Is the circle of our compassion limited by the suffering we see on prime time national television? Because that is the thing—so much of the suffering that football inflicts is hidden from view.
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
The ministry of showing up
A reflection for the Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas, by Zac Davis
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
The deepest desires of our hearts can be signs from God
A Reflection for Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Advent, by Zac Davis
Posted inFaith, Features
Our Spiritual Drink: A History of Wine and the Catholic Church
How the Catholic Church—from Jesus to Dom Perignon to modern monks—has helped perfect the art of winemaking
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Lord, transform my drowsy heart for Advent
A Reflection for Saturday of the Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time, by Zac Davis
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Jesus doesn’t call us all to be apostles. Thank God.
A Reflection for the Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles, by Zac Davis
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Did Vatican II fail? Are we allowed to ask the question?
To act like there are no open questions about the council’s relationship to the state of the church is an act of denialism and pearl-clutching.
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
Miracles should fill us with wonder and awe. Then they should inspire us to action.
A Reflection for the Memorial of Saint Januarius, by Zac Davis
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The Gospel is clear: Celebration is an essential part of being a Christian
A Reflection for the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Zac Davis
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Jesus calls us to be childlike—and forget about using our ‘inside voice’
A Reflection for the Nineteenth Tuesday in Ordinary Time, by Zac Davis