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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.
My Friend Bill Simmons
Losing a friend is never easy – even if you’ve never even met the guy. Paddy Gilger reflects on how ESPN’s decision not to renew the contract of Bill Simmon has affected him.
When the Numbers Don’t Just Add Up: Budgeting Justice
Resident finance guru Quentin Dupont examines how the quest for the perfect budget can’t only be about the numbers.
Repetition, Repetition, Repetition
Eric Immel, SJ reflects on the power of repetition in pop music, religion, and everywhere in between.
Adios Sábado Gigante: ¡Fuera, Fuera!
Andrés Arteaga bids a fond adios to a show that’s been a Latino family tradition for over five decades.
An Inconvenient Faith: Ruined for Life
The Jesuit Volunteer Corps proudly claims that their members will be ‘ruined for life’. Eric Immel, SJ was never a Jesuit Volunteer but he’d like them to know that he’s been ruined too.
American Road Trip: On the Way to Something New
With the school year winding down, Cyril Pinchak, SJ explores what the freedom of the road can teach us about our country and about ourselves.