Even Jesus sought out friends. Eric Immel, SJ, reminds us of the friendship that Jesus was calling the first disciples into in this week’s One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, January 26, which you can read here: http://bit.ly/OMH012620
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.
Expect Delays: The Inefficiency of Care
Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ wasted hours in the car trying to support a friend. Turns out, it was time well spent.
Eat, Pray, Netflix — Election Day
With Election Day fast approaching, our own Jason Downer SJ offers some suggestions on ways to stay inspired and upbeat, no matter what the outcome.
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.