When Jesus teaches his disciples (and us) how to pray, he tells them to be persistent in prayer. Deacon Tim Breen, SJ, reflects on the transformative power of persistent prayer and our relationship with God.
Cooperating with Evil: Our Complicity in the Torture of Animals
A vast majority of our animal-based foods come from the cruel practice of factory farming. Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ explores how our Catholic faith ought to inspire us to refrain from cooperating with this evil.
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.
Moral Theology at a Crossroads
Charlie Camosy asks: Is moral theology in a crisis?
Black History Month: Let Christian Freedom Ring
An intersectional reflection on MLK and St. Agnes.
Podcasting Priests?!
An interview with the host of a Catholic podcast you should know.
One-Minute Homily: “Many Parts, One Body”
Not everyone does things the same way. Thank God! Fr. Michael Rossmann, S.J. gives this week’s One-Minute Homily from Panama, the site of World Youth Day with Pope Francis.
A Prayer of Snowfall
Sometimes, the storm is calmed by peaceful prayer.
Religion & Love in “If Beale Street Could Talk”
Unplanned pregnancy. Family reactions. This Oscar-worthy movie looks at the gray areas of life.