While many fear contracting COVID-19, a respiratory illness, the death of George Floyd reminds Black people that we must also worry about the police blocking, or stopping, our respiration.
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Why I Go to Therapy Now
It took me a long time to start going to therapy. My biggest obstacles were stubbornness and stigmas about mental health. Here’s how I am getting over them.
On Holocaust Remembrance Day: The Love and Suffering of Etty Hillesum
The Jewish diarist and Auschwitz victim Etty Hillesum shows us that suffering need not have the last word.
7 Reminders from the Popes that Catholics Must Oppose Anti-Semitism
Our Jewish brothers and sisters have experienced much violence in recent times, especially a recent string of anti-Semitic attacks in the New York area. These quotes from Pope Francis and his predecessors remind us of our duty to stand with them.
Brebeuf: A Time for Sorrow and Hope
A school vs. diocese highlights a deep divide within the Church.
Did Cardinal Pell Get a Fair Trial?
Australian court convicts highest-ranking cleric for sex abuse
TJP Reads: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
The true power of Trevor Noah’s new (and hilarious) memoir is to enlist us in the war on bulls—.
Should we care what Meryl Streep has to say?
As Meryl Streep’s Golden Globe speech goes viral, should we care what an entertainer has to say about politics? Dan Dixon says yes, but for reasons you might not think.
White Spaces – A Flour Tortilla Enchilada Story
During the pandemic, the world shut down. This Jesuit describes being a Mexican Jesuit in a predominantly White American community during lockdown. Flour enchiladas were only a symbol of a much deeper tension—one that’s only resolved through prayer and honest conversation.
La Havas Made the Best Music You Haven’t Heard Yet
This summer was so busy that you may have missed some musical gems like La Havas’ self-titled album. It’s a soulful look at love you should listen to.