Author: Tim O'Brien, SJ

Tim met the Jesuits while earning a B.A. in political science at the College of the Holy Cross. He entered the Maryland Province in 2008 after a stint as a copy editor for the federal government. A graduate student at the University of Chicago Divinity School, Tim moonlights as an associate editor at TJP. He desires God's love and grace, and to win the New Yorker's cartoon caption contest (in that order).

Contact: [email protected]@tob_sj

Westboro Baptist Member by msun523 via Flickr.

Christian and Gay in the U.S.A.

by onMay 29, 2013

Some topics shouldn’t be brought up in polite company. Tim O’Brien looks at a book that brings them up anyway, and is already provoking some strong reactions.

American Flags by Peter Miller via Flickr.

Memorial Day 2013

by onMay 27, 2013

Even as he breaks out his white shoes this Memorial Day, Tim O’Brien remembers the day’s history – and those it commemorates.

Mom's Tatoo Heart by Smeerch via Flickr.

Thanks, Ma!

by onMay 12, 2013

Not sure how to say thanks this Mother’s Day? We have one idea for you.

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Slash Love

by onApril 29, 2013

New uses for the word “slash” have Tim O’Brien excited-slash-intrigued.

Hole by Anders Adermark via Flickr.

The Abyss Called “God”

by onApril 2, 2013

Spiritual writing can be terrible, making spiritual reading painful. Avoid that. Start here.

T2i - Red Heart by Doug88888 via Flickr.

Heart Matters

by onFebruary 26, 2013

Erotic love poems? In British literature? Tim O’Brien wonders what else he might have missed in high school.

St. Peter's Basilica by Tim O'Brien, SJ

(Non) Habemus Papam: Papal News Roundup

by onFebruary 12, 2013

Looking to catch up on news and reaction about Pope Benedict’s resignation? Tim O’Brien has got you covered.

oil painting brushes by deflam via Flickr.

The Painting? Fake. The Jesuit, Too.

by onJanuary 28, 2013

Which is easier to tell apart: a fake Jesuit or a fake painting? Tim O’Brien was surprised to learn the answer.

Miryam by Giveawayboy at Flickr

Holy Mary (is My Homegirl), Mother of GIFs

by onJanuary 23, 2013

Feminism, flirting and Ignatius in a scarf giving a sassy examination of conscience? Yep, it’s part 2 of our interview with Mary is My Homegirl.

Mary by Jun Acullador at Flickr

There’s Something About Mary (is My Homegirl)

by onJanuary 16, 2013

Tim O’Brien and the author of the tumblr “Mary Is My Homegirl” talk about her website, getting marriage proposals from fans, and what it’s like to be the funniest Catholic on the web (sorry Jake Martin!)

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