boss began my experience with SEEK Conference 2026. Prior to this I’d never heard of SEEK, so I did the logical next step: I googled it. That’s how I learned that “SEEK is a five-day...
Jesus invites us to reflection before action. Austin Kleman, SJ reflects on Jesus taking time away after hearing about John the Baptist’s imprisonment. Based on the readings for the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time. Even Jesus needs time to process. Hi, I’m Austin...
Editor’s Note: Ignatian Contemplation is a distinctly Jesuit way of praying with Scripture that invites the reader to enter the scene using their imagination. Rather than analyzing the text, the goal is encounter—placing yourself within the Gospel story and noticing...
Editor’s Note: Jesuit life can seem opaque from the outside. “Inside Jesuit Life” is a new TJP series that invites Jesuits to share their stories of daily life in the Society of Jesus, how they live out their missions, and why they love their vocation. I’ll...
Before they were debunked as A.I. hoaxes, videos on TikTok and Instagram of Catholic bishops denying ICE agents entry to churches were posted and reposted—something of a viral hit. The supposed bishops in the video are angry. They gesture wildly, sometimes wielding...
The silence in the desert was only interrupted by the wind rustling through the thorny scrub that stretched for miles in every direction. After a few minutes, a brother Jesuit spoke over the radio, “stop a moment, need to check a backpack.” Our group of six stopped in...
