Sometimes we feel more comfortable giving gifts rather than receiving them.
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.
The Golden Rule Lived Out
Jason Downer SJ thinks the Olympic Committee is living out the Golden Rule in the best possible way
The Fragility of Now
One day, his life changed. Then, through the gift of a friend, it changed again. Lucas Sharma, SJ is back to health but aware of his fragility.
Choosing Solidarity Over Slacktivism
Colten Biro, SJ writes about his own struggle with slacktivism, justice, and politics.
Small Suggestions, Big Changes
A throwaway line from a passing stranger reminds Garrett Gundlach, SJ of the power of small voices, and how these echo God’s voice.
The Ides Have It: When the Party’s Over, Part II
Beware the Ides of March! In light of the primaries on March 15th, Bill McCormick considers what a Trump candidacy might spell for the GOP in 2016 — and beyond.
When the Party’s Over: Part I
In this first of two parts, Bill McCormick explains: Where does the GOP go from here?