Nature abhors a vacuum, and without a clear focus for conversation at the synod, people will naturally try to fill it with any number of issues.
Zac Davis
Zac Davis is an associate editor and the senior director for digital strategy for America. He also co-hosts the podcast, Jesuitical.
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
If Jesus didn’t rise from the dead, then all of this is pointless.
A Reflection for the Memorial of Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest, and Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs, by Zac Davis
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
A parable for the procrastinators (and those who resent us)
A Reflection for the Memorial of Saint Pius X, Pope, by Zac Davis
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
‘The Last Supper’ Olympics controversy and the temptation of outrage
I just don’t care all that much about being insulted. I don’t think you should care that much. And I don’t think Jesus cares all that much, either!
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
An easy yoke or a heavy cross: Which one is Jesus offering us?
A Reflection for Thursday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time, by Zac Davis
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
On the absurdity and impossibility of Jesus’ command to love our enemies
A Reflection for Tuesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time, by Zac Davis
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Harrison Butker’s commencement speech and the danger of a Catholic ‘dead traditionalism’
Well, it isn’t the first time that Harrison Butker has missed wide right.
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
You follow me.
A Reflection for Saturday of the Seventh Week of Easter, by Zac Davis
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What is the Holy Spirit saying to me today?
A Reflection for Thursday of the Third Week of Easter, by Zac Davis
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How do I not have my heart broken? A question for Holy Week
A Reflection for Wednesday of Holy Week, by Zac Davis