How often are we guilty of the same things that we criticize other people for? Jesus challenges us to remove the wooden beam from our own eye first. Matthew Zurcher, SJ, reflects on this call to humility.
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.
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.
On Making Friends
Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, explores the conundrum of making friends.