It may seem like nowadays, our national politics is defined by divisiveness and gridlock. There are so many in the United States that feel like the pursuit of justice is becoming less and less possible. However, there is actually one area of politics that does not...
A Jesuit friend of mine and I often trade movie recommendations— “magnanimity movies,” we call them. These movies open and tug at the heart and are usually best watched alone. I made the mistake of watching one such movie on a plane and have never been more grateful...
I’m starting to get a little nervous about the state of baseball these days. For more than two months now, the MLB has been in a lockout between the players and owners in the absence of a collective bargaining agreement. Both sides have been at a standstill, with...
When Peter says, “Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man,” Jesus doesn’t obey. Thank God for that! Tucker Redding, SJ, reflects on Jesus’ response to our brokenness. Based on the readings for Sunday, February 6, 2022. How does Jesus...
St. Ignatius was not a nice guy, either before or after his conversion. He was a passionate guy. Before his conversion, he was viciously passionate for his own success, for women, for glory on the battlefield. After his conversion, Ignatius redirected that same energy...
This is the seventh installment of A Deacon’s Diary. In the sixth installment, Steve pondered dark things in the darkness of December. I. On a recent Sunday, ordinariness had recommenced at Boston University, despite (not unfounded) fears of COVID outbreaks. Vestments...
The Jesuit Border Podcast seeks to promote a greater understanding of the migrant situation at the U.S.-Mexico border as well as the response of the Catholic Church. The hosts are Fr. Louie Hotop, SJ, and Fr. Brian Strassburger, SJ, two recently-ordained Jesuit...
This month marks the 10 year anniversary of The Jesuit Post! On January 22, 2012, a group of young Jesuits in formation started this site and published its first 12 articles, ranging from reform of U.S. healthcare to the reform of the Catholic Liturgy, from Little...
“Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.” Sometimes we make snap judgments about others and ourselves. Tucker Redding, SJ, reflects on the knowledge that the one who knows us best is the one that calls us with great love. Based on the readings for...
The following reflection is part of our “Jesuit 101” series, celebrating the Ignatian Year. This piece helps us to dive deeper into the First Principle and Foundation from the Spiritual Exercises. To learn more, check out our explainer article: “Jesuit 101: The First...
