Jesus has a clear message in today's Gospel and he isn't kidding around. Check out this week's One-Minute Homily from Fr. Marc Fryer, SJ. Based on the readings for Sunday, November 26, 2017, which you can find here: http://bit.ly/2A7l6Ew
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.
A New Voice
What happens when the priest doesn’t show up for mass on your first day as a prison chaplain? In his first act as a member of the staff, TJPs newest blogger Keith Maczkiewicz answers.
Worth Watching: Game of Thrones
After a mini-discernment, our Brian Konzman gives thumbs-up to the HBO series.
Schizophrenia in America: the Gosnell Trial
As the trial of Dr. Kemit Gosnell continues, Quang Tran asks what it is that really disgusts us about the sickening details that have come to light.
Into the Winter Streets, a Papal Interruption
Joe Simmons finds that Pope Francis’ attention to deeds rather than words is interrupting his writing time.
This Summer: Going Green in Brazil
The world’s Catholic young people are getting ready to gather in Rio de Janeiro; Jason Welle looks at how World Youth Day is going green.
Guns, Violence, and Human Life
Nate Romano has a look behind a recent Catholic push to curb gun violence.