Minneapolis has a lot of paths around her lakes, and they attract an interesting mix of people. I often wonder, as I make way along the lake paths, what goes through their hearts and minds…
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Joe Simmons, SJ studied theology at Boston College, and was ordained a priest at his alma mater, Marquette University, in 2017. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in theology and literature at Campion Hall, University of Oxford. Joe enjoys language(s), running, and wrestling with the big questions.
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For Whom the Bell Tolls
I admit it – I’m a sucker for a good old-fashioned bell tower. This past Sunday, my mind was wandering when suddenly a single, sobering bell tolled, chasing away my wandering thoughts…
Finding God Through Thick and Thin
“Don’t you know that God is the same everywhere?” the Father asked. “Yes,” the boy answered, “…but I’m not.” I thought of this a few weeks ago, as I sat reading…
Out of the Mouths of Babes: Why I Love Teaching Teenagers
One of my favorite students (not that teachers have favorites), who can do no wrong in my estimation (not that teachers are partial), floats in late, unphased by his tardiness and starts chatting me up…
Sarcasm Part 3: On Etymology and Jesuit Romanticism
Teaching in a high school as I do, maybe I shouldn’t have been surprised at finding myself utterly unable to get any distance from sarcasm these past few days…
Sarcasm Part 2: Simpsons, Seinfeld, and St. Ignatius’ Response to Cynicism
You can tell a lot about a person by what they read. I, for one, love perusing people’s bookshelves – but all bets are off in a Jesuit community…
Sarcasm Part 1: On Discerning Love, Valentine’s Day, and the Danger of Sarcasm
My mind has forgotten, or blissfully blocked, the sarcastic comment that prompted her words. I may never recall what I said to her, but I sure remember my sister’s response. It cut like a knife…
‘Tis A Gift To Be Simple…
I still remember memorizing the Our Father as a child in Sunday school. Whenever I’m on a bumpy plane ride, that familiar prayer of my youth comes to me sooner than any comforting words I could assemble on my own…
Where’s Home for You? Reflections on the Transitional State
Look, transitions are hard. Luckily Joe Simmons knows exactly where the “play Semisonic now” button is located and uses it freely.