Today's readings remind us that God does not create death, but works to defeat death through the Resurrection. https://youtu.be/UgKLPDawCnw “The glory of God is the living human being.” - St. Irenaeus of Lyon. Hi, I’m Doug Jones, and this is my One Minute Reflection. ...
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.
Sitting with a Stranger: On Injury and Empathy
We all have pain and we all have strife. Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, shares how encountering pain and strife in his life has turned into a gift.
Democratic Prophecy
Who speaks truth to power in a democracy?
Is ‘the Economy’ Stupid?
History continues to kick economists in the shins. Will they continue to persevere?
Building a Culture of Life
In his TJP debut, Mike Tedone, SJ shares some tips on how we can each take action to build a culture that respects life in all its forms.
Who Are We Racing Against?
As an avid runner, Colten Biro, SJ, ponders the destructive effects of competitive streaks.
Seven More Things You Might Have Missed in The Young Pope
In case you haven’t read enough about narcissistic megalomaniacs this week, here’s Jason Downer with some more on The Young Pope and its eerie present-day parallels