Do we have enough oil for our lamps? Fr. David Romero, SJ, reflects on being ready for the Lord by being active disciples in the world, here and now.
Beavers, Muskrats, and the Real Invitation of Lent
As Lent approaches, Brennan Dour, SJ, reflects on the curious historical case of Catholics in New France classifying beavers as fish during Lent, and the reminder it offers that Lent’s purpose is not a rigid intensifying of rules, but God’s invitation to grow closer to him whatever our circumstances.
St. Paul Miki and Companions: A Witness to God’s Transformative Love
Ben Jansen, SJ, reflects on the legacy of the 26 Martyrs of Japan, whose joyful witness to Christ in the face of persecution and death continues to inspire Christians worldwide.
Meeting Voters Where They Are: The Success of Jonathan Haidt
In a deeply polarized political climate, Jonathan Haidt has helped unite ideologically diverse states around phone-free school policies. Alex Hale, SJ argues that this success reflects an Ignatian way of proceeding—meeting people where they are through genuine dialogue.
Funny How?
Fallon is “like the class clown who is afraid to raise his hand and answer a question correctly in class for fear of failure… even though we know he can and should.”
My love/hate relationship with TV
Brian Strassburger takes a look at popular TV shows and whether he can keep watching them.
14 (Other) Ways to Show Love on St. Valentine’s Day
Joe Simmons, SJ offers 14 ways to show the people in our lives love on Valentine’s Day — or any day.
Playing the Fool on the Evening News
With two big names in evening television leaving their programs, Jason Welle wonders about their impact.
Canonizing History
Ken Homan explores what canonizging a controversial saint-to-be means for how we think about the past
Too Much Telephone
Moment has arrived, an app that counts the minutes Garrett Gundlach SJ spends on his iPhone. Uh-oh.