Of all days, Christmas is a day when we should all hope to hear the lovely cacophony of babies crying at Mass.
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.
An Overview of Amoris Laetitia
The Pope’s new exhortation places Church teaching on the family in the context of love and mercy.
Amoris Laetitia: Deciding to Love
Love is a decision we make over and over again. Danny Gustafson, SJ reflects on Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation.
10 Inspiring Quotes from Amoris Laetitia
“Young love needs to keep dancing towards the future.” Michael Rossmann, SJ points to 10 key quotations from the Pope’s exhortation.
Carrying Fire
Tasked with carrying a huge candle at Easter, Eric Immel, SJ, ponders what it is that keeps him captive to the flame.
Eunuchs for the Endzone
An NFL QB’s commitment to winning makes Dan Everson, SJ think about his vow of chastity.
The Skin I’m In
Sometimes it seems how we look can dictate who we are. Damian Torres-Botello, SJ reflects on the defining power of skin.