When the Lord asked him if the Apostles would abandon Jesus as so many others had, Peter asked, “To whom else shall we go?” Brian Kemper, SJ, reflects on how everyone is called to remain close to Jesus, who “has the words of eternal life.”
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.
Talk 2: A Pruned Branch | Lenten Retreat 2022
In the second talk of our Lenten Retreat, David reflects on the First Week/Theme of the Spiritual Exercises. The goal in this part of the Exercises is to recognize that we are sinners that are loved deeply by God. David reflects on the difficult, but important process of pruning as he goes deeper into the theme of the Vine and the Branches.
Jesuit 101: Consolation and Desolation
The terms “consolation” and “desolation” are used regularly in Ignatian spirituality, but what do they mean? Ian Peoples, SJ, offers some insight from St. Ignatius for our Jesuit 101 series.
This Lent, Let God Give You the Gift of Tears
Emotions in our prayer life can lead us to God. Tears, St. Ignatius writes, are a powerful gift that can lead us to consolation. In this short reflection, Andrew stresses the importance of our emotions in our prayer lives.
Wondering Who’s Doing Christ’s Work in the World? Look to the Women Religious
As a kid, a sister taught Nick that we are like tiny pebbles tossed into a pond; our lives may seem small, but they make ripples. In his first article, he celebrates Catholic Sisters Week by reflecting on the numerous women religious whose lives have made waves of grace into their communities.
Why is God Silent?
God’s silence can be painful. It can also be fruitful experience of prayer if we surrender to it.
Music Release: Heart Beat
For Timothy, songs end up serving as a kind of self-prophecy, priming him for a spiritual lesson further down the road. Listen to his latest song, Heart Beat, to hear where he came from and where he’s going.