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.
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.
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.
Today John Henry Newman was canonized as a Saint of the Catholic Church. Fr. Joe Simmons, SJ, reflects on how "outsiders" can help us recognize the beauty of what's right in front of us. Based on the readings for Sunday, October 13, 2019. “Growth,” Cardinal Newman...
You know #thatmomentwhen you thought all was lost and then realized that wasn’t actually the case? Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ reflects on #thatmomentwhen resurrection happens.
If only all theology lessons were delivered with theme music and pyrotechnics…
TJP’s own equalizer, Quentin Dupont, brings a fresh dose of égalité to the income inequality debate.
Why do we love travel memoirs? John Shea looks at the adventures of some recent college grads.
Money talks, but is it speech? Nate Romano explores the recent Supreme Court decision regarding campaign contributions and what free speech really means.
Are Jesuits and other religious people serious addicts? Tim O’Brien looks closely at God and Other drugs.