Everything happens for a reason…right?
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.
Harry Potter and the Unmagical World of Capital Punishment
The death penalty in the real world is bad enough. But in Harry Potter?
The Living Example of Peter-Hans Kolvenbach
Jesuits around the world are remembering Peter Hans Kolvenbach, the previous Superior General who just passed away. Here, Tony Homsy, SJ recounts memories from living with him in Lebanon.
The Wounded Church
Pro-life and pro-social-justice Catholics need to come together. Will they?
To Mom: Thanks
Heading home for Thanksgiving, Eric Immel, SJ recalls a short-lived food fight and his mother’s loving response.
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My Fellow [Liberal] Americans: We’re Doing It Wrong
Joe Simmons, SJ considers what René Girard, Saturday Night Live, and Hamilton can teach us about living wisely and kindly in turbulent political times.
Gilmore Girls and Nostalgic Relaunches
Netflix releases a new season of Gilmore Girls on Friday. Lucas Sharma comments on the nostalgia this produces in many fans.