by Chris Williams, SJ | Dec 21, 2017 | In the News, Music, Pop Culture, Sexuality ~ Approx. 4 mins
Sam Smith took the world by storm in 2014 with his stunning voice and passionate autobiographical songwriting in his first album “In the Lonely Hour” featuring his Grammy winning track “Stay with Me.” He made even larger waves when he came out as gay prior to this...
by Colten Biro | Dec 20, 2017 | Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
Shortly after Christmas, I’ll travel down from Saint Louis to Louisiana to visit my family. The entire month before the trip, I’ve been preparing. Packing? … No. Christmas shopping? … No. Planning a list of activities? … No. ...
by Ken Homan, SJ | Dec 18, 2017 | Faith & Politics, Uncategorized ~ Approx. 3 mins
Imagine it – a cozy creche with the shepherds, magi, and animals all in awe of the newborn baby. A joyful mother and father look tenderly upon their new son, Jesus. The star above shines brightly, welcoming the Christ. “Oh Holy Night” rises softly out of the...
by Colten Biro | Dec 18, 2017 | Film, In the News, Pop Culture ~ Approx. 3 mins
**Note: This article dives into some of the details of the recent movie—which I highly recommend—but that also means it’s full of spoilers. So, read on, but be warned! ** “We are the spark, that will light the fire that’ll burn the First Order down to the...
by Brian Strassburger, SJ | Dec 14, 2017 | Faith & Politics, In the News, Justice ~ Approx. 4 mins
Click here for English. [Nota del Editor: Se realizaron las elecciones presidenciales en Honduras el 26 de noviembre. Los resultados de las elecciones han sido cuestionados por varios fuentes locales e internacionales, y no se ha nombrado a ningún ganador oficial. P....
by Brian Strassburger, SJ | Dec 14, 2017 | Faith & Politics, In the News, Justice ~ Approx. 4 mins
Haga clic aquí para español. [Editor’s Note: A general election was held in Honduras on November 26th. The results of the election have been called into question by numerous local and international sources, and no official winner has been named. Ismael Moreno, S.J.,...
by Andrew Hanson | Dec 13, 2017 | Blogs, Faith & Family, Global Catholicism, Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
It’s 7:45 am at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School. The onslaught of students crossing over into the main building from the cafeteria has begun. They hustle to their lockers, swapping out textbooks and jamming class binders into their swollen book bags. Some retie their...
by Brian Strassburger, SJ | Dec 12, 2017 | Faith & Politics, Justice ~ Approx. 4 mins
Click here for English. ¿Cómo acogemos al forastero? Miles de personas que viven en los Estados Unidos no se sienten acogidas en este momento. Los estudiantes de secundaria y universitarios que se benefician de la Ley de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la...
by Brian Strassburger, SJ | Dec 11, 2017 | Faith & Politics, Justice ~ Approx. 4 mins
Haga clic aquí para español. How do we welcome the stranger? Thousands of people living in the United States feel unwelcome right now. High school and college students benefiting from Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals legislation (DACA) are facing an uncertain...
by Bill McCormick, SJ | Dec 10, 2017 | Interview, Social Media, Spirituality ~ Approx. 7 mins
TJP recently sat down with Bishop Paul Tighe, secretary of the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Culture to discuss the Church’s digital ministry. *** John Allen recently called you the Vatican’s nicest guy. How did you get that reputation? My mother’s...
