by Damian Torres-Botello, SJ | Jun 19, 2018 | After College ~ Approx. 4 mins
Miranda lived on the third floor. Amy, her room was below mine. Kili and Heidi lived next to Amy. Collin and I shared a wall, while Sean lived three doors down. And then Debbie, Kate, Elizabeth, Megan, and… We all lived in Berchman’s Hall on the campus of Saint Mary...
by Billy Critchley-Menor, SJ | Jun 18, 2018 | Faith & Politics, Interview, Spirituality ~ Approx. 6 mins
As a part of TJP’s effort to highlight the voices of women in the Church, we recently spoke with Sister Rejane Cytacki. Sr. Rejane is a Sister of Charity of Leavenworth, KS and the Executive Director of the Eco-Justice Center in Racine, WI. She spoke to us about...
by Michael Rossmann, SJ | Jun 17, 2018 | One-Minute Homily ~ Approx. 1 min
We are not in control. Thank God! Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ notes how our God is full of amazing surprises in this week’s One-Minute Homily.
by Ian Peoples, SJ | Jun 14, 2018 | Global Catholicism, In the News, Sports ~ Approx. 3 mins
I distinctly remember the day in 2001 when I fell in love with the game of soccer. It was the annual Fall Festival at my parish. It’s a popular event in the small town I grew up in as many other folks from different denominations would come support our parish and...
by Brad Mills, SJ | Jun 12, 2018 | After College, Global Catholicism ~ Approx. 3 mins
“Lord, break my heart, so the whole world can fall in.” These were the words the priest said during the opening mass at the initial orientation for the Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC). I had graduated from Santa Clara University a month before, and I had just flown away...
by Henoch Derbew | Jun 6, 2018 | Pop Culture, TV ~ Approx. 3 mins
Call the Midwife: The seven-season (and counting) British series tells the story of several midwives and is based on the journals of Nurse Jenny Lee (real life Jennifer Worth) who joins them to begin her career. Like most shows on this list, the main character...
by Brian Strassburger, SJ | Jun 4, 2018 | Interview, Social Media, Spirituality ~ Approx. 6 mins
TJP recently had the opportunity to talk with Olga Segura, an associate editor at America Media. Born in the Dominican Republic, Olga grew up in the Bronx and attended Fordham University. She is one of the co-hosts of the popular “Jesuitical” podcast, a weekly...
by Michael Rossmann, SJ | Jun 3, 2018 | One-Minute Homily ~ Approx. 1 min
As we celebrate Corpus Christi, let us be what we receive. Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ notes how the Eucharist is both a gift and a call.
by Billy Critchley-Menor, SJ | Jun 1, 2018 | Blogs, Catholic Writing, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
The first time I met with my spiritual director after entering the Jesuits, he asked me how I pray. One of the things I mentioned was regularly rattling through Hail Marys. I told him that I tend to pray them throughout the day – on the bus, on walks, during...
by Ken Homan, SJ | May 30, 2018 | Faith & Politics, Music ~ Approx. 3 mins
The happenstance collision of Donald Glover’s music video and the new NFL rules about protesting the National Anthem reminded me of my America, the one I have experienced. Those who challenge the popularly-accepted narrative of America are pushed to the side,...
