What is our own notion of greatness? Jesus has something to say about that in today's Gospel as Michael Mohr, SJ, reflects in this One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings from Sunday, September 23, which you can read here: https://bit.ly/2p6MNZa
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.
Discerniendo la entrevista con el papa Francisco
Ultimas noticias – ¡El Papa Francisco dijo algo y la mayoría de la gente esta convencida de que les da la razón!
Closing Time on Capitol Hill
In his TJP debut, Danny asks how a government shutdown might effect the most vulnerable in our country.
#tbt-The Case for War
A Middle-Eastern autocrat who allegedly used chemical weapons on his people? As senior Middle Eastern affairs scholar Yogi Berra put it, “It’s deja vu all over again.”
Worth a Listen: The Greatest Tribute EVER?
Covers of classics are a dime a dozen. What elevates a mere cover to a true tribute?
TJPodcast: The Papal Interview – One People, One Web
Pope Francis and arachnids both love this: _____. Martin Ngo and Adam Rosinski will fill in the blank for you!
Doctor, Heal Thyself: The Church as Field Hospital
Pope Francis is eager to learn from those on the frontiers of the church, and he thinks we can all be transformed by the experience.