New York Values
Published Jan 22, 2016 in In the News ~ Approx 3 mins
Alex Placke, SJ rises to the defense of the Big Apple.
Thanksgiving Traditions
Published Nov 25, 2015 in Faith & Family ~ Approx 3 mins
Alex Placke, SJ prepares for Thanksgiving by sharing some of his favorite parts of the holiday.
Pope is Hope
Published Sep 16, 2015 in Faith & Politics, Pope Francis ~ Approx 1min
Alex Placke, SJ was in Times Square for the release of the “Popemojis” app and had a firsthand experience that #GoodIsWinning.
TJP Reads: The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever
Published Aug 21, 2015 in TJP Reads ~ Approx 2min
Alex Placke, SJ reflects over how Thomas Covenant teaches each of us the importance of believing in ourselves.
Transforming a Crisis into Hope
Published Jul 16, 2015 in In the News, Pope Francis ~ Approx 3 mins
What does Pope Francis’ visit in South America have to do with Greece? And what does that have to do with me?
Sharing Yourself(ie)
Published Jun 15, 2015 in Pop Culture ~ Approx 2min
Are selfies as self-centered as they seem? Alex Placke, SJ offers a new way of thinking about the selfie.
Worth Trying: Go for a Walk
Published Mar 30, 2015 in Sports ~ Approx 3 mins
I am a pretty restless person. Anyone that knows me can tell you that I’m not one to enjoy sitting around all day behind a book. Although I am known to enjoy a full day of Netflix every once in a while, I always feel disgusting afterwards. Luckily for me, this past year I have […]
Life Lessons from Parks and Rec
Published Feb 28, 2015 in Humor, Pop Culture ~ Approx 2 mins
Alex Placke, SJ shares some of the life lessons he’s learned from Parks and Rec.
5 Tips for Riding Public Transit
Published Nov 21, 2014 in Science & Technology ~ Approx 3 mins
Our own Alex Placke, SJ, asks how we can engage with life in between our destinations.
D’oh! Growing Up With The Simpsons
Published Aug 25, 2014 in Uncategorized ~ Approx 2min
Alex Placke, SJ reflects on how the Simpsons have animated our lives since 1989…