How do we get to know Jesus? Well, talk to him! Eric Immel, SJ, talks about Jesus, the blind man, and what it means to encounter Jesus in this week’s One-Minute Homily.
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.
Too Much Telephone
Moment has arrived, an app that counts the minutes Garrett Gundlach SJ spends on his iPhone. Uh-oh.
Critique and Authenticity: When the Ideal Obscures the Good
Our internal monologues are often full of critique and ideal expectations. Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ quiets the voice of critique just long enough to notice the gift of authenticity.
Religion as an Interactive Game
“Full, active, and conscious participation.” Nate Romano explores the interesting connections between interactive games and the practice of religion.
Ice Cream For Breakfast?
Jason Downer SJ found out about a great way to beat the blizzard blues.
Mistakes Were Made
Ever wish there were an autocorrect tool for your life? Eric Immel, SJ reflects on errors of commitment, judgment, and the grace of mistakes.
Commercials with a Conscience? What Super Bowl Ads Say About Us
Joe Simmons considers the serious tone of many 2015 Super Bowl commercials, and what they might be saying about our own desires.