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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 as a Spanish teacher at Cristo Rey Jesuit College Prep in Houston, TX.

Top 10 Finals Moments

Published Dec 17, 2018 in Education, Humor, Social Media ~ Approx 1 min

7 Moments we hope not to see and 3 we absolutely want during finals week…

One-Minute Homily: “Today’s Orphans and Widows”

Published Sep 2, 2018 in One-Minute Homily ~ Approx 1 min

In today’s Gospel Jesus says, “…the things that come out from within are what defile.” In this week’s One-Minute Homily, Juan Ruiz, SJ, reflects on the scandal that has defiled the Church from within and the call to protect the “orphans and widows” of our day. Based on the readings for Sunday, September 2, which […]

One-Minute Homily: “It’s Not About Us”

Published Mar 18, 2018 in Spirituality ~ Approx 1 min

What is Lent really about? Juan Ruiz, SJ, gives some great advice about Lenten promises during this week’s One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, March 18, 2018, which you can read here http://bit.ly/2GxMAGx

A Firsthand Account of Hurricane Harvey

Published Sep 12, 2017 in In the News ~ Approx 2 mins

Juan Ruiz, SJ lives and works in Houston and was in the city throughout Hurricane Harvey.

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.

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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.

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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.”