Temptations are not always obvious. Sometimes we are tempted by what seems good. Tucker Redding, SJ, reflects on the temptation of Jesus in the desert.
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.
Our News Blind Spots
What news stories have you missed?
One-Minute Homily: “Space at the Table”
What can the Holy Trinity teach us about making space for others? Fr. Joe Simmons, SJ, shares a story and a lesson for this week's One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, May 27, 2018, which you can find here: https://bit.ly/2J2NQov
An Ode to Families
Families can be chaos, but there is holiness to be found.
Working Out After College
How to be happy, healthy, and perhaps a bit holy after college.
Teach Them How to Pray Goodbye
Saying goodbye can be hard. Taking the time to do it can make the transition after college a little easier.
Theology of the Body for Today: A Jesuit Post Book Review
John Paul II’s inclusion of human experience makes him invaluable to conversations about sexual morality today.