We live in a world full of division. Ian Peoples, SJ, reflects on how Christians are called to remain close to Christ, who calls all people to follow him. Based on the readings for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
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.
When You’d Rather Mute Someone, Let Your Heart Be Battered Instead
St. Ignatius knew that the spiritual life was not lived alone. In the Exercises, he gives us a tool for how to live with those who we’d rather tune out.
Build God’s Kingdom: Renew Our Cities
Ever heard of New Urbanism? Alex Hale gives us his take on this rising political view. It might just be the solution for protecting the environment and family values.
Afraid to sing in public? You’ve got to see CODA
Academy Award-nominee CODA caused Myles to burst into tears. He suspects you will, too.
The MLB Lockout: Learning from the Presupposition
Major League Baseball players and owners have been in a lockout for two months now. Neither side is amicable to the other. What advice from the Spiritual Exercises can help find a way through this situation?
Jesuit 101: The Presupposition, A Guide for Better Conversations
Catholics don’t always agree (especially on Twitter). The Ignatian “Presupposition” is a guide for seeking understanding in conversation. Here’s an explainer to help you the next time you’re tempted to call someone a heretic online.
A Deacon’s Diary: What Does it Actually Mean to be Free?
Starting a new semester, his last as a student, Deacon Steve ponders the freedom that ordinary time, and Ordinary Time, affords.