When Peter says, “Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man,” Jesus doesn’t obey. Thank God for that! Tucker Redding, SJ, reflects on Jesus’ response to our brokenness.
Grief, Relationality, and Animals: A Call to Bother to Love
Grief at the death of animals reveals a moral obligation we too often ignore. Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ argues that if we dare to feel this grief, it becomes a call to love them as fellow creatures of God.
Unstoppable Grace: Sacraments and Sinful Ministers
Reflecting on his current studies in theology, Josh reflects on how a hundreds-year-old debate on the sacraments touched his own life and brought him healing.
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.
If You Want to Restore Our Politics, Love the Poor
How the poor can save America from its current, toxic political environment.
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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.
‘Blade Runner’: What Does It Mean to be Human?
Could Blade Runner 2049 give us insight into what it means to be human and alive? Colten Biro, SJ, explores.
I Shouldn’t Have to Feel Guilty
Why do we avoid talking about guilt in conversations about justice?
Ruining the Perfect Day
Garrett Gundlach SJ almost loses the perfect day but some combination of distraction, grace, and saltine crackers saves it.
Pro-Life Means Pro-Woman
How often is abortion just another way men control women?