It’s Pentecost Sunday! As we reflect on the gift of the Holy Spirit, Josef Rodriguez, SJ, reminds us that the Holy Spirit brings peace and forgiveness.
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.
Is Religious Liberty In Peril?
How can we bring the war over religious liberty to an end?
8 FAQs about the French Election
Henoch Derbew, SJ offers background on French politics and a preview of France’s upcoming presidential election.
The Guesswork of Doing Good
It’s hard to know if our work does any good, but Colten Biro, SJ, reflects that sometimes there’s goodness in the guesswork of simply trying.
The Resurrection: Does It Make a Difference?
During the Easter season, Lucas Sharma S.J. wonders whether the Resurrection of Jesus makes any demands on how we ought to be Church.
Planes or Open Plains? My 7-hour Life Lesson on a Bus
In light of recent passenger turbulence with air travel, Andy Nguyen, SJ wonders what we’re missing at 500 mph. “Time is money” – or is it?
Mystery, Murder, Theft, and Google
TJP’s resident bibliophile Colten Biro, SJ investigates a high-stakes who-dun-it.