Jesus' wounds help Thomas to believe. What do our own wounds say about us? Fr. Joe Simmons, SJ, gives this week's One-Minute Homily. Based on the Sunday readings, which you can find here: https://bit.ly/2q5euSa
Praying with the Pope: Caring for the Mental Health of Farm Workers
As the Church prays this November for those struggling with mental health, Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ draws attention to an often unseen group: slaughterhouse workers. In this reflection, he links compassion for animals with care for the human souls bearing the trauma of the meat industry.
Coming Soon: Season 9 of The Jesuit Border Podcast
Season 9 of The Jesuit Border Podcast is launching next week. The team has seen a lot of changes on the border and across the country since our last season ended in April. Listen to today’s teaser for a glimpse into the lives of Victoria and Lian who share their stories.
The Spiritual Foundation of a Lasting Ecological Conversion
How do the Spiritual Exercises speak to an ecological crisis? In this Season of Creation, Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ proposes an “Ecological First Principle and Foundation” to ground a lasting ecological conversion.
Interpreting the Papal Resignation
As Benedict resigns today, Pau Vidal, SJ – a priest who lives and works in one of the largest refugee camps in the world – has seen a clue in the models of faith the Pope provided on Ash Wednesday.
What Makes for “Papabile Autentico”
Peter Folan asks what it is that ought to make one “papabile.”
Beware the Sequester!
Confused about all this talk about “sequester” in Washington? Our Nate Romano explains the situation – with an eye towards the many who will be affected by deep budget cuts.
Heart Matters
Erotic love poems? In British literature? Tim O’Brien wonders what else he might have missed in high school.
An Open Letter to Parents: Thank You for Not Using the Cry Room
Channelling his love for kids, and the lovely Ms. Meg Hunter-Kilmer, Joe Simmons says thanks to parents.
Habemus Me, or Twelve Reasons Why I Should Be Pope
James Martin announces his candidacy for the sede vacante with twelve absolutely serious qualifications.