Don’t compare and despair! Fr. Eric Sundrup, SJ, reflects on the story of the poor widow and what it can teach us about our own offerings.
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.
The Beatification of Solanus Casey, OFM Cap.
In his TJP debut, Erin Kast, SJ shares his experience of being at the beatification Mass of Solanus Casey, OFM Cap.
Top 12 Signs That It’s Advent
TJP wants to help you get into the true spirit of Advent.
One-Minute Homily: “Jesus Alert!”
Begin Advent 2017 by being watchful for Christ in your everyday life. Listen to Henoch Fente Derbew, SJ's, (extremely) brief, yet powerful reflection, based on the Sunday Mass readings for December 3, 2017: http://bit.ly/2nle3Fq
HIV, Advent, and Inclusion
On this World AIDS Day, might we be called to decrease stigma and increase love?
Fellas, It’s OK to Cry (The Gospel According to Jean-Luc)
Captain Jean-Luc Picard explains why it’s important to face life’s sadness and let ourselves cry when we need to, especially for men.
What’s Real About Instagram?
Eric Immel, SJ, tries to find what’s real about the stories Instagram tells.