by Perry Petrich, SJ | Feb 11, 2016 | In the News, Justice, Sports ~ Approx. 4 mins
Embed from Getty Images “‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. For this people’s heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes.” -Matthew 13:14-15 After...
by Bill McCormick, SJ | Feb 10, 2016 | Faith & Politics, In the News ~ Approx. 3 mins
Bill McCormick and Dan Dixon collaborated on this piece from TJP’s New York Office (two laptops on a kitchen table in the Bronx). Two primaries down…dozens to go. [sigh] Here we offer five quick take aways from Tuesday’s primary in New Hampshire....
by Juan Ruiz, SJ | Feb 10, 2016 | Humor ~ Approx. 1 min
Alright folks, we’re about to kick off another Lent. What better way to start than by sharing some classic Lenten experiences? These are only funny because we’ve all been there at some point. When you check the mirror to make sure your ash still looks good. When...
by Garrett Gundlach, SJ | Feb 9, 2016 | Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
Half the snow has melted already, my shoes are muddy, the birds are singing and I couldn’t be happier. The sun is actually warm and the winds bring a smile, the smell of soil, wet trees and hidden fall leaves. It’s January in South Dakota. Now, if you’re from the...
by Colten Biro | Feb 5, 2016 | Faith & Family, Pope Francis, Spirituality ~ Approx. 2 mins
I don’t know about you, but Pope Francis just continually inspires and surprises me. There is something so pastoral to his demeanor. Pope Francis has declared this year a Jubilee of Mercy, inviting us all to seek and to live and to serve mercifully. He certainly has...
by Ken Homan, SJ | Feb 4, 2016 | Justice, Sports ~ Approx. 4 mins
Embed from Getty Images I remember sitting next to my dad as we took a break from chores to enjoy some Sunday football. Dad was a Chicago Bears fan, so naturally I was as well. He would call out plays before they happened – a tight end slant into the endzone or...
by Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ | Feb 3, 2016 | Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
Just as finals were winding down in December, I hopped aboard a red-eye and traveled home to be with family for the holidays. Even with my flight delayed, and the remains of a meatball sub spilled all over my shirt, I was excited to spend time with my siblings and...
by Bill McCormick, SJ | Feb 2, 2016 | Faith & Politics ~ Approx. 3 mins
It’s 9 months until Election Day, and here are five things we learned from the Iowa Caucuses: 1. Cruz Won; Clinton and Sanders Tied Ted Cruz pulled well ahead of Donald Trump, while Hillary Clinton virtually tied with Bernie Sanders. For the...
by Michael Rossmann, SJ | Jan 31, 2016 | In the News ~ Approx. 4 mins
Embed from Getty Images The Iowa Caucus is kind of ridiculous. But for those of us from Iowa, it’s our ridiculousness. And for those of you not from Iowa, perhaps it’s not such a bad thing. Let me explain. As a recent New York Times column demonstrates, critics...
by Sean Barry, SJ | Jan 29, 2016 | Faith & Family, Spirituality ~ Approx. 2 mins
When I was in first grade, I remember that I wanted to be a writer more than anything else in the world. I wanted to tell uplifting stories that gave people hope. That desire has stuck with me in some way throughout my life. And so, I jumped at the chance to tell...
