by Tucker Redding, SJ | Jul 8, 2018 | One-Minute Homily ~ Approx. 1 min
When Jesus goes to his hometown, the people can’t see who he really is. Sometimes, this happens to us too. Tucker Redding, SJ, explores how we can recognize Jesus in this One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings from Sunday, July 8, which you can find here:...
by Bill McCormick, SJ | Jul 4, 2018 | Faith & Politics, Immigration, Justice ~ Approx. 1 min
The below sonnet appears on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, perhaps the greatest symbol of the American spirit. Written by Emma Lazarus in 1884, its words inspire and challenge us today. Is Lady Liberty still the “Mother of Exiles” in 2018? Not like the...
by Michael Rossmann, SJ | Jul 3, 2018 | Social Media ~ Approx. 1 min
There’s a whole bunch of crazy online. It’s easy to criticize, but what we really need is a contribution, says Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ in the first video in a series called “The Digital Church.”
by Jim Kennedy, SJ | Jun 24, 2018 | Global Catholicism ~ Approx. 3 mins
My people have been lost sheep; their shepherds have led them astray, turning them away on the mountains; from mountain to hill they have gone, they have forgotten their fold. (Jeremiah 50:6) The sexual abuse crisis has returned to the United States, as accusations of...
by David Inczauskis, SJ | Jun 24, 2018 | One-Minute Homily ~ Approx. 1 min
After month’s of silence, Zechariah chose the name, John? David Inczauskis explores the birth of John the Baptist in this week’s One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, June 24, 2018, which you can find here: https://bit.ly/2lqOOgT ¿Después de...
by Bill McCormick, SJ | Jun 22, 2018 | Faith & Politics, Immigration, In the News ~ Approx. 3 mins
As you may know, recently a U.S. political party trampled upon the Gospel and Judeo-Christian values in an effort to destroy traditional marriage and the family. Through this rabid secularism, the party sought to maximize state power, claiming for the government the...
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...