Be humble, sit down. The words of Kendrick Lamar serve as a great summary of Jesus’ parable in today’s Gospel. Tim Breen, SJ, reflects on the importance of seeing the bigger picture and focusing less on ourselves.
A Meditation with a Contemporary Our Lady of Sorrows
Using the aesthetics of pop art, Nick Leeper guides a meditation, asking us to gaze at Our Lady of Sorrows with new eyes.
Letters from TJP: My Final Lesson That Changes Everything
As the school year winds down, Ty Wahlbrink, SJ sets aside graphs and business plans to offer a more personal lesson. Writing in the spirit of the New Testament letters, he reflects on the Resurrection as both the foundation of his faith and of Jesuit education.
Hunting and the Prince of Peace: Can a Catholic Justify Killing Animals Unnecessarily?
Many Catholics hunt—some even as a way of connecting with creation. Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ examines the morality of hunting using Scripture and Catholic teaching.
That Sneaky Clericalism
Why is clericalism still going strong, and what can we do about it?
Trump’s Poland Speech: The Language of Conservative Catholicism
The hotly-contested “Poland Speech” shows why Trump is palatable to the Church’s right wing.
Permission to Laugh, Land, & Live
What do we do with the takeoffs and landings of stress in our lives? Colten Biro, SJ, looks back at a recent flight and the example of children.
Air Conditioning: A Luxury We Can’t Afford
We need AC more than ever, but we also need to cut our energy use more than ever.
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.