Thomas J. Reese

Thomas J. Reese

Senior fellow Woodstock Theological Center, Jesuit priest

As editor of the Catholic weekly magazine "America" (americamagazine.org), Rev. Thomas J. Reese promoted discussion on current issues facing the Catholic Church and the world. The "On Faith" panelist is author of Inside the Vatican: The Politics and Organization of the Catholic Church. Father Reese is frequently quoted as an expert on Catholic issues. He is a senior fellow at the Woodstock Theological Center at Georgetown University, where he is working on religion and politics. Besides his theological training as a Jesuit priest, he has a doctorate in political science from the University of California Berkeley. He once worked as a lobbyist for tax reform. Close.

Thomas J. Reese

Senior fellow Woodstock Theological Center, Jesuit priest

As editor of the Catholic weekly magazine "America" (americamagazine.org), Rev. Thomas J. Reese promoted discussion on current issues facing the Catholic Church and the world. The "On Faith" panelist is author of Inside the Vatican: The Politics and Organization of the Catholic Church. He is frequently quoted as an expert on Catholic issues. more »

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April 2007 Archives



April 6, 2007 9:11 AM

Is the Resurrection the Next Step in Evolution?

Christ’s Resurrection is something more than simply the miracle of a corpse returning to life. It is something more, something different.

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April 12, 2007 8:13 AM

Eastern Spirituality: Work of the Devil or Shortcut to Fulfillment?

Christian interest in eastern spirituality must avoid two extremes. One extreme sees eastern spirituality as the work of the devil, while the other sees it as an easy shortcut to peace and fulfillment.

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April 18, 2007 12:37 PM

“Comfort, Comfort My People”

It is hard to imagine anything worse than the death of one’s child. Our hearts weep with the parents and families of the students who were so tragically killed at Virginia Tech. Lives full of promise and hope were suddenly terminated in a barrage of madness.

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April 27, 2007 8:03 AM

“Seventy Times Seven”

The parable of the Prodigal Son teaches us that God is a kind, compassionate and forgiving Father. Anyone who comes to God as a repentant sinner will be forgiven.

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What Islam Really Says About Violence, Rights and Other Religions

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