What’s our purpose in life? Jesus’ words in the Gospel today give us a good place to start. Matthew Zurcher, SJ, reflects on finding purpose by focusing on others, as God does.
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.
#MeToo
How do we best respond to stories of harassment?
One-Minute Homily: “Unexpected Goodness”
Does lacking imagination get in the way of recognizing God's unexpected goodness in our world? Take a minute and check out this week's 60 Second Homily with Fr. Michael Rossmann S.J., based on the Sunday readings for October 22, 2017: http://bit.ly/2wWKL0h.
Finding Hope in A Silent Voice
Do we consider how our actions impact others?
On Being Exhausted
Eric Immel, SJ, reflects on years of exhaustion, and after a quiet moment, readies himself again.
If You Want to Restore Our Politics, Love the Poor
How the poor can save America from its current, toxic political environment.
![One-Minute Homily: “Heaven and Harvard” [Oct 15, 2017]](https://thejesuitpost.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/1-Min-Homily-Oct-15-Title-Frame.jpg)
One-Minute Homily: “Heaven and Harvard” [Oct 15, 2017]
This week's readings speak of the great generosity of God. How do we respond to this generosity? Check out this week's powerful, yet brief reflection based on the Sunday Mass readings for October 15, 2017.