The way Jesus used table fellowship in the Gospels was morally transformative—but by inclusion, not by exclusion.
Sam Sawyer, S.J.
Sam Sawyer, S.J., is the editor in chief of America Media.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Jesuit students inspired to protect life “from womb to tomb” at March for Life
Some students had reservations about politicians whose pro-life commitment was too narrow.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
What does it mean to love our enemies in the abortion debate?
The Gospel we heard today is a tactical trainwreck. It tells us to offer no resistance to enemies and love them instead.
Posted inFaith, Of Many Things
Short attention spans, short news cycles and short form Gospels
Being comfortable receiving and processing information faster unfortunately does not correlate with our ability to assess that information for truth, much less for wisdom.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
This is not what pro-life leadership looks like
Whatever motivated Mr. Trump to reinstate the Mexico City Policy, it was not a consistent recognition of the dignity and sacredness of every human life.
Posted inArts & Culture, Television
Is it easier to see your own sin in outer space?
Why is it easier to explore the gritty reality of racism, sexism or elitism when it’s set in another world?
Posted inVideo
Voices of San Quentin
A slideshow from the Catholic chaplaincy at San Quentin State Prison.
Posted inExplainer, Faith
Explainer: Why Pope Francis’ comments on women’s ordination are both business as usual and a big deal
Why Pope Francis’ comments are both business as usual and something worth talking about.
Posted inIn All Things
Is Pope Francis a failure? Not so fast.
There is more than one way to measure the strength of the church.