Why do people flock to church on Ash Wednesday? Check out the special Ash Wednesday edition of the One-MInute Homily from Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ. Based on the readings for Wednesday, February 14.
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.
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.
Priest Story
Joe Hoover on: the five story lines used in all films about priests; not being a cause celebre; some guys he knows who are about to become priests, and his own choice to be a Jesuit brother.
Memorial Day 2013
Even as he breaks out his white shoes this Memorial Day, Tim O’Brien remembers the day’s history – and those it commemorates.
Month in Review — April 27 – May 27, 2013
TJP catches up on the end of spring, as summer begins.
Don’t Replace Good Faith with Bad
Yes, she was asking about regulations and rules. But as I sat with it, I realized that she was really asking about how she and her family could be with God.
Closure (and May Sweeps) – #tbt
It’s so hard to say goodbye to yesterday. Oh, and to “The Office.”
Ladies and Gentlemen, The Devil
Pope Francis hasn’t been shy about speaking of the Devil, and people are starting to notice. Quang Tran looks at the Pope’s words – and people’s response.