Jesus Christ is King of the Universe, which means…everything! Brendan Gottschall, SJ, reflects on today’s Solemnity and what it means to call Jesus the King of the Universe.
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.
Eating Vegan and Healthy Isn’t Selfish — It’s Faithful
The Catholic faith esteems the human body as a temple of the Holy Spirit. Given the negative health outcomes of animal-based foods, Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ reflects how loving God, neighbor, and self through a plant-based diet seems to be a no-brainer.
“They Shall Not Grow Old”: Comrades Through Time
An intimate and personal WWI documentary from “Lord of the Rings” director Peter Jackson.
The Church United at FOCUS’ SEEK
There’s more that unites us, especially in divisive times.
“Men in Black” and Ignatian Spirituality
How a 21-year old movie is helping one high school teacher practice Ignatian Spirituality.
TJP Reads: Book Recommendations of 2018 and 2019
Books are on the rise – here’s what we’re reading.
“A Christmas Without Tinsel”
A dark Christmas is still a real Christmas
Honduran Migrant Caravans: Interview with Iolany Pérez of Radio Progreso
Another migrant caravan is in the works, some 15,000 strong, leaving Jan. 15.