Jesus says it is what comes out from within that can defile. Eric Sundrup, SJ, reflects on our own need to take a look within our own hearts in this week’s One-Minute Homily.
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.
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.
John Jesus Muhammad Eric Clapton ________
Eric Immel, SJ recently met a man who claimed to have five names. The fifth remains a mystery.