At the heart of the Pan-Amazonian Synod is the integral ecological vision of Pope Francis.
Posts in Current Events
Should A Catholic Support the Border Wall?
A Christian take on immigration, Trump’s border wall, and the fence between the head and the heart.
Lighting The Way: Lessons from the Puerto Rico Protests
A Jesuit reflects on what the struggle for justice in Puerto Rico can teach all people of good will.
Thinking Through Moral Questions with Malcolm Gladwell: An Interview with James Keenan, S.J.
James Keenan, S.J., a theology professor at Boston College, answers questions about his experience of being interviewed by author Malcolm Gladwell on his podcast “Revisionist History,” where they tackled moral issues of today through a method called “casuistry.”
A Grief Observed (Without God)
Blessed are those who mourn
“Spider-Man: Far from Home” and Seeing Beyond the Illusions
The latest Marvel superhero movie, “Spider-Man: Far from Home,” reminds us that appearances can be deceiving as we follow the story of Peter Parker after the events of “Avengers: Endgame.” What can we learn from his story? How can we see beyond the illusions in our own lives?
Would They Really Ordain Married Men?
Some Context on the Coming Pan-Amazonian Synod
United We Stand: Rapinoe, the White House, and World Cup Glory
The USWNT are hoping to win another World Cup this Sunday. But star forward and co-captain Megan Rapinoe has filled headlines with her back-and-forth exchanges with President Donald Trump. Can the country pull together around U.S. soccer’s biggest stars?
Brebeuf: A Time for Sorrow and Hope
A school vs. diocese highlights a deep divide within the Church.
Faber or Canisius?
How can we serve everyone in turbulent times?