Joshua Peters, SJ, Author at The Jesuit Post

All posts by Joshua Peters, SJ

Joshua Peters, SJ is an 8th generation descendant of Acadians who escaped diaspora and settled in Detroit before the United States even existed. He lived in Chicago for the past six years while he pursued a master’s degree in social philosophy and taught at Christ the King Jesuit College Prep, even if, according to his sophomores, he was “always doin’ too much.” Though he studied on the North Side and taught on the West Side, he worshiped at St. Benedict the African Church on the South Side where he sang in the gospel choir and was made a Knight of St. Peter Claver. He is currently an M.Div. student at the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, CA.

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.