Do we have enough oil for our lamps? Fr. David Romero, SJ, reflects on being ready for the Lord by being active disciples in the world, here and now.
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.
Waiting for Hope: Obama’s Last State of the Union
Obama will be gone soon, but our problems remain. Bill McCormick, SJ explains what we can do about it in 2016.
Simple Gestures and Signature Graces
In a wordy world Brendan Busse, SJ finds that simple gestures often reveal the greatest graces.
The Magi Reach Their Destination
As the Christmas season officially ends, Perry Petrich concludes his pictorial look at the journey of the Magi today on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Our Society’s Throw-Away People
Our society does not encourage us to see the normalcy of those in prison, but Chris Schroeder, SJ shows how they are just like you and me.
Yelling at College Kids
It’s that time of year again. Michael Rossmann, SJ describes the seasonal disorder of yelling at college kids while watching football.
The Magi Continue Their Journey
Just as the Magi continue their journey, this series from Perry Petrich shows how those on the border also continue their journey.