The story of the Prodigal Son gives us a beautiful portrait of the mercy and compassion of God. No matter who we identify with in the story, there is a celebration waiting for us. Matthew Zurcher, SJ, reflects and asks: What is keeping us from going in?
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.
Beauty, Arts, & #FaceMatch
Your Face + Famous Art Work = A trending reflection on beauty?
12 Problems Trump Didn’t Start
We can’t move forward by blaming everything on Trump.
One-Minute Homily: “We Need to Talk”
Do you get nervous if someone says to you... "we need to talk"? Check out this week's One-Minute Reflection with Br. Ken Homan, SJ. Based on the readings for Sunday, January 21, which you can read here: http://bit.ly/2DCZMIz
Just Looking at You
Chris Williams, SJ, takes some time to take a look at the eyes of a friend.
Patience Must You Have
Can Yoda and Archbishop Carlson teach us anything about second semester?
MLK’s Dream: The Hope and the Challenge
King could name injustice without losing hope in justice. Can we?