John the Baptist pointed out Jesus to those around him. Jeff Ryan Miraflor, SJ, reminds us that we're called to do the same in this week's One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, January 19, 2020, which you can find here: http://bit.ly/OMH011920...
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.
Miles to Go: On Street Harassment
A recent “viral” PSA on ‘catcalls’ highlights how far we really need to go.
Remembering the Dead in The Book of Life
With all the holidays that compete for attention this time of year, what are the real roots of our celebrations?
Politics, Fans, and Distractions
Sometimes little distractions become big disruptions. Danny Gustafson takes a look at one of those moments.
Wedding Gifts and Traveling Mercies
When a happily-ever-after wedding is followed by an unexpected death in the family, Brendan Busse, SJ discovers gratitude in grief and friends in our ‘faulty’ stars.
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Are you ready for [the possible consequences of] some football?
In light of the deaths of several high school football players and after his own experience with a concussion, Chris Schroeder looks again at a sport he had always loved.
The Wisdom of Freshmen: How 14-year-olds Respond to Violence
Billy Biegler, S.J., asked his students a question: How would you respond to racial violence? The answer surprised him.