Being a disciple of Jesus is not easy, but it is worth it. Are we willing to put in the work?
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.
Parks in Peril, Part III
In this final installment, Ranger-Brother Ken explores what we can do to protect our public lands
Outsider Inside the Bus
A non-Lakȟóta man on Lakȟóta land, Garrett Gundlach SJ wrestles with his place and purpose through stories on the bus.
This is what Mass is about? Really?!
If you think Mass is boring, you’re doing it wrong.
Dream New Dreams: A Prophetic Call from U2
U2’s Joshua Tree tour both celebrates and scolds the U.S. This is not a contradiction.
My Nuclear Nightmares
With President Trump and Kim Jong Un making some news these days, Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, is reminded of a childhood fear.
Willful Obstinance: Catholics and the Death Penalty
Altering faith to fit our political desires