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All posts by Damian Torres-Botello, SJ
Damian was a theatre artist (prior to becoming a Jesuit) in his hometown of Kansas City (the Missouri side) and Chicago — mostly playwriting, but dabbling in acting and directing as well. He is an avid belter of showtunes, performer of personal concerts in the car, writer, prayer partner, frequent movie goer, advocate of social justice, and spiritual director. He currently plays the role of deacon and serves at two parishes in Boston: St. Katherine Drexel and the Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola. He will be ordained a priest in June 2023.
Joined in 2015 dbotellosj@thejesuitpost.org
55 postsWhat Child is This? Or rather, What Children are These?
To explore the mystery of the Incarnation, Philip draws, quite literally, on his experience working with children in the Jesuit novitiate.
What’s the Point? Let’s ‘Examen’ the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
We have often heard about Jesus in books, art and sermons, but how well do we actually know him? Maybe that’s the whole point of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a devotion celebrated during the entire month of June. Here’s an Examen with the Sacred Heart of Christ.
Walking with Christ through Film
Films about the life of Christ can help us deepen our relationship with Jesus. Four Jesuits pick four different movies on the life of Jesus and reflect on how these selections help them draw closer to Christ.
Catholic Guide to 2020
Break out your calendars! Major Catholic events in 2020.
Ignatian “Summer Soul” Workout Plan: Part 1
It’s summer time! Time to commit to that elusive “summer bod,” but what about that “summer soul”? Coach St. Ignatius of Loyola gives us five spiritual exercise tips to get that soul pumpin’ for the greater glory of God.
12 Problems Trump Didn’t Start
We can’t move forward by blaming everything on Trump.
Painting a Vision: Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Andrés Arteaga, SJ describes his process of creating art in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe and displays the beautiful finished product.
Ten Years of Pope Francis: Top 10 Moments
Today we celebrate 10 years since Jorge Bergoglio became Pope Francis. Here are 10 of our favorite moments of his papacy so far. What are yours?