A Reflection for the Monday of the Third Week of Lent, by Ashley McKinless.
Ashley McKinless
Ashley McKinless is an executive editor at America and co-host of the ‘Jesuitical’ podcast.
Posted inFaith, Lent Reflections
God always keeps his promises. What does that mean for the people of Ukraine?
A Reflection for the Thursday after Ash Wednesday
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Praying for peace in Ukraine—even when it feels useless
What do my prayers for Ukraine achieve? Is this about convincing God to intervene or softening my own heart so I can suffer with my Ukrainian brothers and sisters?
Posted inFaith, Features
5 years ago we started a podcast for young Catholics. What we learned about politics, prayer and the church surprised us.
To mark Jesuitical’s five-year anniversary, we are looking back on what we have learned from our guests—Catholics and non-Catholics alike—about navigating the modern world as people of faith.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
What did Pope Francis actually say about having pets or kids?
To see headlines suggesting that not having kids is in some way selfish would be painful. But did Pope Francis really say that?
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Volunteer, stop judging and get off Twitter: 8 New Year’s Resolutions Inspired by Pope Francis
Ready or not, the new year is here — and with it our annual opportunity to take stock and set goals, with a little help from Pope Francis.
Posted inAdvent Reflections, Faith
Where have all the food miracles gone?
A Reflection for the Wednesday of the First Week of Advent
Posted inFaith, Interviews
Father Greg Boyle: Moral outrage can feel good. But it does nothing to heal our divided world.
God doesn’t share in our outrage. God only invites us to kinship and connection.
Posted inNews Analysis, Politics & Society
Early Takeaways: Pope Francis on Biden, Bishops, Abortion and Communion
The hosts of “Jesuitical,” Ashley McKinless and Zac Davis, discuss Pope Francis’ advice to bishops deciding whether or not to deny Communion to politicians who support abortion.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
It’s okay to be upset by the Bishops-Biden controversy—but please, don’t leave the church over it.
If you’re thinking about leaving, your feelings are valid. But the biggest thing you could do in response to this is go receive the Eucharist.