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ppetrichsj

Perry Petrich, SJ

Perry once played in a children's band in New York City. On a related note, he has degrees in Theatre and Theology from Fordham University where he wrote his thesis on The Hold Steady. Originally from Tacoma, his false idols include the Mariners, Seahawks and Washington Huskies. He also worked at the Kino Border Initiative in Ambos Nogales. He is currently studying theology in Berkeley, CA.

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Bey Came to Slay: Black Liberation at the Super Bowl Halftime Show

Perry Petrich, SJ  Feb 11, 2016  In the News, Justice, Sports ~ Approx 4 mins

The Spirit came to proclaim liberty to captives and bring eyesight to the blind. Perry Petrich S.J. sees in Beyoncé one fierce vessel of grace.

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The Magi Reach Their Destination

Perry Petrich, SJ  Jan 10, 2016  Spirituality ~ Approx 1 min

As the Christmas season officially ends, Perry Petrich concludes his pictorial look at the journey of the Magi today on the U.S.-Mexico border.

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The Magi Continue Their Journey

Perry Petrich, SJ  Jan 4, 2016  Spirituality ~ Approx 1 min

Just as the Magi continue their journey, this series from Perry Petrich shows how those on the border also continue their journey.

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Magi among Cacti

The Journey of the Magi Today

Perry Petrich, SJ  Dec 31, 2015  Spirituality ~ Approx 1min

While working on the U.S.-Mexico border, Perry Petrich, SJ describes the people he meets who have left their homes in search of transformation and asks us to consider where we see the Magi in our daily lives.

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Top 5 Celibate and/or Single Valentine’s Day Songs

Perry Petrich, SJ  Feb 13, 2014  Uncategorized ~ Approx 1min

The perfect Valentine’s Day playlist, especially if you find yourself without a date.

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Natalia Gorbaněvská couresty Flickr user Ondřej Lipár

The Dead Beat: Poets of Prison Edition

Perry Petrich, SJ  Dec 13, 2013  Uncategorized ~ Approx 2 mins

Like Nelson Mandela, these three were imprisoned unjustly and wrote about it beautifully, inspiring people and place near and far.

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Hypodermic syringe courtesy Flickr user hitthatswitch

The Dead Beat: Ounce of Prevention Edition

Perry Petrich, SJ  Nov 29, 2013  Uncategorized ~ Approx 2min

These recently-vanquished visionaries all got that 1:16 ratio.

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Tom Foley portrait image courtesy Flickr user Speaker John Boehner

The Dead Beat: All Saints and All Souls Edition

Perry Petrich, SJ  Nov 1, 2013  Uncategorized ~ Approx 2min

These modern-day departed bear witness to what the best of humanity can be.

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Ted Cruz image courtesy Flickr user Gage Skidmore

The Dead Beat: Doubt Edition

Perry Petrich, SJ  Oct 18, 2013  Uncategorized ~ Approx 2min

A little healthy self-doubt won’t kill you. Or will it?

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Pink Floyd pig image courtesy Flickr user Dave Smith

The Dead Beat: Animal Edition

Perry Petrich, SJ  Oct 4, 2013  Uncategorized ~ Approx 2 mins

This week, a menagerie memoriam to the purveyors of Pokemon and Pintos and Pink Floyd. Also, a polar bear.

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