It's not exactly flattering to be compared to sheep but Brian Strassburger, SJ, breaks open this analogy in this week's One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, May 12, 2017, which you can find here: https://bit.ly/30fwP07
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.
Top 5 Celibate and/or Single Valentine’s Day Songs
The perfect Valentine’s Day playlist, especially if you find yourself without a date.
#tbt – The British Are Coming!
Time to remember the British Invasion’s most important ambassadors on their Golden Anniversary.
Just a Stranger on the Bus: On Anonymity and Deception
Eric Immel, SJ isn’t totally honest with a woman on the bus who asks about the ring on his finger. In coming clean he discovers a valuable truth: “We share ourselves again and again in love.”
Catholic Writing Today: Mary Karr
Mary Karr, memoirist and poet, is the latest to join TJP’s series on Catholic writing today.
As One Friend Speaks To Another
New year, new outlook: Our new Editor-in-Chief lays out his vision for TJP’s 3rd year.
Anhelar algo más: la redención de una misa del gallo mediocre
¿Te aburres en la iglesia? ¿La liturgia te parece decepcionante? A Keith Maczkievicz, SJ le pasa lo mismo. Se encuentra con que anhela algo más y descubre en ese anhelo un lugar para la gracia y la redención.