10 Moments during Finals Week

10 Moments during Finals Week

“Finals.”  A word and season that strikes fear in the heart of many a student.  If you or anyone you know is currently undergoing the semesterly gauntlet of exams and papers, I’m sure you’ll be able to relate to some of these classic finals experiences. When you...
Here. But not yet. A TJP Advent-ure: Week 3

Here. But not yet. A TJP Advent-ure: Week 3

As we continue our Advent series, this week’s installment is from Eric Immel, SJ: If Only I Weren’t Afraid The train car was empty, save two others. There was a lady dressed from head to toe in orange and fur, a fiery, fluffy beacon blazing against the dark,...
When Britney Spears Becomes Art

When Britney Spears Becomes Art

View image | gettyimages.com In every dance course that I take, we are asked about our training. Some students mention ballet; others modern. Then it is my turn. “Hey, my name is Andrés, and I would say that I’ve been trained in the Britney Spears technique for twelve...
The Great Holiday Bake Show

The Great Holiday Bake Show

This past weekend I was staying with one of my sisters and got to watch my ten year old niece show off her baking skills.  It was great to see someone I held when she was a week old now taking pride in baking brownies and cookies.  As some of you might remember, I’m a...
Doing Justice to Love

Doing Justice to Love

God loves everyone. I don’t. Recent months have seen a flurry of humanitarian crises throughout the world. These crises almost invariably unfold the same way: A horrendous event occurs. A great outpouring of sympathy and support follows. Then comes a backlash from...
Thanksgiving Traditions

Thanksgiving Traditions

Last year as November drew to a close I found myself desperately searching online for local grocery stores that sold turkeys. I was living in London, where a Thanksgiving holiday was as strange and exotic as American football, and the thought of having a whole turkey...