On this Solemnity of Corpus Christi (the Body and Blood of Jesus), Christopher Smith, SJ, reminds us of the great gift that we have in the Eucharist.
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.
A Compassionate Conservative
Bush’s passing marks the end of the Republican old guard
Happy New Year!? – One-Minute Homily
At the beginning of this new (liturgical) year, we’re asked to stay awake and allow Christ to make this the best year of our lives.
Automation: Machine against Man
How to say, “Mr. Robot, please take my job.”
The Limits of Transparency in a Broken World
Is absolute transparency always worth pursuing?
Enchanting Evil in “The Crimes of Grindelwald”
A terrifying villain. The false spirit. How does evil lure us with its lies?
Defend (or Ditch) Democracy
“Russian” to conclusions ignores the bigger threat to democracy