Peace be with you! We are all in search of peace, but it seems hard to find at times. Matthew Zurcher, SJ, reminds us that Christ offers us lasting peace, a peace beyond what we can find on our own.
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: “Gathered for a Meal”
What brings us together for a meal? Today we celebrate Holy Thursday and the beginning of the Easter Triduum. Eric Immel, SJ, reminds us of the importance of coming together for this special meal. You can find the readings for Holy Thursday here: https://bit.ly/2IfT3Wi
The Comfort of Failure
What do we stand to gain when we lose?
Sister Jean and Holy Week: The Trouble with Time
Eric Immel, SJ reflects on Sr. Jean, the Final Four, Holy Week, and where he needs to be.
One-Minute Homily: Passion Sunday
Christ experiences the depth of human suffering, and he accompanies us in our own suffering. Check out this week’s One-Minute Homily by Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ, based on the readings for Palm Sunday, 2018.
March Magic: Loyola Chicago and Sister Jean
How did Loyola Chicago’s Sister Jean become the star of this year’s NCAA Tournament?
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.