Jesus is Risen! Alleluia! Today we celebrate the triumph of the resurrection over sin and death.
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.
La La Land: Charm, Nostalgia, Gratitude
Though Moonlight won over La La Land, Lucas Sharma, S.J. argue’s there’s still more depth to explore in this charming Los Angeles love story.
Like Mother, Like Son: On Food and Lent
Each year, some people give up things for Lent. Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, offers his take on food, mothers, and his Lenten sacrifice.
A Great Offense
For all the difficulties of the living, Brendan Gottschall, SJ asks, why disrespect the dead?
What We Should Remember About Moonlight from Last Night
Lucas Sharma, S.J. explains why Moonlight winning Best Picture is actually a bigger deal than that announcement mix-up.
The Struggle To Encounter The Other
Colten Biro, SJ reflects on his struggle to recognize that kindness and hospitality are not the same as encountering the other.
Fighting Fake News
What can ordinary citizens do about global problems?