How do you identify a Christian? While there might be many answers to that question, Christopher Smith, SJ, reflects on the one answer that Jesus gives in today’s gospel.
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.
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?
Harry Potter and the Prisoner
Go first and be reconciled with your brother.