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
Grief, Relationality, and Animals: A Call to Bother to Love
Grief at the death of animals reveals a moral obligation we too often ignore. Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ argues that if we dare to feel this grief, it becomes a call to love them as fellow creatures of God.
Unstoppable Grace: Sacraments and Sinful Ministers
Reflecting on his current studies in theology, Josh reflects on how a hundreds-year-old debate on the sacraments touched his own life and brought him healing.
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.
Women and Pope Francis
There’s a lot to celebrate in what we heard from Pope Francis yesterday, but for many Catholics, the joy is mixed with disappointment.
I Am a Sinner: A Shepherd Among His Flock
Pope Francis once said that a shepherd should have the scent of his flock. Now, he’s giving us a fuller picture of what that means.
Thinking with the Whole Church
Pope Francis seeks a reconciliation between the church of the hierarchy and the church of the people.
Consultation, Collegiality, and Creativity: What Pope Francis Learned about Authority
From his struggles as a young Jesuit superior, Pope Francis learned a non-authoritarian style of being a leader.
A Fire Meant for Burning
A new fire seems to be catching, one giving Christians the courage to grow and mature in their faith.
Discerning the Papal Interview
Breaking – Francis said something and most people are convinced it proves them right!