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.
People tried to keep Bartimaeus from Christ but he called out anyway. We need to do the same, says Bill McCormick, SJ, in this week's One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, October 28, 2018, which you can find here: https://bit.ly/2wqG7bC
From the Supreme Pontiff to the Supreme Court, eye-opening interviews are all the rage.
Louie Hotop talks about what he learned in – guess where? – Siberia. Let us know what you think!
Brendan Busse, SJ experimenta Gracia en un mal vicio y reafirma sin querer el viejo chiste jesuítico: “¡Ni se te ocurra fumar mientras rezas, pero claro que puedes rezar mientras fumas!”
Brendan Busse, SJ finds grace in a bad habit and unwittingly affirms the old Jesuit wisecrack: “Don’t smoke during prayer. But you can definitely pray while you smoke!”
Jeremy Zipple – photographer, Jesuit priest, and filmmaker – on why a bleak documentary on the plight of the middle class is worth 82 minutes of your time.
The new Chipotle commercial is both beautiful and provocative, but is Chipotle really balancing fast food and food justice? Br. Ken Homan explores.