We are a mess, but today we remember that God entered into our mess. Today is the Feast of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Christ. Fr. Eric Sundrup, SJ, reflects on what it means for God to become flesh and blood and offer us God’s very self.
Unstoppable Grace: Sacraments and Sinful Ministers
Reflecting on his current studies in theology, Josh reflects on how a hundreds-year-old debate on the sacraments touched his own life and brought him healing.
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.
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.
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.