“Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God.”
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 Great Holiday Bake-Off, Pt. 2
Jason Downer SJ continues his investigation into the Great Holiday Bake-Off. This week, if they’re baking cake, why do they keep talking about sponges?
Painting a Vision: Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Andrés Arteaga, SJ describes his process of creating art in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe and displays the beautiful finished product.
10 Moments during Finals Week
It’s that time of year again: finals. Juan Ruiz, SJ shares some moments you might encounter in these coming weeks.
Here. But not yet. A TJP Advent-ure: Week 3
In Part III of the “Advent-ure” series, Eric Immel, SJ learns how to see through the eyes of love. If only he could do that all the time.
An Open Letter to Hate, Suffering, and Fear: You have NOT won.
Colten Biro, SJ, would have words with the hate, fear, and suffering in the world lately.
When Britney Spears Becomes Art
“Art” and “prayer” probably aren’t the first words you associate with Britney Spears, but Andrés Arteaga explains how his Britney-inspired style of dance has been exactly that.