What is Lent really about? Juan Ruiz, SJ, gives some great advice about Lenten promises during this week's One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, March 18, 2018, which you can read here http://bit.ly/2GxMAGx
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 Watching: The Eulogy of Mrs. Colbert
The most famous Catholic in all the land pays tribute to his beloved, recently deceased, mother.
Citando al Papa y perdiendo el punto
El papa Francisco habló de un lobby gay y los ateos – pero el encabezado dejó a lado la parte realmente sensacional.
How Long is Too Long?
I did not call up my formerly-very-good-friends because I was more or less paralyzed by one question: how long is too long before giving up hope of reconnecting?
Worth Reading: When the Beautiful Game Turns Ugly
Neo-fascism, immigration, and soccer. Even if you’re not a sports fan, this is a must-read.
The Changing Face of America
If you think you know what we mean by “All-American,” you may need to reconsider.
Quoting the Pope and Missing the Point
Pope Francis has been talking about the “gay lobby” and heaven for atheists — but any headlines leading with those quotes are missing the real story.