Don’t compare and despair! Fr. Eric Sundrup, SJ, reflects on the story of the poor widow and what it can teach us about our own offerings.
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.
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.
Charlie Gard: Guarding Dignity and Hope
Can we see dignity in both life and death?
Can You Download Happiness?
After his favorite video game series decides to charge for extra content, Sean Barry, SJ reflects on the brevity of bliss.
Free and Brave
After rereading the lyrics of ‘The Star Spangled Banner,’ Eric Immel SJ discovers a new question worth answering.
The Slaves Still Among Us
What does it mean to be truly patriotic this 4th of July?
Is Evil for Real?
When was the last time you called out evil?
Happy (?) Birthday, Congo-Kinshasa
What do Muhammad Ali, Playstations, and neo-colonialism have in common? The Democratic Republic of the Congo, which celebrates 57 years of independence today.