The Baptism of Jesus Christ was pretty spectacular. A dove descended from Heaven and the voice of God could be heard. Fr. Danny Gustafson, SJ, reflects on the ways that God is similarly present at every baptism.
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.
(Almost) One Second Every Day
In just 30 seconds, Chris Williams, SJ, recalls the gifts of 30 days.
12 Reasons You Shouldn’t Go to Confession This Lent
Don’t click if you have given up bad jokes for Lent.
The Conservative Case for Gun Control
Where are conservatives in the gun debate?
One-Minute Homily: Transfigured Darkness
At times, God seems so close, though those moments can be rare. Still, darkness is not the end of the story. Check out Fr. Michael Rossmann’s One-Minute Homily on the readings for the Second Sunday of Lent.
Budgeting Love
Does the proposed Trump budget reflect American values?
Tonya Harding and Yuzuru Hanyu: A Love Story?
Wrapped up in the winter Olympics, Eric Immel, SJ, has a newfound love for figure skating.