Love is expressed more in actions than by words.
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.
Trumping Up Racism
In light of Mr. Trump’s inflammatory racial comments, Andrés Arteaga explains why he is not shocked by the persistent appeal of The Donald.
Things I Do Not Like About Myself
Stressful tasks remind Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ of his many imperfections, and that he lives in the middle of a process of growing, not at the end of one.
Building Bridges: Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice 2015
This weekend, almost 1,700 people gathered at a conference center just outside of Washington, D.C. for the 18th annual Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice, organized by the Ignatian Solidarity Network. The theme this year is simply one word: Bridges. Delegates,...
Why Do We Still Love Bond Films?
Dan Dixon, S.J. wonders what it is about the Bond franchise that sustains fandom for over 50 years.
Don’t Waste Love
Eric Immel, SJ admits that sometimes everything seems to get in the way of the love that’s offered and the love he wants to give.
God’s Holy Fools? The Wisdom of Living Saints
Joe Simmons, SJ considers the ‘holy fools’ in his life, and what it might take to become a saint in today’s world.