Peter denied Jesus, but he is not held back by this mistake. After his encounter and reconciliation with Jesus on the seashore, Peter lives with bold faith. Tucker Redding, SJ, reflects on our own need to live like we’ve been forgiven.
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.
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.
The Power of ‘Black Panther’
Black Panther gives us a different kind of superhero—Colten Biro, SJ explains why that matters.