Pop-quiz! Who are the builders that rejected the stone that became the cornerstone?
Grief, Relationality, and Animals: A Call to Bother to Love
Grief at the death of animals reveals a moral obligation we too often ignore. Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ argues that if we dare to feel this grief, it becomes a call to love them as fellow creatures of God.
Unstoppable Grace: Sacraments and Sinful Ministers
Reflecting on his current studies in theology, Josh reflects on how a hundreds-year-old debate on the sacraments touched his own life and brought him healing.
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.
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.
Sitting Still: When Doing Nothing is Actually Something
Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ goes back to school and discovers that sitting still can be surprisingly active.
Zelda, Music, and Memories
Sean Barry, SJ reflects on hearing music from The Legend of Zelda at the symphony.
Faith of Our Mothers
Tim O’Brien, SJ on why — with all due respect to the hymn — ours is more often the faith of our mothers.
“It’s the Pope!”: What Francis’ Visit Reveals About Americans
In his debut piece for TJP, Bill McCormick, SJ reflects on American enthusiasm for the Pope, and what it says about who we aspire to be.