You want me to forgive them 7 times—wait, 77 times?! Psssst—man!
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.
Soap Operas and Syrian Refugees
You probably find soap operas ridiculous, but soap opera aficionado Lucas Sharma shares a can’t-miss story about a remarkable young refugee.
Can You Drink the Cup?
A poet doesn’t invent — he listens. Capuchin Br. Scott Surrency’s poem considers the Christian joy found on the far side of our doubts and hesitations.
Two Truths and my Arrogance
Garrett Gundlach, SJ is learning the value of humility the hard way, one game of ‘Two Truths and a Lie’ at a time.
Baseball, Technology, and Humanity
Matt Stewart looks at how a technology meant to help the viewer may be eliminating what makes watching sports so enjoyable.
National Cookie Month!
Beach season may be over, but baking season is just warming up!
Francis, Thirst, and the Joy of Encounter
What happens when more than 300 teenagers and the Pope get together? Adam Rosinski, SJ explains.