“Turn the other cheek.” We’ve heard this teaching so much that we might forget how radical it is. Christopher Smith, SJ, reflects on how we might put it into practice.
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.
One-Minute Homily: “Jesus Isn’t Kidding”
Jesus has a clear message in today's Gospel and he isn't kidding around. Check out this week's One-Minute Homily from Fr. Marc Fryer, SJ. Based on the readings for Sunday, November 26, 2017, which you can find here: http://bit.ly/2A7l6Ew
One Word at a Time: NaNoWriMo and Advent?
Advent and NaNoWriMo? Sean Barry, SJ finds an unlikely connection.
Thanksgiving: Time to Ditch the Pilgrim Hats
Maybe Thanksgiving isn’t just about you.
How This is Home
After two and a half years on the Pine Ridge Reservation, Garrett Gundlach, SJ tries his best to show his visiting parents why it has become his home.
Racism as Soul Sickness: Interview with Bryan Massingale
How can we heal the American soul from racism?
You Can’t Say That at Dinner!
How to be polite and political this Thanksgiving.