Born in Vermont, Luke Lapean is a member of the USA East Province currently studying philosophy at Fordham University. Even though he lives in the Bronx, Luke is a diehard Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan! When not immersing himself in philosophy, Luke can be found working with Thrive for Life Prison Project, reading, or exploring NYC. Feel free to follow his adventures on Instagram @luke_lapean_sj.
Joined in 2022 4 posts llapeansj@thejesuitpost.org
In his forthcoming memoir Atomic Pilgrim, James Patrick Thomas recounts his cross-continental pilgrimage from Washington State to the Holy Land and his later activism back home. Writing for The Jesuit Post, Luke Lapean, SJ reflects on how the memoir provocatively asks whether true success in the struggle for change lies in measurable outcomes or in the quiet, interior transformation of the one who walks the road.
Many Catholics have a great devotion to Mary, but it’s not out of worship. Mary is the closest human being to God, and her mission is to help lead us to God, so Catholics ask for her intercession and assistance.
On an interstate bus trip, Luke strikes up a friendship with two unexpected co-passengers.
This past Holy Saturday Luke went from marching through downtown Manhattan for the climate crisis to participating in the Easter Vigil liturgy, all within the space of four hours. He shares his spiritual journey in his first article.