“What must I do to inherit eternal life?” Sometimes we might ask such questions hoping to check off the boxes, but Jesus reveals that the Kingdom of God is about more.
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.
Aronofsky’s mother! and the Weirdness of Catholicism
The movie will disturb your peace. Good.
10 Surprising Things in the Catechism
Rather read the legal text on your phone bill than the Catechism? Give the summary of the Church’s teaching another look.
Los Muertos Remain With Me
As we pray for All Souls in the month of November, Andrew Hanson, SJ tells of how our beloved deceased live on within us – sometimes, literally.
Finding the Martin Luther in All of Us
The Reformation began 500 years ago today. Or did it?
Can a “Broader Conversation” about Life Still Include Abortion?
What could it mean to truly expand the idea of being pro-life?
A Heart of Stone (My Own)
In the wake of recent tragedy, Chris Williams, SJ is haunted by his reaction.