by Jason McCreery | Jan 3, 2019 | Art, Holidays, Justice, Music, Pop Culture ~ Approx. 5 mins
When I first heard the song Hunger by Florence and the Machine, I was arrested by the opening lines: At seventeen, I started to starve myself I thought that love was a kind of emptiness And at least I understood then the hunger I felt And I didn’t have to call...
by Brian Strassburger, SJ | Jan 1, 2019 | Global Catholicism, Holidays, In the News, Justice, MAG+S & WYD, Papal News, Pope Francis, Spirituality ~ Approx. 5 mins
Happy New Year! As we welcome in 2019, this year has a lot in store. The world’s largest democracy (India) will hold general elections, and Brexit’s official date looms in March. The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team will look to defend their World Cup title in France...
by The Jesuit Post | Dec 31, 2018 | Catholic Writing ~ Approx. 1 min
It’s been a busy year for our world, our church, and our humble project here at The Jesuit Post. As we take stock of 2018, here are some highlights from our corner of the Internet. Most-read pieces: 5. 12 Reasons You Shouldn’t Go to Confession This Lent by Brendan...
by Michael Rossmann, SJ | Dec 30, 2018 | Uncategorized ~ Approx. 1 min
They were the Holy Family, but they were still a family. Misunderstanding was inevitable. Still, they show us how to avoid a family meltdown, says Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ in this week’s One-Minute Homily, based on the Sunday readings that can be found...
by Dan Dixon, SJ | Dec 27, 2018 | In the News, Pop Culture, Sports ~ Approx. 4 mins
I have a confession: when I first heard that my alma mater, The University of Notre Dame, drew the Clemson Tigers in the four-team College Football Playoff for a chance to reach the National Championship game, my first reaction was that my beloved Fightin’ Irish don’t...
by Ken Homan, SJ | Dec 25, 2018 | One-Minute Homily ~ Approx. 1 min
It’s time to sing for joy. Christ comes to bring hope to our world. Merry Christmas from Br. Ken Homan, SJ, and all of us at the Jesuit Post. This #1MinHomily is based on the readings for Christmas, which you can find here: https://bit.ly/2CxBWPw
by Colten Biro | Dec 23, 2018 | Holidays ~ Approx. 3 mins
I hadn’t noticed it until recently, but this year I’ve been haunted by the song “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” My playlists all Advent have contained various versions of the carol by The Civil Wars, JJ Heller, and others. And for some strange reason, the more unnerving...
by Emanuel Werner | Dec 23, 2018 | One-Minute Homily ~ Approx. 1 min
Mary brings the joy of the Lord through a simple greeting. How can we bring Christ to others? Check out this week’s #1MinHomily by Emanuel Werner, SJ. Based on the readings for Sunday, December 23, 2018, which you can find here: https://bit.ly/2Beg4XG
by Emanuel Werner | Dec 20, 2018 | Music, Pop Culture, Sexuality ~ Approx. 3 mins
The more I learn about Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, better known as Lady Gaga, the more fascinated I become. Gaga is a musical powerhouse with an original tone and tenor to her voice which attracts many and a penchant for tickling the ivories. Her recent...
by Eric Immel, SJ | Dec 19, 2018 | Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
The air smells like grilled brats and sauerkraut. Odd for downtown Chicago in December. It’s a frigid 18° outside. Pigeons gather around what looks like a piece of Jimmy John’s bread, but they scurry out of my way as I approach. I stop for a moment and take a deep...
