Come Holy Spirit! On Pentecost Sunday we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit. Tucker Redding, SJ, reflects on the Spirit’s ability to bring us together and compel us to action.
Beavers, Muskrats, and the Real Invitation of Lent
As Lent approaches, Brennan Dour, SJ, reflects on the curious historical case of Catholics in New France classifying beavers as fish during Lent, and the reminder it offers that Lent’s purpose is not a rigid intensifying of rules, but God’s invitation to grow closer to him whatever our circumstances.
St. Paul Miki and Companions: A Witness to God’s Transformative Love
Ben Jansen, SJ, reflects on the legacy of the 26 Martyrs of Japan, whose joyful witness to Christ in the face of persecution and death continues to inspire Christians worldwide.
Meeting Voters Where They Are: The Success of Jonathan Haidt
In a deeply polarized political climate, Jonathan Haidt has helped unite ideologically diverse states around phone-free school policies. Alex Hale, SJ argues that this success reflects an Ignatian way of proceeding—meeting people where they are through genuine dialogue.
On Pentecost, Puns, and My Pops
June contained Pentecost and Father’s Day. Andrew Hanson, SJ celebrated both at his dad’s retirement party.
Trump’s Travel Ban: What Did the Supreme Court Decide?
What does the Supreme Court decision on the Trump travel ban really mean?
The Pen is Mightier … Than the Text?
With the decline of cursive, does handwriting even matter? Colten Biro, S.J., wonders.
A Tale of Two Churches: the Bishops and Religious Liberty
Can the US Bishops advocate for religious liberty in a way that engages Americans of all political beliefs?
A Layover in Ramadan
In transit through the Middle East, Michael Mohr, SJ, is surprised by an unexpected cultural lesson.
Giving in to Birthdays
Against the backdrop of birthday scroogery, Garrett Gundlach SJ makes his case for taking the bus.