Jesus asks a direct question of his disciples, “Who do the people say that I am? Who do you say that I am?” Ian Peoples, SJ, reflects on Peter’s answer and what it says about who we are
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Ian entered the Jesuits in 2015. He studied philosophy and journalism at Fordham University. From 2020 to 2023, he served as a prison chaplain to incarcerated youth in the “Jewel of the Caribbean,” Belize. Ian is currently studying theology at Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. He is an avid soccer fan, a booklover, and an aspiring Spanish speaker.
Joined in 2018 41 posts ipeoplessj@thejesuitpost.org
The Pearl of Great Price: Our Gift of Faith | One-Minute Homily
If you were granted one wish, what would you ask for?
You’ll Never Walk Alone: Liverpool Wins the Premier League
Liverpool F.C. have waited for 30 years to be at the top of English Soccer. This year, the hope of their fans and players finally carried them to claim the English Premier League title. What do they have to teach us about hope?
Christ: The Center of Our Life and Love | One-Minute Homily
When all our love is in and through Christ, then our love is amplified beyond our own capabilities.
His Name was George Floyd
How can we respond to another unarmed black man killed by white police officers? We need to read MLK’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” and look to Jesus’s example of righteous anger.
Easter is a Family Reunion
Being at home with my family during the pandemic has made me appreciate the familial dimensions of the Resurrection. This is the latest in our signs of Easter series!
Do You Have Netflix Syndrome?
Netflix and hundreds of other streaming services promise endless satisfaction. But it can be hard to even choose something to watch. What if happiness sometimes means saying no?
Searching for God with NF
The rapper NF came out with a new album about fame, success, mental health and, ultimately, the desire for a relationship with God. We break down the album with the help of St. Thomas Aquinas.
United We Stand: Rapinoe, the White House, and World Cup Glory
The USWNT are hoping to win another World Cup this Sunday. But star forward and co-captain Megan Rapinoe has filled headlines with her back-and-forth exchanges with President Donald Trump. Can the country pull together around U.S. soccer’s biggest stars?