Can people truly change? Ian Peoples, SJ, reflects on Saul’s conversion to Paul is a model for our own conversions. Readings are from the Fifth Sunday of Easter.
Shooting Dogs and Eating Meat: Towards a Consistent Ethic of Animal Life
The recent outcry over Governor Noem’s shooting of her hunting dog exposes an inconsistency with our deep love for animals. Daniel questions whether we as Christians can pamper some pets while also eating factory-farmed meat.
Let’s Take our Easter Joy to the Streets
During Lent, our annual traditions of ashes and palms proclaim our faith outwardly to the world. Ty reflects on his parish’s Way of the Cross that proudly professed the Crucified Christ in the streets of the Bronx. But what do we do for the Risen Lord?
The Invitation of Holy Saturday: Patient Trust
Holy Saturday spans the cross and the empty tomb. In life, we often find ourselves in such liminal spaces waiting for our suffering to have meaning. Jason explores this mystery reflecting on his experience hiking in Guatemala.
Embracing Vulnerability: Christmas, Motherhood, and the Divine Connection
Reflecting on mothers and newborn children can deepen our spiritual understanding of the coming of Emmanuel at Christmas.
The Seven First Words of Jesus
As we enter the final days of Advent, Patrick takes a closer look at a popular Gospel passage that may offer some clues as to what may have been the first seven words of Jesus.
What Ought I Do About My Carbon Footprint?
Care for creation is a massive undertaking, but that does not mean we can shirk our responsibility, as Pope Francis reminds us in his recent exhortation Laudate Deum.
Hiking like Jesus Helps Us Pray like Jesus
In the Gospels, Jesus is always seen going up the mountain to pray. Going on a hike with Jesus – whether in nature or in our prayer – can open ourselves up to God’s grandeur and renew our sense of mission.
The Potlucks of Vatican II
The recent Synod on Synodality has been referred to as a fulfillment of the desires of Vatican II. Reflecting on this historic moment in the history of the Church, Patrick presents a helpful framework to better understand the fruits of the historic council.
Who is responsible for the dead in Gaza and Israel? We are.
The Israel-Hamas war is a tragedy fostered by centuries of anti-Semitism and decades of the forced displacement of millions of Palestinians. Erin Kast reflects on the West’s responsibility in this war and urges Christians to embrace the side of peace.