Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died on December 31, 2022. A prayerful scholar and a humble shepherd, Benedict dedicated his life to knowing Jesus. David Paternostro, SJ, reflects on his legacy.
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David Paternostro, S.J., is a lifelong Texan (no matter where he happens to be assigned). He has taught theatre and theology to high schoolers, and his passions include coffee, Thomas Aquinas, and classic country music--sometimes enjoyed simultaneously. He was ordained a priest in 2018.
Joined in 2017 13 posts dpaternostrosj@thejesuitpost.org
One-Minute Homily: “Am I Good Enough?”
Do you ever feel like you're not good enough? Fr. David Paternostro, SJ, reminds us that God will prepare us for whatever we are called to do. Check out this week's #1MinHomily, based on the readings for Sunday, February 10, which you can find here:...
“They Shall Not Grow Old”: Comrades Through Time
An intimate and personal WWI documentary from “Lord of the Rings” director Peter Jackson.
“A Christmas Without Tinsel”
A dark Christmas is still a real Christmas
Blessed are the Anonymous
Just who is this new Jesuit blessed Tiburcio Arnaiz?
Welcoming Communities with Leah Libresco
Instead of high walls, the Benedict Option is about open doors
Condemning to Death in a Culture of Life
Pope Francis wants us to embrace a culture of life.
Theology of the Body for Today: A Jesuit Post Book Review
John Paul II’s inclusion of human experience makes him invaluable to conversations about sexual morality today.
The Spirit of Rejoicing and Gladness
Francis’ message is for everybody