In his forthcoming memoir Atomic Pilgrim, James Patrick Thomas recounts his cross-continental pilgrimage from Washington State to the Holy Land and his later activism back home. Writing for The Jesuit Post, Luke Lapean, SJ reflects on how the memoir provocatively asks whether true success in the struggle for change lies in measurable outcomes or in the quiet, interior transformation of the one who walks the road.
Posts in TJP Reads
Greg Boyle’s radical theology invites us to tenderness
Images of state violence against gang members in El Salvador troubled Christian. In Greg Boyle’s new book and in his experience at Homeboy Industries, he found a radically different approach.
What does it mean to truly listen? Ross Douthat, two French saints, and the Ignatian Presupposition
It can be incredibly distressing not to be believed. In our latest Jesuit 101 reflection, John encourages us to listen even to those whom everyone else doubts.
Hidden Mercy: A Book Review
Michael O’Loughlin’s Hidden Mercy paints a new history of the Catholic response to the HIV/AIDS crisis.
What if Jesus wrote a diary?: A review
Patrick Hyland, SJ reviews a new book from Bill Cain, SJ imagining the most personal writings of Jesus.
TJP Reads: Book Recommendations of 2018 and 2019
Books are on the rise – here’s what we’re reading.
Theology of the Body for Today: A Jesuit Post Book Review
John Paul II’s inclusion of human experience makes him invaluable to conversations about sexual morality today.
Look Far: Remembering Ursula K. Le Guin
A Jesuit says farewell to a favorite author
The Best of What I Read in 2017
With everything going on in the world in 2017, it was easy to miss the great writing that happened. Michael Rossmann, SJ has picked out the best articles of the year.
Greg Boyle’s New Book Enters Stores November 14th
Barking to the Choir: The Power of Radical Kinship calls us to savor tenderness.