Alex Llanera, S.J. argues that the “boring” nominees for vice president, Tim Kaine and Mike Pence, are exactly what the U.S. needs right now.
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#HowToInsultEveryone
What does the latest Twitter spat say about tensions between Baby Boomers and Millennials? Bill McCormick, SJ weighs in.
Learning a Language, Empathizing with Immigrants
He learned Spanish for fun. They must learn English out of necessity. Lucas Sharma, SJ looks at his experience in Colombia and Colombians who had to leave their homes.
After the Flood: The Redemption of Baton Rouge
Where does Baton Rouge go after the summer of Alton Sterling and the Great Flood? Michael Mohr, SJ reflects.
Note to Self: Keep Your Clothes On!
What do Mongolian wrestling coaches and Michael Rossmann, SJ have in common? They blame others rather than take responsibility.
On Women Deacons
Pope Francis called a commission to explore the possibility of ordaining women as deacons. We ask Luke Hansen, SJ to help explain to us the key issues at stake.
Can We Eliminate Mosquitoes for Good? 10 Facts to Consider
What if we could save a million human lives a year by eliminating mosquitoes? Brian Strassburger, SJ has some important insights on the ethics of swatting nature’s most noisome enemy.
Real Parents
Eric Immel, SJ, considers his own adoption in the wake of comments made about Simone Biles and her parents.
6 Spiritual Lessons Learned from Watching Michael Phelps
We may not be Michael Phelps in the pool, writes Tony Homsy, SJ, but watching him can help us “fight the good fight.”
Find Your Olympic Obsession
One of the Olympic traditions is following a sport, an athlete, or even the medal count with a nearly religious devotion. TJP offers a few recommendations.