When all our love is in and through Christ, then our love is amplified beyond our own capabilities.
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.
An Overview of Laudato Si
Henry Longbottom, author of the blog Green Jesuit, provides a summary of the Pope’s just-released encyclical on care for the environment, “Laudato si.”
Guess Who’s #InTheGame?
And no, FIFA didn’t bribe Vinny Marchionni, SJ or The Jesuit Post to write about this.
You Have Memories
Facebook memories can be both precise and incomplete at the same time. In either case, Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ finds them to be an occasion of gratitude.
Sharing Yourself(ie)
Are selfies as self-centered as they seem? Alex Placke, SJ offers a new way of thinking about the selfie.
Pray, Set, Match
The Loyola University Chicago Men’s Volleyball Team wanted to repeat as NCAA National Champions. Eric Immel, SJ, reflects on his journey toward becoming a part of the team.
Disney’s Tomorrowland
Are science and technology enough for humanity to avoid self-destruction? Or do we need something more?