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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.
Litany of Thanks: 10 things to give thanks for in a place where there’s no word for “Thank you”
This Thanksgiving, Brian Strassburger remembers all of the things he is grateful for in a place where it was hard to say “thank you.”
Sexty Thoughts: Pondering teen sexting
Looking at a wide-ranging and serious issue, Juan Ruiz wonders what a better response might be.
Observations from Ferguson
Matt Wooters, SJ and Louie Hotop, SJ share their experiences from Monday night in Ferguson, Missouri.
Breaking the Internet; My Heart
What’s going on when we look at Kim Kardashian’s “Break the Internet” cover? Who is it telling us to be?
We Used to Be Grateful
For some it’s nutmeg and cinnamon. For others it’s cigarettes and snow. Brendan Busse, SJ reflects on memories of half-smoked cigarettes and our need of a generous thanksgiving.
It’s Happening Here. It’s Happening Right Now.
Nearly two months ago, 43 Mexican students went missing. Marcos Gonzales, SJ looks at why it matters to us in the U.S.