Are there people that don’t want to hear us? Are there people that we don’t want to hear? Joe Nolla, SJ, reminds us that God chooses the unlikely messengers to preach the Good News. We are meant to both preach and listen.
Beavers, Muskrats, and the Real Invitation of Lent
As Lent approaches, Brennan Dour, SJ, reflects on the curious historical case of Catholics in New France classifying beavers as fish during Lent, and the reminder it offers that Lent’s purpose is not a rigid intensifying of rules, but God’s invitation to grow closer to him whatever our circumstances.
St. Paul Miki and Companions: A Witness to God’s Transformative Love
Ben Jansen, SJ, reflects on the legacy of the 26 Martyrs of Japan, whose joyful witness to Christ in the face of persecution and death continues to inspire Christians worldwide.
Meeting Voters Where They Are: The Success of Jonathan Haidt
In a deeply polarized political climate, Jonathan Haidt has helped unite ideologically diverse states around phone-free school policies. Alex Hale, SJ argues that this success reflects an Ignatian way of proceeding—meeting people where they are through genuine dialogue.
A Woman’s Place is in Her Union
This Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, let’s celebrate the role of women in labor organizing
El Lugar de una Mujer es en su Sindicato
Esta Fiesta de San José Obrero, celebremos el rol de la mujer en el movimiento sindical.
Alfie Evans, RIP
Can Catholics agree on anything?
God’s Plan by Drake
I can’t do this on my own, ay, no, ay.
Thoughts and Prayers or Action?
In a time when thoughts and prayers don’t seem to be worth as much as action, Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, reflects on whether one can exist without the other.
The Spirit of Rejoicing and Gladness
Francis’ message is for everybody