In the story of “doubting Thomas,” Jesus shows compassion and mercy on him by showing Thomas his wounds. Matthew Zurcher, SJ, reflects on the vastness of God’s mercy on Divine Mercy Sunday.
Grief, Relationality, and Animals: A Call to Bother to Love
Grief at the death of animals reveals a moral obligation we too often ignore. Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ argues that if we dare to feel this grief, it becomes a call to love them as fellow creatures of God.
Unstoppable Grace: Sacraments and Sinful Ministers
Reflecting on his current studies in theology, Josh reflects on how a hundreds-year-old debate on the sacraments touched his own life and brought him healing.
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.
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.
Faith, as Taught by a Puppy
After meeting his replacement, Colten Biro, SJ, finds faith in a puppy’s way of life.
Let the March for Life Be About Abortion
Unborn lives, black lives, and all lives
Pope Francis on Happiness in this Life: A TJP Book Review
Jesus tells us to hate our life in this world to preserve it for eternal life. Does Pope Francis disagree?
One-Minute Homily: Jesus’ Astonishing Authority
Jesus will leave us astonished…if we pay attention. Check out this week’s One-Minute Homily with Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ. Based on the readings for Sunday, January 28.