Every person is a pilgrim—a “work in progress.” Josef Rodriguez, SJ, reflects on how we can never forget that God will finish the good work he began in us. Based on the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent.
A National Fast: Returning to God at the End of Lent
A “National Fast” once helped our nation through struggle. In his first for TJP, Alvaro Pacheco, SJ explores what such a fast could look like for us in our times—both at the end of this Lent and beyond.
A Just Dinner Plate: Counting the Total Cost of Animal Agriculture
The price of meat may be a few dollars—but the true cost is far greater. Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ examines the hidden environmental, human, and animal harms of animal agriculture and explores what justice demands of a Catholic dinner plate.
A Spirituality of Baseball
Celebrate the start to a new season by enjoying some spiritual insights inspired by God’s favorite sport!
Joe Rogan vs the New York Times
Corporate media’s traditional forms of distributing information are not keeping up with means and content that the next generation of media consumers are seeking, especially long-form interviews that podcasts make use of. The New York Times commentary on the phenomenon of Joe Rogan’s podcast success, published July 4th, 2021, takes a defensive position and admits a self-realization that their traditional form and control over information is not a model that is drawing new consumers.
How a video game is helping me re-examine mental health issues
The first time you play a game like Doki Doki Literature Club Plus, you think it’ll be superficial and light. Then stranger and horrible things begin happening throughout gameplay. In the end, what lingers is how well and realistically Doki Doki depicts the mental health of its characters.
California Is in a Drought. Taking Shorter Showers Is Not the Solution.
The California drought is an opportunity to examine how meat-heavy diets cause a strain to our water supply.
Italy and Argentina Conquer Continental Soccer
Sometimes a win in soccer means more than just a win on the field. Ian Peoples reflects on the significance of Italy’s and Argentina’s victories in their respective championships.
The Holy Squad of Women Who Nurtured My Faith
Though they may have died, wherever the Eucharist is celebrated, the souls of our loved ones are present.
Touring a Funeral Home Helped Me Understand St. Ignatius Better
Death is the end of a journey, but also the beginning of a new one. Like a river, life continues to flow, so I can either try to stay stagnant and fight against the stream of life or let myself be carried to a new tributary.