Jesus’ teachings on discipleship seem tough, but Matthew Zurcher, SJ, reminds us that Jesus is looking for a relationship with us, and that requires commitment.
Why Christian Forgiveness Requires Every Christian to be a Priest
Christians are challenged to forgive daily, but could it also be a sacrament? In a follow-up to his previous article, Erin explores the relationship between forgiveness and the priestly identity of every baptized Christian.
Discerning Democracy: Navigating Civic Life with the Fourth Week of the Spiritual Exercises
Today’s heightened polarization has seemingly erected insurmountable walls in our political discourse. Concluding this miniseries, Ty Wahlbrink, SJ, suggests how we might find joy using insights in the Fourth Week meditations, even though we might still feel stuck mourning near Jesus’ tomb.
Saint Ignatius and the Recovery of True Masculinity
Reflecting on Saint Ignatius’s conversion, River invites us to our own rediscovery of a more authentic vision of masculinity.
Do Lent, Not Push-Ups
Lent should be a time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Not 40 days of “Catholic Self-Help!” How are you preparing for Easter and the Resurrection?
Did Cardinal Pell Get a Fair Trial?
Australian court convicts highest-ranking cleric for sex abuse
From #OscarsSoWhite to “Green Book”: Lessons for the Catholic Church
After backlash at the Oscars, this year’s Academy Awards featured diversity in presenter, nominees, and winners. Meanwhile, the Catholic Church held a historic summit at the Vatican on the sex abuse crisis. Are these signs of real change?
Black History Month is for Everyone
Be Open and Bold: It Is Not Too Late to Learn Our American History.
Will Pope Francis Save Venezuela?
Where the Vatican Stands in the Venezuela Standoff
One-Minute Homily: “Creatively Loving Your Enemies”
Turn the other cheek? It’s reckless. And effective, says Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ in this week’s One-Minute Homily.