Alex Placke

New York Values

Alex Placke Jan 22, 2016 In the News ~ Approx 3 mins

Alex Placke, SJ rises to the defense of the Big Apple.

Thanksgiving Traditions

Alex Placke Nov 25, 2015 Faith & Family ~ Approx 3 mins

Alex Placke, SJ prepares for Thanksgiving by sharing some of his favorite parts of the holiday.

Pope is Hope

Alex Placke Sep 16, 2015 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

Alex Placke Aug 21, 2015 TJP Reads ~ Approx 2min

Alex Placke, SJ reflects over how Thomas Covenant teaches each of us the importance of believing in ourselves.

Change? courtesy Flickr CC user SomeDriftwood

Transforming a Crisis into Hope

Alex Placke Jul 16, 2015 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)

Alex Placke Jun 15, 2015 Pop Culture ~ Approx 2min

Are selfies as self-centered as they seem? Alex Placke, SJ offers a new way of thinking about the selfie.

Alex and friends out for a walk, compliments of author

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 […]