TJP Best of 2018

TJP Best of 2018

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...
Are the Irish For Real this Time?

Are the Irish For Real this Time?

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...
“O Come, O Come Emmanuel”: Interrupt Us with Hope

“O Come, O Come Emmanuel”: Interrupt Us with Hope

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...
One-Minute Homily: “Messengers of Joy”

One-Minute Homily: “Messengers of Joy”

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
It Takes 10,000 Steps

It Takes 10,000 Steps

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...
Top 10 Finals Moments

Top 10 Finals Moments

I doubt this will help your productivity, but it sure will be entertaining… 1. When you wake up and realize that you just dreamed the alarm went off because you’re anxious… via GIPHY 2. When you look up to take a breath and the teacher catches your eye...