Ignatius tells us that we have to choose which king we will serve. To serve Christ the king is to be a prophet. David Inczauskis, SJ, reflects on this call in this week's One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, November 24. https://youtu.be/ImU9D7JHM4s
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.
The Seven Deadly Sins in the Digital Age
You’re probably guilty of at least one; we all have our weaknesses.
Star Spangled Poetry
Our own Louie Hotop, SJ, celebrates the holiday weekend with vigor and verse.
Superstar
Joe Hoover contemplates an unearthly encounter with the only celebrity that matters.
The Smallest Voices First
Garrett Gundlach, SJ reflects on ‘unaccompanied child migration’, weighing stats vs. stories, speaking vs. listening, finger-wagging vs. sensitive policy.
Silent in the City: A Retreat in the Midst of Chaos
Eric Immel, SJ makes his annual 8-day silent retreat in the heart of Chicago and wonders at how God finds us in chaos and in quiet.
Requiem for a Dog
Jayme Stayer considers love for pets, mourning a dog, and Jesuit life.