The Gospel of Mark doesn’t have an Infancy Narrative, but instead gets right into the action. Fr. Eric Immel, SJ, reflects on the urgency of this gospel and reminds us that we don’t need to wait to prepare for the Lord.
Stay Plugged in This Easter with the Stations of the Resurrection
Many people pray the Stations of the Cross during Lent, but Easter offers its own prayerful invitation. Chris Kinkor, SJ, shares the beauty he has found in the Stations of the Resurrection and offers an invitation to incorporate them into your Easter celebration.
A National Fast: Returning to God at the End of Lent
A “National Fast” once helped our nation through struggle. In his first for TJP, Alvaro Pacheco, SJ explores what such a fast could look like for us in our times—both at the end of this Lent and beyond.
A Just Dinner Plate: Counting the Total Cost of Animal Agriculture
The price of meat may be a few dollars—but the true cost is far greater. Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ examines the hidden environmental, human, and animal harms of animal agriculture and explores what justice demands of a Catholic dinner plate.
A Prayer of Life
You know it — those moments that rip open life to reveal depths which transcend whatever you thought you knew, or could do, or could receive.
Ask Iggy: “What Does Magis Mean?
Today we celebrate the Feast of All Saints and Blesseds of the Society of Jesus, plus it's International Jesuit Vocations Day. No matter what our vocation is in life, we are called to live for the MAGIS. You've probably seen that term if you've been around Jesuit...
Kanye’s Call to the King: Complicated and Controversial
Kanye proclaims “Jesus is King” in his new album, but can we trust the sincerity of his conversion?
Dancing with the Devil
I’ve been debating whether or not I should start praying for the devil.
Immigration Reform: Moving from Prophecy to Policy
How can we articulate a fair immigration policy in a divided country?
Why We Need to Take the Joker Seriously
The new Joker has sparked controversy for its portrayal mental illness and violence. But it forces the question, does our culture foster the same indifference to the poor and suffering?