The Resurrection doesn’t erase our pain and confusion, but it does give us new hope. Christopher Smith, SJ, reflects on Easter Sunday and the Resurrection.
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.
Living Lent and Easter in China
Recent events in China remind us that hope in the Resurrection is sometimes all we have.
Music and Memory
Hearing a song can catapult you into another time. Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, shares how music invites him to remember.
What American Catholics Are Really Fighting About
Arguments about Francis are usually arguments about the Church.
Super Bowl or Roman Colosseum?
The abuse of people and athletes during the Super Bowl is alarming. What do we do about it?
One-Minute Homily: “Jesus the Celebrity”
Everyone wants a short homily on Super Bowl Sunday. Here's yours! Enjoy this brief, but powerful homily from Brian Strassburger, SJ. Based on the readings for Sunday, February 4, which you can find here: http://bit.ly/2DKu37B.
How Trump Brings Us Together
In subtle ways we are growing together. Don’t waste that opportunity.