How do we respond when people just “pop in” and interrupt our lives? Brendan Gottschall, SJ, reflects on the hospitality of Abraham and how we might respond to every person as we would to God.
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.
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.
One-Minute Homily: “Waiting on the World to Change”
How often are we like the Apostles at the Ascension: just staring and waiting for the world to change? In this week's One-Minute Homily, Emanuel Werner, SJ, reminds us that we can't just wait around. Based on the readings for Sunday, May 13, 2018, which you can find...