Jesus asks a direct question of his disciples, “Who do the people say that I am? Who do you say that I am?” Ian Peoples, SJ, reflects on Peter’s answer and what it says about who we are
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.
Colbert, Suffering, and Gratitude
All of life is a gift to be lived… eventually in gratitude.
TJP Reads: Agent of Asgard
Our own Nate Romano, SJ contemplates comic books, redemption, and gods who shoot fish with bazookas.
It’s OK to Be a Mess
“There is nothing more touching to me than a family picture where everyone is trying to look his or her best, but you can see what a mess they all really are.” -Anne Lamott
TJP Reads: The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever
Alex Placke, SJ reflects over how Thomas Covenant teaches each of us the importance of believing in ourselves.
TJP Reads: The Road to Character
After reading the latest book by David Brooks, Michael Rossmann looks at the connections between commitment and character.
Frisbee for all!
Jason Downer, SJ, wonders, now that Frisbee is a sport, how do we get it in the Olympics?