In his debut piece for TJP, Bill McCormick, SJ reflects on American enthusiasm for the Pope, and what it says about who we aspire to be.
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South and North American History-X
Social studies 101 with Prof. Francis is now in session…
Pope Francis Goes to Congress
Danny Gustafson, SJ offers some thoughts on Pope Francis’s usage of U.S. history in his speech to Congress.
Forever? Marriage, Divorce, and the Synod on the Family
Cyril Pinchak, SJ reflects on our human capacity to commit forever, and how the Synod on the Family might forever change ‘forever’.
Serra: The Debate Continues
There’s still plenty of disagreement on the canonization of Fray Junipero Serra.
Feed My Veep: Joe Biden on Faith, Family, and Politics
Joe Simmons, SJ watches Biden’s interview with America Media and wonders…is something new afoot in faith in the public square?
Prada or Nada?: 3 Simple Fashion Tips from Pope Francis
Henry Longbottom, SJ considers the social, ecological, and spiritual impacts of ‘fast fashion’ in light of Pope Francis.
“Be Courageous!” – Valerie and the Pope
Pope Francis says volumes in two words, but it’s a teenage girl’s courage that awes Dan Dixon, SJ.
First Impressions Stick
He didn’t realize it at the time, but a Muslim player’s presence in an old computer game helped shape Dan Everson’s attitudes toward Islam.
A Concrete Hope: Francis and the Refugee Crisis
Pope Francis asks every European parish, monastery, and religious community to welcome a single refugee family into their home, notes Brendan Busse. A flood of humanity awaits the response.