God’s plans can surprise us and even seem inconsistent at times. Brendan Gottschall, SJ, reflects on the joy that can come with God’s unexpected plans.
Grief, Relationality, and Animals: A Call to Bother to Love
Grief at the death of animals reveals a moral obligation we too often ignore. Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ argues that if we dare to feel this grief, it becomes a call to love them as fellow creatures of God.
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.
How do nuns watch the Super Bowl? A look at #SuperBowlintheConvent
Nuns on Twitter were easily more entertaining than Sunday’s Super Bowl. Hear what they had to say.
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.