What does it mean to be like a grain of wheat? Hunter D’Armond, SJ, reflects on those whose selflessness gives life to others, giving his mom as a prime example.
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.
Clinton’s Pantsuit: The Guarantee of Sexism at Tonight’s Debate
Watching tonight’s debate? Lucas Sharma, SJ suggests ways to think about the sexism Clinton might face.
The Stranger Things of Friendship
After watching “Stranger Things,” Sean Barry, SJ offers his thoughts on how relationships play a major role in the series.
The Boy Who (Still) Lives! A Review of Rowling’s Latest
Whether biased or obsessed, Colten Biro, SJ, offers a review of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
I, Jumbotron
Baseball. America’s pastime. Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ muses about what happens when we see ourselves on the Jumbotron during the game.
On Patriotism, Protest, and Prayer
On the heels of Colin Kaepernick’s anthem-kneeling, Dan Everson, SJ sees similarities between the National Anthem and the Our Father.
What We Know — But Don’t Know That We Know
Since when did the intricacies of grammar trend on Twitter? Colten Biro, SJ shows that it’s not really about grammar. It’s about us.