Can Christians strive for greatness? Br. Sullivan McCormick, SJ, reflects on Jesus’ words about humility and what true greatness looks like.
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.
I Go Back There Often
Looking out on a familiar scene, Colten Biro, SJ savors those memories that take us back.
Ariana Grande, Pentecost, and the Triumph of Love over Fear
David Inczauskis, SJ, beholds Ariana Grande’s Manchester performance and envisions a Christian response to terrorism
Making Friends and Saying Goodbyes
Is friendship worth it when you know pain and goodbyes are inevitable?
I Want You Back: On Asking for Forgiveness
Ever feel that nagging sense of inadequacy that comes with procrastination? Eric Immel, SJ explains how that feeling might actually propel him to a great day.
The Conservative God
The GOP needs to become more Christian, and Christians need to become less Republican.
Hopes for Priestly Life: Credibility, Friendship, Honesty
At the doorstep of ordination to the priesthood, Joe Simmons, SJ names three desires for life as a priest…