Cyril Pinchak, SJ reflects on our human capacity to commit forever, and how the Synod on the Family might forever change ‘forever’.
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Serra: The Debate Continues
There’s still plenty of disagreement on the canonization of Fray Junipero Serra.
Prada or Nada?: 3 Simple Fashion Tips from Pope Francis
Henry Longbottom, SJ considers the social, ecological, and spiritual impacts of ‘fast fashion’ in light of Pope Francis.
A Concrete Hope: Francis and the Refugee Crisis
Pope Francis asks every European parish, monastery, and religious community to welcome a single refugee family into their home, notes Brendan Busse. A flood of humanity awaits the response.
The Way Women Talk?
When do preferences about style become exercises of privilege and power? Matt Spotts, SJ, investigates.
Now We Got Bad Blood
Everybody’s talking about wages and labor rights these days, including Taylor Swift…and TJP’s Ken Homan.
Imaginary Friend Jesus
What to do when our fantasy life doesn’t match our real life? Brendan Busse, SJ wants for a love that is real.
TJP Reads: The New Jim Crow
Jason Downer, SJ, reflects on social failures and the problem of mass incarceration.
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.
Shopping into a Brighter Future
Ken Homan, SJ on a new Huffington Post piece that challenges our impossible hopes of simply buying our way toward social change.