Jesus offers of his very self when he says, “I am the bread of life.” What Jesus offers us is a relationship.
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.
Why the Spadaro/Figueroa Article is Divisive
Did Vatican insiders mean to poke American conservatives in the eye?
A Modest Endorsement of “A Surprising Ecumenism”
Spadaro and Figueroa have pointed out some troubling realities of the current state of religion and politics in the United States.
Finding Hope in Honduras: Padre Melo’s Fight for Human Rights
The ministry of Father Ismael Moreno, SJ reflects the joys and griefs of an embattled country.
Everything is (NOT) Satisfactual
Is it a good idea to bring back a racist children’s movie?
Don’t Just Do Something, Stand There
In the midst of suffering and death, do we flee or remain present? Tim O’Brien, SJ reflects on working with the sick and dying.
Sweating It Out
Hard work makes us sweat, even if the work isn’t physical. Andrew Hanson, SJ reflects on various ways sweat has played a role in his life.