The story of the Prodigal Son gives us a beautiful portrait of the mercy and compassion of God. No matter who we identify with in the story, there is a celebration waiting for us. Matthew Zurcher, SJ, reflects and asks: What is keeping us from going in?
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.
What It Takes To Be A Hero
What does it take to be a hero? My Hero Academia offers a surprising answer.
Abuse of Trust: The Church and the Betrayal of God’s People
Wanted: New Saints. All Invited to Apply.
What Are We Waiting For?
People need the Good News. We have the tools to share. But we’re stopping ourselves, says Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ in the third video of “The Digital Church” series.
A Wall of Shame, A World of Difference
From Lima to America, a Reflection on Walls
Marvel—Written into a Corner?
In creating a whole universe of movies, miniseries, and television, did Marvel accidentally take it too far in Avengers: Infinity War?
A Church on the (Digital) Streets
Pope Francis calls us to the frontiers – including the digital ones. This is the second video in a five-part series entitled "The Digital Church" by Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ.