Sometimes we are like Zacchaeus and sometimes we are like the crowd. Are there times when we have blocked people from seeing Jesus? Emmanuel Arenas, SJ, reflects on the story of Zacchaeus and having confidence in Jesus.
Ask God First: Rethinking Our Lenten Sacrifice
Before Lent, we often feel a rush of anxiety or excitement as we try to answer the question: “what are you giving up?” As we prepare to enter this new liturgical season, Eric invites us to ask a deeper question, considering what God might desire for us in this time.
Beavers, Muskrats, and the Real Invitation of Lent
As Lent approaches, Brennan Dour, SJ, reflects on the curious historical case of Catholics in New France classifying beavers as fish during Lent, and the reminder it offers that Lent’s purpose is not a rigid intensifying of rules, but God’s invitation to grow closer to him whatever our circumstances.
St. Paul Miki and Companions: A Witness to God’s Transformative Love
Ben Jansen, SJ, reflects on the legacy of the 26 Martyrs of Japan, whose joyful witness to Christ in the face of persecution and death continues to inspire Christians worldwide.
Solidarity with Honduras
A letter of solidarity from Padre Melo, a Jesuit working amid the political tumult in Honduras.
Cristo Rey, Guadalupe Reina
Andrew Hanson SJ, allows his students to share the importance of Guadalupe.
Acoger al Forastero: la Campaña de Hospitalidad
Para la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, TJP te ofrece algunos recursos sobre cómo acoger al forastero con un espíritu de hospitalidad.
Welcoming the Stranger: The Campaign for Hospitality
On the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, TJP has some resources for how to welcome the stranger in a spirit of hospitality.
Pope Francis’ Social Media Guru: An Interview
Can the Church be a message of hope on social media?
One-Minute Homily: “Uncomfortable Comfort”
Looking for comfort and joy? It's going to take some effort. Check out this week's (extremely) brief One-Minute Homily by Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ. Based on the Sunday readings for December 10, 2017, which you can read here: http://bit.ly/2A3xZyi.