How do you identify a Christian? While there might be many answers to that question, Christopher Smith, SJ, reflects on the one answer that Jesus gives in today’s gospel.
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.
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?
Do I Love Trump?
Do I love Trump? As we celebrate Presidents’ Day, I have spent a great deal of time thinking about our new President, and this is a question I am honestly struggling with. Do I love him? What does it mean for me to love him? Surely I am called to love him, just as I...
#Examen: Clicking, Liking, and Posting for the Greater Glory
Feeling squeamish after reading tweets or facebook comments? Ken Homan, SJ and Colten Biro, SJ offer a new version of an old prayer to help.