As we approach Advent we hear a lot about the end, but Brian Strassburger, SJ, reminds us that every end is also a beginning in this week's One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, November 17. https://youtu.be/ONHjAXmnq2o The end is near! The end of the...
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.
TJP Recognized by the Catholic Press Association
TJP won best blog, online content and multimedia presentation. We may have to increase the staff salaries!
Glass Pixel Ceilings
Nate Romano, SJ, asks if virtual ceilings are just as tough to break as real ones…
#tbt — 90’s Discipline
Garrett Gundlach, SJ is teaming up with Coach Bombay to reclaim discipline for the new millenium. It’ll take a cheesy animal metaphor.
That All Might Be One
On a recent immersion trip to El Salvador Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ noticed a series of odd pairings and came home with a deeper appreciation of oneness.
Scapegoating Donald Sterling
Donald Sterling’s personal racism is only a small part of a systemic issue. So is our reaction.
“Cesar Chavez” for Congress?
Danny Gustafson looks at a Congressional candidate and asks what a name change might mean for this aspiring politician.