We keep hearing about synodality in the Catholic Church, but what does it mean? What does it look like? Daniel Leckman, SJ, draws a connection with his vocation as a Jesuit Brother.
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God Responds to Tragedy by Sending the Spirit
In the wake of the mass shooting at a grocery store in Buffalo, Christian saw firsthand how the Spirit came upon a community beset by grief.
Catholic 101: Nuclear Arms
The Catholic Church’s stance on nuclear arms is a radical teaching in the face of a radical threat.
The $300 Bowl of Salad
This essay is not about inflation, or about eating at a Michelin star restaurant. This essay is not about exotic superfoods from the Himalayas or about Jesuit extravagance. This essay is about gardening. Put on your work boots, and prepare for some garden variety theology.
I care about the environment because I’m a Christian
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.
It’s Time to Stop Recycling
When recycling trash and donating things doesn’t work, we can ask God to help us reject our consumerist tendencies.
Living the Synod on Synodality
The Synod on Synodality is all about listening to the people of God. But what does that look like in action? Read how one parish in Cleveland is implementing the synod through listening sessions with parishioners and the fruits these conversations are bearing.
Catholic 101: Catholic Social Teaching
To ever follow Jesus is the form of Christian life. When we step into our roles as citizens, we do not step out of that discipleship. Catholic Social Teaching helps guide how we live our discipleship out.
Wondering where God is? Look to the poor, they’ll show you.
Why is it that when we lift our eyes to the sky, searching for answers, we are often directed back to Earth? In his first article, Beto recounts the surprise of seeking God above, but finding God in the least around him.
Three Takeaways from Pope Francis’ Conversation with University Students
Pope Francis hopped on a Zoom call with university students from across the Americas. In doing so, he demonstrated a key synodal disposition: to be a listening Church. Here are three takeaways from the conversation.