Eric Immel, S.J. reflects on the bravery of loving in public, on its risks and rewards, and on learning to live with greater love than fear.
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Eric was raised in Green Bay, and despite his best efforts to remain indifferent, the Packers have a stronghold on his emotional well-being. He enjoys grilling bratwurst, whales, and playing the drums. If he weren't a Jesuit, he'd likely make a last ditch effort at penning terrible pop songs. He appreciates a good beard and Stanley Tucci movies, and he studies theology at the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry.
Joined in 2013 100 posts eimmelsj@thejesuitpost.org
No Parents…
Eric Immel, SJ grows in humility by remembering that his life is a gift and he grows in generosity by trying to be more like the ones who nurtured it for him in the first place.
Fine By Me: An All-Embracing Love
A close friend decided to come out to Eric Immel, SJ while shopping for a ‘Campbell’s Soup’ costume. Ever since then Eric finds that he’s the one being opened up again and again for the sake of love.
Awake is the New Sleep: On Resting and Rising
Eric Immel, SJ has a hard time waking up and discovers a solution in simplicity.
Tan solo un desconocido en el autobús: sobre anonimato y engaño
Eric Immel, SJ no es del todo sincero con la mujer que en el autobús le pregunta por el anillo que lleva en el dedo. Cuando se sincera descubre una valiosa verdad: “Compartimos lo que somos una y otra vez, con amor”.
Just a Stranger on the Bus: On Anonymity and Deception
Eric Immel, SJ isn’t totally honest with a woman on the bus who asks about the ring on his finger. In coming clean he discovers a valuable truth: “We share ourselves again and again in love.”
De la mano: un humilde encuentro en la Magnificent Mile
Originalmente en inglés, traducido por Manuel Carrasco García-Moreno Me cuento entre la gente más privilegiada del mundo. Soy un hombre blanco americano. Soy un cristiano bien alimentado, sin discapacidades y con alta formación académica. He tenido muchas ventajas en...
The Weight of Change
Eric Immel, SJ says, “God, this needs to change.” And God responds, “Perhaps, but I love you just the way you are.”
By the Hand: A Humble Encounter on the Magnificent Mile
Eric Immel, SJ takes the hand of a man on the street, finds himself consoled in an uncomfortable moment, and discovers a thing or two about privilege and grace.