Emmanuel Arenas, SJ, Author at The Jesuit Post

All posts by Emmanuel Arenas, SJ

Raised in Park Ridge, IL, Emmanuel is the second of four children. He studied at Marquette University where he was involved in campus ministry, service trips, and Greek life. He came to know the Jesuits well during this time. After graduating, Emmanuel worked as a fixed income institutional sales assistant in Milwaukee, WI before entering the Society of Jesus in 2018. He is currently pursuing an MA in Philosophy and Theology for Ministry at Saint Louis University. In addition to his studies, Emmanuel teaches catechism at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish and serves as the chaplain for the Saint Louis University baseball team.

MAGIS Experiences, Day 1

by The Jesuit Post | Jul 16, 2013 | MAG+S & WYD

Meet the Magis Experience groups in the first of our daily updates from the road.

What Child is This? Or rather, What Children are These?

by Philip Nahlik, SJ | Dec 17, 2021 | Christmas, Holidays, Jesuit 101

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

by Mike Martinez, SJ | Jun 14, 2021 | Justice, Prayers, Spirituality, Topics

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

by Ryan Birjoo, SJ | Apr 9, 2020 | Art, Film, Pop Culture

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

by Brian Strassburger, SJ | Jan 1, 2020 | Amazon Synod, Current Events, Economics, Education, Events, Global Catholicism, In the News, Justice, Papal News, Pope Francis

Break out your calendars! Major Catholic events in 2020.

Ignatian “Summer Soul” Workout Plan: Part 1

by Mike Martinez, SJ | Jun 21, 2019 | Humor, Pop Culture, Spirituality

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.