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Juan Ruiz, SJ

Juan grew up in Memphis, TN where he learned to sprinkle his English with y’alls and his Spanish with manners. As the proud child of two Hispanic parents, Juan was shepherded through Catholic education and eventually graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration from Saint Louis University. After working for one year as an IT Consultant in Saint Louis, MO for a wonderful company, he entered the Society of Jesus. He is now working on an M.A. in Social Philosophy at Loyola University Chicago.

Trump in the Land of Castro

Published Aug 14, 2017 in Faith & Politics ~ Approx 2 mins

Political strongmen in the United States are not free to do as they please.

10 Moments for Easter Sunday

Published Mar 27, 2016 in Humor ~ Approx 1 min

Some highlights from every Easter, compliments of Juan Ruiz, SJ.

10 Moments for Lent

Published Feb 10, 2016 in Humor ~ Approx 1 min

We’ve all been there; there’s no sense in being ashamed. Juan Ruiz, SJ on some common moments in Lent.

students taking final exam

10 Moments during Finals Week

Published Dec 9, 2015 in Education, Humor ~ Approx 1min

It’s that time of year again: finals. Juan Ruiz, SJ shares some moments you might encounter in these coming weeks.

Mavis!-Kimberly_Cecchini-088 by Montclair Film Festival

Colbert, Suffering, and Gratitude

Published Aug 28, 2015 in In the News, Spirituality ~ Approx 2 mins

All of life is a gift to be lived… eventually in gratitude.

Awe in “No Man’s Sky”

Published Jun 3, 2015 in Uncategorized ~ Approx 1min

Can a digital world leave you in awe? Juan Ruiz SJ investigates “No Man’s Sky.”

Sit There | Flickr User Mance | Flickr Creative Commons

Who Are You Listening To?

Published Mar 20, 2015 in Uncategorized ~ Approx 2 mins

Juan Ruiz SJ invites us to stop listening to ourselves only and start listening to each other.

Teen texting image courtesy Flickr user Zoe

Sexty Thoughts: Pondering teen sexting

Published Nov 26, 2014 in Uncategorized ~ Approx 2 mins

Looking at a wide-ranging and serious issue, Juan Ruiz wonders what a better response might be.