It’s easy to think about receiving gifts during this time of year. Patrick Saint-Jean, SJ, used to call it “toy season.” Today he reflects on the challenge of John the Baptist to give to those in need.
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.
Will the real St. Peter Claver please stand up?
For the feast of St. Peter Claver, Henoch Derbew, SJ, considers whether his life is the best inspiration for racial reconciliation today.
Good Teeth and TMNT – The Lies I Live With
What do Ninja Turtles and good teeth have in common? Eric Immel, SJ, has lied about both.
Come By Here, My Lord
In the final part of the “Letters to the Weary” series, Joshua Peters, SJ reflects on violence, suffering, and what it means to remain in their midst.
How Much Is Our Labor Worth?
With a national spotlight on the minimum wage, we have to ask ourselves: how much is our labor worth?
Death Note: Combating Evil Through Killing
Is it right to choose who should die?
Parks in Peril, Part III
In this final installment, Ranger-Brother Ken explores what we can do to protect our public lands