Voices

Jim McDermott, S.J., is an associate editor at America.
Arts & CultureFilm
At a time when our world contends with so many difficult issues, to see Hollywood imagining young people as our saviors raises serious questions.
Arts & CultureIdeas
Super Bowl Sunday is an opportunity like no other to get your message out there. So why doesn’t the Catholic Church ever use it?
Arts & CultureIdeas
Last week, after over 50 years of this experience, I was finally given a word that captures what I feel when I see any of the many Laughing Jesus paintings: Cringe.
Arts & CultureIdeas
I wonder at the rage we seem to have at the ready when it comes to our favorite pieces of pop culture.
FaithFaith in Focus
Is the church really interested in listening and learning from former Catholics? Or is it only “listening” to get them to come back to Catholicism?
Politics & SocietyShort Take
It is horrifying to think that some people would believe we are living in a simulation. But even more horrifying is the reality that we all actually spend most of our lives behaving like we are.
FaithShort Take
Screaming as a form of therapy is not something you hear about much anymore. But I wonder if it is not a practice we should be encouraging in our faith communities.
Arts & CultureTelevision
Truly, at times watching “All Creatures Great and Small” is like visiting Disneyland and thinking Anaheim is amazing when three blocks away families are living in their cars.
Arts & CultureIdeas
The New York Times said that “Wordle is a love story.” In a way, isn’t every online bit and bob that we delight in a love story?
Arts & CultureTelevision
After being tremendously excited by the first two episodes, right now I have to admit, I suddenly have a bad feeling about this.