When Jesus tells his disciples to feed the 5000, it must have seemed like an impossible task. Martin Ngo, SJ, reflects on this command and the example that Jesus gives us to act with compassion.
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.
The Knowledge of Encounter
It’s important to know what (or who!) you’re talking about. Damian Torres-Botello, SJ discovers the value of direct experience in a personal encounter.
Now We Got Bad Blood
Everybody’s talking about wages and labor rights these days, including Taylor Swift…and TJP’s Ken Homan.
What Should I Do with My Life?
Don’t know what to do with your life? Here’s some help.
Imaginary Friend Jesus
What to do when our fantasy life doesn’t match our real life? Brendan Busse, SJ wants for a love that is real.
Who Killed Amy Winehouse?
Tim O’Brien considers a question lurking behind “Amy,” Asif Kapadia’s new documentary.
Mein Gott or Mein Kampf? On Adolf Hitler and Ignatius Loyola
Joe Simmons, SJ considers the unsettling similarities (and merciful differences) between Ignatius Loyola and Adolf Hitler.