Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King. Ian Peoples, SJ, reflects on drawing close to the king who says, "Whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me." Based on the readings for Sunday, November 22, 2020....
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.
More Than Spanish: 7 Things a VP Candidate Might Learn From a Year of Service Abroad
Hillary Clinton announced Jesuit-educated Tim Kaine as her running mate last weekend and the media went wild. Brendan Busse, SJ shines some light on what the popular stories are missing.
Mercy: What the World Needs Now
The world is a broken place. In describing one act of worship and mercy, Dan Everson, SJ shows that this is just what we need.
So You Want to be a Pokemon (Go) Master
Pokemon Go is sweeping the internet. Sean Barry, SJ offers his thoughts on the phenomenon.
Politics and God, Part I: Catholic and Republican?
In this season of national conventions, Bill McCormick, SJ asks us to consider our religious and political affiliations. How can one be both a “good Catholic” and a good member of one’s political party?
Mama Who Bore Me
As he turns 38 years-old, Damian Torres-Botello, SJ reflects on mothers and what it means to lose a loved one.
An Interview with Stand Together Against Trump (STAT) Founder
With all eyes on Cleveland this week as it hosts the GOP Convention, Michael Rossmann, SJ interviews a Cleveland resident who founded a group organizing protests against Donald Trump.