The Unbreakable New Year’s Resolution

The Unbreakable New Year’s Resolution

As I procrastinated in my gym today, trying to delay the impending agony of my workout, I read the New Year’s resolution board by the lockers.   I’ve seen the board since January but hadn’t yet taken time to read all the member’s posts about their resolutions for...
Lean In for Equality

Lean In for Equality

March is Women’s History Month and a time to celebrate the gift that women are to each of us, our Church, and our society. Which naturally leads me to think of lacrosse and pro wrestling. When I think of testosterone-laden sports that are high on the bro scale, pro...
One (Jesuit) Friend to Another

One (Jesuit) Friend to Another

When The Jesuit Post began three years ago, we were a fresh, independent voice that wanted to speak to a younger generation in a way that most Catholic media did not. Our independence helped us develop our own style and tone, one that we think offers a unique...
Reports of My Death

Reports of My Death

“Remember, from dust you have come, and to dust you shall return.” The ashes were smeared on my forehead by a colleague of mine at the early morning prayer service. Little bits fell on my nose and were pointed out by someone I’d never seen in church before. Get...
Worth Listening: No Shade in the Shadow of the Cross

Worth Listening: No Shade in the Shadow of the Cross

Sufjan Stevens dropped the first single from his upcoming album, Carrie & Lowell, and it cuts straight to the heart. For the uninitiated, Sufjan’s an indie singer-songwriter from Detroit. (He was named by the leader of an interfaith spiritual community that his...
Upright Living in an Upside Down World

Upright Living in an Upside Down World

The world is a mess…upside down and inside out. Our news feeds have been engulfed by images of Ferguson on fire, floods, and bombs lighting up dark skies all over the world. ISIS is rising and people are dying. We are captivated by crisis and catastrophe. This...