Do we bargain with Jesus? This might be like tempting Jesus in the desert. Brian Strassburger gives this week's One-Minute Homily, based on the readings for March 10, which you can find here: https://bit.ly/2UqZuMv
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.
Worth Reading: Top 10 Papal Resolutions
Top Ten New Years Resolutions, inspired by the Bishop of Rome.
Bags Without People: Making Sense of a Personal Life
During his holiday travels Brendan Busse, SJ is surprised by the wisdom of public safety catch-phrases that remind him of old friends and the importance of a truly personal life.
The Things We Keep
Why do we keep old things around? Jason Welle wonders about the relics of the past.
Praying for Syria: Living Icons
Tony Homsy asks us to ask God for faith, hope and love for the Syrian people – and shows us three living Icons of those living virtues.
Worth Reading: The Transparent Pope Francis
Why pay attention to a conversation between Pope Francis and the superiors of religious orders? Because it shows us a transparent Church.
#tbt – Compare and Despair
Wondering about that seemingly perfect coworker? Vinny Marchionni, SJ reminds himself that the ice isn’t always colder on the other side of the rink.