Are you ready? Patrick Saint-Jean, SJ, reflects on the theme of preparation in Advent by remembering what it was like to joyfully wait for his grandmother.
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.
MLK’s Dream: The Hope and the Challenge
King could name injustice without losing hope in justice. Can we?
A Quiet Morning with Harry and Barry
On a slow morning, Eric Immel, SJ savored lessons learned from Harry Potter and Barack Obama.
No More “Me Too”
Oprah called everyone to action at the Golden Globes. What will we do next?
Grieving Together through Song
When trauma strikes in your neighborhood, how will you respond?
Three Jesuit Resolutions for Anxiety
Stressed or Anxious? Ignatius offers a few resolutions to help.
Pope Francis’ Gandhi Problem
Stop talking about Pope Francis and start acting like him.