“Joy to the world, the Lord has come!” What? Too soon?
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.
So far! So good? On Inevitability and Choice
A playful encounter leads Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ to think about the many choices and forces active in his life.
Five Steps to Learning a Language (Like a Jesuit)
¿Hablas español? No? Well, Brian Strassburger, SJ has five quick tips to help (and one bonus one for the eager learner…).
Wrong About Trump
Danny Gustafson, SJ thought there was no way Trump was a serious contender. He was wrong.
I Am in Need of Music
Eric Immel, SJ, remembers that there is music everywhere, bringing healing, light and peace to a tired soul.
How Can I Be Less Dumb?
Michael Rossmann, SJ looks at how we can actually listen to those we disagree with — and thus become a little less dumb.
“It was our pain that he bore…”
Punishing innocent immigrants would put the U.S. on the wrong side of the Scriptures, writes Dan Everson, SJ.