People have told TJP writer Brian Strassburger, S.J. that he looks like Jesus. It leaves him wondering: “Um, what exactly does Jesus look like?”
All posts by 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.
Joined in 2012 ppetrichsj@thejesuitpost.org @ppetrich
0 postsThe Articles from 2014 That Made Me Think, Laugh, and Cry
Michael Rossmann loves talking about what he has read recently. Here he recaps the best he read in 2014 and invites you to make your own recommendations.
A Frat Boy’s Confession: An Open Letter to the Fraternity Men of America
Unwittingly and with the best of intentions, I was an enabler of violence…
Some Catholics
The Catholic Church has been described as “here comes everybody.” In Some Catholics, Joe Hoover, in vibrant detail, describes… some Catholics.
8 Phone Calls You Get in your 20’s
After turning 30, Brian Strassburger looks back on the important phone calls he got in his 20’s.
Requiem for a Dog
Jayme Stayer considers love for pets, mourning a dog, and Jesuit life.
A Guaranteed Mystery
Unlike science and philosophy, faith must leave room for Mystery. John Shea considers how belief in Mystery comes with no guarantees.
Catholics should be more obedient (and bishops less bossy)
Chris Schroeder explores what true obedience–and true leadership–looks like.
It’s March Madness; and I’m a Loser
TJP Resident Bracketologist Brian Strassburger talks basketball, winning, and how sports shape our notion of success.