Speaking as a parasitologist, John Shea thinks that tapeworms, rats, and – yes – even feces have something to teach us. (Just not over dinner.)
All posts by Ian Peoples, SJ
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
A Big Fat Problem
Michael Rozier takes on obesity. It presents us with a public health quandary, he says, as well as with a window into our own judgmentalism.
A Mashup Age
Far from indicting digital media, TJP’s resident DJ Paul Lickteig poses a challenge: when are we as Catholics going to embrace the mashup age?
Mandated Reporting and Health Care Controversy
As a son of two worlds (Catholic & public health) Michael Rozier reconciles his divided heart by arguing that “we will never know what it is possible to achieve unless we believe that people of good will are ultimately on the same team.”
A Tea Ritual in Morocco: A Reflection of Formation in Patience
The Moroccan tea ritual involves more than merely boiling some water. Reflecting on the components of this cultural ritual, Danilo reflects on his formative experiences in Morocco that will shape his future as a minister.
The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Every Chicago Deep Dish Pizza: Part III
The practice of repetition is an important tool used throughout the Spiritual Exercises. Looking back on their shared time in Chicago, Collin and Michael reflect on how we all might learn to better savor the graces in our own lives.
Rarámuri Spirituality
Following the Raramuri tradition, and the importance of dreams, Sebastian found himself facing a whole new way of encountering with God and the Divine in the making of a Yumari, the Raramuri traditional religious feast.
What are we waiting for? | One-Minute Homily
The Gospel of Mark doesn’t have an Infancy Narrative, but instead gets right into the action. Fr. Eric Immel, SJ, reflects on the urgency of this gospel and reminds us that we don’t need to wait to prepare for the Lord.
What World Youth Day Taught a Jesuit Pilgrim
Read how one Jesuit’s recent trip to Portugal to attend World Youth Day helped him understand the essence of Catholicism.