It can be hard to feel the joy of Easter during this pandemic, but Jesus meets us in our anxiety and his words have “the ring of truth” in our ears.
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7 Things to Brighten Your Day
We could all use a pick-me-up in the midst of the coronavirus and round-the-clock news coverage. Here is a hodge-podge of positivity. Some signs of Easter surrounding us. A comical collection of videos, poems, art, and Tweets. Something to put a smile on your face.
The Common Good and Coronavirus: Time to Re-Think Politics?
Lightning rod Harvard professor Adrian Vermeule proposes a more substantive solidarity.
Pope Francis Says It’s Time for a More Amazonian Church, but That Doesn’t Mean Married Priests or Women Deacons
The Holy Father discerned that the Holy Spirit was not calling him to weigh in on the two controversial proposals.
What is Truth? Facebook and Twitter Can’t Decide
As the 2020 election looms, social media negotiates its role in deciding what is true.
Cardinal Newman’s Three Reminders
A newly canonized saint speaks to us. Will we be able to hear?
TJP Reads: Book Recommendations of 2018 and 2019
Books are on the rise – here’s what we’re reading.
Is Forgiveness Necessary for Psychological Health?
Forgiveness is one of the most important themes of the Christian gospel yet a recent New York Times article suggests it may sometimes be ‘overrated.’ Erin explores the relationship between forgiveness, psychological health, and the Christian gospel.
Who is responsible for the dead in Gaza and Israel? We are.
The Israel-Hamas war is a tragedy fostered by centuries of anti-Semitism and decades of the forced displacement of millions of Palestinians. Erin Kast reflects on the West’s responsibility in this war and urges Christians to embrace the side of peace.
Left in the Shadows: The Suffering of LGBTQ+ Youth and a Catholic Response
A CDC study shows high rates of mental health issues among teens. A group that is suffering, but too often neglected is LGBTQ+ youth. Chris Williams, SJ, delves into the findings and emphasizes the need for compassion and acknowledgment of their struggles.