Judas had a price. Do we? There are things that we might put before our relationship with God, but Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, reminds us that there is always hope in Christ.
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 Unbreakable New Year’s Resolution
Now that we’re a few months into 2015, Matt Lieser, SJ offers some thoughts on how to maintain the resolutions and hope that a new year offers.
Lean In for Equality
Hey men – this month, let’s lean in to build strong partnerships with women.
One (Jesuit) Friend to Another
Editor-in-Chief Michael Rossmann announces our exciting new partnership with America Media.
Reports of My Death
On Ash Wednesday Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ was reported deceased. Fortunately for the rest of us he lived to tell the tale.
What Big Data Can’t Say About Life Choices
What am I supposed to do with my life??? Cyril Pinchak considers whether Big Data can point us to safe and reliable life choices.
Why I’d Rather Be a Hypocrite Than a Cynic
With a general election coming up in the UK, Henry Longbottom, SJ considers a Christian response to hypocrisy and cynicism in politics — on either side of the pond.