Have you ever heard the word of God being spoken to you? Have you ever been afraid of it?
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.
Feed My Veep: Joe Biden on Faith, Family, and Politics
Joe Simmons, SJ watches Biden’s interview with America Media and wonders…is something new afoot in faith in the public square?
Honey, I’m Good, Right Where I Am
With the song stuck in his head, Colten Biro, SJ reflects upon some of the insights of Andy Grammer’s “Honey I’m Good.”
The Surprising Joy of the Jim Gaffigan Show
What can a sitcom teach us about priesthood?
Prada or Nada?: 3 Simple Fashion Tips from Pope Francis
Henry Longbottom, SJ considers the social, ecological, and spiritual impacts of ‘fast fashion’ in light of Pope Francis.
Pope is Hope
Alex Placke, SJ was in Times Square for the release of the “Popemojis” app and had a firsthand experience that #GoodIsWinning.
The Doubting Life
There are many ways to connect with others. Damian Torres-Botello, SJ reflects on the union of the lost and the unsure.