Our own Nate Romano, SJ contemplates comic books, redemption, and gods who shoot fish with bazookas.
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It’s OK to Be a Mess
“There is nothing more touching to me than a family picture where everyone is trying to look his or her best, but you can see what a mess they all really are.” -Anne Lamott
TJP Reads: The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever
Alex Placke, SJ reflects over how Thomas Covenant teaches each of us the importance of believing in ourselves.
Frisbee for all!
Jason Downer, SJ, wonders, now that Frisbee is a sport, how do we get it in the Olympics?
Now We Got Bad Blood
Everybody’s talking about wages and labor rights these days, including Taylor Swift…and TJP’s Ken Homan.
Who Killed Amy Winehouse?
Tim O’Brien considers a question lurking behind “Amy,” Asif Kapadia’s new documentary.
Mein Gott or Mein Kampf? On Adolf Hitler and Ignatius Loyola
Joe Simmons, SJ considers the unsettling similarities (and merciful differences) between Ignatius Loyola and Adolf Hitler.
TJP Reads: American Psycho and Anna Karenina
Anonymity and Other Existential Problems of the Rich and Famous
Hearts in Need: Practicing Presence & Embracing Reality
What do Pixar’s “Inside Out”, throwing rocks, and comfort have in common? David Romero takes a look and explores how just being present is a huge gift we can offer.
10 Reasons I Love Being American & Catholic
Joe Simmons, SJ considers 10 reasons he is proud to be American and Catholic in these interesting times.