What’s our purpose in life? Jesus’ words in the Gospel today give us a good place to start. Matthew Zurcher, SJ, reflects on finding purpose by focusing on others, as God does.
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.
Late Night Eats: On Breaking Bad Habits
Sometimes our bad habits are fallouts from our past. Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, shares a story about breaking habits and moving into the future.
Sanctity, Life, and Ambiguity: Moral Decisions About Abortion
How do our experiences of mystery affect our opinions about when life begins?
One-Minute Homily: “It’s Not About Us”
What is Lent really about? Juan Ruiz, SJ, gives some great advice about Lenten promises during this week's One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, March 18, 2018, which you can read here http://bit.ly/2GxMAGx
What If Saints Played Basketball?
Most saints lived before March Madness was a thing, but this dream team would defeat any No. 1 seed.
Maybe, There’s More to Serving
On the volleyball court with his students, Colten Biro, SJ holds back on a spike and learns more about serving.
Pope Francis: The Next 5 Years
Francis was elected pope 5 years ago today. What does his future hold?