Mary and Joseph created a loving home for Jesus and in today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us that God also provides a home for us. Doug Jones, SJ, reflects on the Feast of the Holy Family.
A National Fast: Returning to God at the End of Lent
A “National Fast” once helped our nation through struggle. In his first for TJP, Alvaro Pacheco, SJ explores what such a fast could look like for us in our times—both at the end of this Lent and beyond.
A Just Dinner Plate: Counting the Total Cost of Animal Agriculture
The price of meat may be a few dollars—but the true cost is far greater. Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ examines the hidden environmental, human, and animal harms of animal agriculture and explores what justice demands of a Catholic dinner plate.
A Spirituality of Baseball
Celebrate the start to a new season by enjoying some spiritual insights inspired by God’s favorite sport!
The Last Time This Happened…
Jesuit Brother Ken Homan ponders what could happen at the next Jesuit general congregation.
One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Home
Houses made from plastic bottles? It sounds crazy, but maybe we’re the crazy ones, writes Michael Rossmann, SJ.
Five Life Lessons from College Football
Football is back. I know, I know, depending on where you stand those three words can make your heart race – or your eyes roll. It can seem like a waste of time, a whole lot to do about nothing, entertainment for the masses... I get it. But watch this and tell me it’s...
And Then There Were Three
Mothers bear extraordinary graces, especially when Garrett Gundlach, SJ forgets that the mother is pregnant.
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.