Eric Immel, SJ / Aug 13, 2023 / One-Minute Homily, Videos ~ Approx. 1 min
God can make use of anything to draw us closer to Jesus. With faith, even water can support us as we walk toward Jesus. Fr. Eric Immel, SJ, reflects on his own prayer experience of Jesus walking on water. Based on the readings for Sunday, August 13, 2023. How did...
Ty Wahlbrink, SJ / Aug 11, 2023 / Return to the Classics ~ Approx. 6 mins
One of the goals of The Jesuit Post is to create content that can be used in high school and college classrooms. The “Return to the Classics” series is one way we aim to fulfill that goal. Every year, thousands of students at Jesuit schools read a selection of the...
Ian Peoples, SJ / Aug 10, 2023 / Current Events, Uncategorized ~ Approx. 7 mins
In June, veteran Vatican journalist and writer John Allen Jr. released his newest book, Catholics and Contempt: How Catholic Media Fuel Today’s Fights and What to Do about It, published by the Word on Fire Institute. As the title suggests, Allen’s goal is to convince...
Tom Elitz, SJ / Aug 9, 2023 / Global Catholicism, MAG+S & WYD ~ Approx. 5 mins
I walked with my pilgrim group through the cobblestone streets of Coimbra and arrived at the “Old Cathedral” of the city. The sign outside indicated that construction on the Gothic building was completed in the twelfth century. I placed my hand on one of...
William Manaker, SJ / Aug 6, 2023 / One-Minute Homily, Videos ~ Approx. 1 min
We can’t always be in a spiritual high, but these moments can motivate us as we continue on our journey. William Manaker, SJ, reflects on the experience of the Transfiguration. Based on the readings for the Feast of the Transfiguration. Spiritual highs feel...
Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ / Aug 4, 2023 / Prayers, Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
“Hello, would you like three free tickets?” I asked a group of college-aged people as they stood in line to purchase their entry at a music festival in Milwaukee. They looked skeptical and exclaimed, “Free? What’s the catch?” I quickly explained that I was given...
Ken Homan, SJ / Aug 2, 2023 / Gender, Sexuality ~ Approx. 5 mins
Content Warning: This piece contains language regarding suicide, self-harm, bullying, and trauma. In June 2021, my friend Caroline posted a story on her Instagram with encouragement to add pronouns to one’s profile, as well as instructions on how to do so. I responded...
Patrick Hyland, SJ / Jul 31, 2023 / Spirituality, The Jesuits ~ Approx. 5 mins
In Spain, where I live, the Jesuits sell both calendars and board games. The calendar includes a daily quote, usually a small reflection on something about Church history or teaching. The board game is meant to spark group conversations about faith, vocation, and...
William Manaker, SJ / Jul 30, 2023 / One-Minute Homily, Videos ~ Approx. 1 min
What would you do to obtain a great treasure? What are we willing to do for the sake of the Kingdom of God? William Manaker, SJ, reflects on the value of the Kingdom of God through the parable of the treasure in the field. Based on the readings for Sunday, July 30,...
Ty Wahlbrink, SJ / Jul 29, 2023 / Papal News, Pope Francis ~ Approx. 7 mins
Ten years ago this Saturday, Pope Francis spoke these five simple words that reverberated around the world: “Who am I to judge?”. Then a relatively new pontiff, this was his comment in response to a reporter who inquired about a “gay lobby” in the Vatican. Francis...
