The visit of the Magi reminds us that Jesus came into the world for all people. Fr. Brian Strassburger, SJ, reflects on how we can live this out by showing love to all.
Unstoppable Grace: Sacraments and Sinful Ministers
Reflecting on his current studies in theology, Josh reflects on how a hundreds-year-old debate on the sacraments touched his own life and brought him healing.
Atomic Pilgrim: A Book Review
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.
Our Political Idols: Why We Mislabel the Popes (and Ourselves)
Media narratives try to force Pope Leo XIV into political boxes that no pope can check. Alex Hale, SJ warns that politics now replaces religion in shaping American identity and calls Catholics to rise above division in pursuit of unity.
The Best Story of March Madness 2019
The best story of NCAA March Madness was not the University of Virginia’s redemption story. It was the graciousness of University of Auburn in defeat.
Dark Humor
This recycled post from Chris Williams, S.J. back on April 2018 reminds us that humans are incredible and laughter can lead us out of darkness.
Student or Employee?
Why Graduate Workers Should Have the Right to Unionize
Predictions for “Avengers: Endgame”
Marvel Studios will release “Avengers: Endgame” on April 26th, and everyone wants to know: what is coming? Superheroes, from Iron Man and Captain America to Black Panther and Captain Marvel, teach us about humanity and the ethics behind our actions. So how will the conclusion of this phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe play out? Here are three theories that would provide meaningful insights into our own humanity.
Without Perfect Words
Love doesn’t require a rough draft. It requires us to follow the pull of our heart into the mess of another’s life.
“Young People are Taking to the Streets!”
Three Takeaways from Pope Francis’s new Apostolic Exhortation Christus Vivit