Jesus’ teachings on discipleship seem tough, but Matthew Zurcher, SJ, reminds us that Jesus is looking for a relationship with us, and that requires commitment.
A National Fast: Returning to God at the End of Lent
A “National Fast” once helped our nation through struggle. In his first for TJP, Alvaro Pacheco, SJ explores what such a fast could look like for us in our times—both at the end of this Lent and beyond.
A Just Dinner Plate: Counting the Total Cost of Animal Agriculture
The price of meat may be a few dollars—but the true cost is far greater. Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ examines the hidden environmental, human, and animal harms of animal agriculture and explores what justice demands of a Catholic dinner plate.
A Spirituality of Baseball
Celebrate the start to a new season by enjoying some spiritual insights inspired by God’s favorite sport!
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…
An Impressive Break
Goodbyes can break hearts. In the midst of moving out of New York City, Andrew Hanson, SJ hopes the break heals soon.
On Commencement Protests
On the heels of the “Pence walkout,” Notre Dame grad Dan Dixon, SJ wonders when commencements stopped being about celebrating graduates.