Alex Placke, Author at The Jesuit Post

New York Values

by Alex Placke | Jan 22, 2016 | In the News

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

Thanksgiving Traditions

by Alex Placke | Nov 25, 2015 | Faith & Family

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

Pope is Hope

by Alex Placke | Sep 16, 2015 | Faith & Politics, Pope Francis

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

by Alex Placke | Aug 21, 2015 | TJP Reads

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

Transforming a Crisis into Hope

by Alex Placke | Jul 16, 2015 | In the News, Pope Francis

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)

by Alex Placke | Jun 15, 2015 | Pop Culture

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

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...