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Chris Williams, SJ

Hailing from the one and only Spearfish, South Dakota, Chris (a.k.a. “Spear”) is currently at Loyola University in Chicago to study Philosophy and Spirituality. He slowly marched up the ladder of city life from Omaha, to St. Paul , and now the Windy City - falling in love with bright lights of shows and symphonies and the plethora of great food and drink. The serene Black Hills and its people, however, will still always have a hold on his heart. He loves wasting money on going to movies in the theater, and most of all cherishes his family, friends, and being in the Society of Jesus.

Religion & Love in “If Beale Street Could Talk”

Published Jan 22, 2019 in Faith & Family, Film, Pop Culture, Sexuality, Spirituality ~ Approx 4 mins

Unplanned pregnancy. Family reactions. This Oscar-worthy movie looks at the gray areas of life.

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“Boy Erased,” Conversion Therapy, and the Catholic Church

Published Nov 16, 2018 in Film, Sexuality ~ Approx 5 mins

“Boy Erased” shows the damage caused by conversion therapy, a practice which also has a sad history in the Catholic Church.

In the Still of the Night

Published Nov 14, 2018 in Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx 3 mins

In restless silence, there is a way to find peace.

An Ode to Families

Published May 23, 2018 in Blogs, Catholic Writing, Faith & Family, Spirituality ~ Approx 3 mins

Families can be chaos, but there is holiness to be found.

Dark Humor

Published Apr 11, 2018 in Blogs, Humor, Spirituality ~ Approx 3 mins

Chris Williams, SJ remembers that laughter can lead us out of the darkness.

(Almost) One Second Every Day

Published Mar 1, 2018 in Blogs, Social Media, Spirituality, Uncategorized ~ Approx 3 mins

In just 30 seconds, Chris Williams, SJ, recalls the gifts of 30 days.

Just Looking at You

Published Jan 17, 2018 in Blogs, Film, Pope Francis, Spirituality ~ Approx 3 mins

Chris Williams, SJ, takes some time to take a look at the eyes of a friend.

Sam Smith’s Homosexuality and the Catholic Church

Published Dec 21, 2017 in In the News, Music, Pop Culture, Sexuality ~ Approx 4 mins

Sam Smith narrates his struggle with his faith and sexuality in his new album, “The Thrill of it All.”

A Heart of Stone (My Own)

Published Oct 26, 2017 in Blogs, In the News, Spirituality ~ Approx 3 mins

In the wake of recent tragedy, Chris Williams, SJ is haunted by his reaction.

We Were Both Weak

Published Sep 13, 2017 in Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx 4 mins

In his TJP debut, Chris Williams, SJ, finds something in common with a young man behind bars – a desire to find hope in the face of weakness.