Being a disciple of Jesus is not easy, but it is worth it. Are we willing to put in the work?
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!
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.
The Wholeness of a Broken Heart
Some break hearts, others get theirs broken. Damian Torres-Botello, SJ shares the pitfalls and benefits of having a heart that’s been broken.
Five Questions After South Carolina and Nevada
Bill McCormick and Dan Dixon ask five critical questions after the big weekend in South Carolina and Nevada.