When Jesus asks, “Who do you say that I am?” to his disciples, it is an invitation into a deeper relationship. Patrick Saint-Jean, SJ, reflects on who we are in relation to Jesus.
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Patrick is an amateur of life, a psychoanalyst by training, and passionate of Ignatius spirituality. He is a regent at Creighton University in Omaha, NE where he teaches in the Department of Psychology. Also, he is the author of The Spiritual Work of Racial Justice: A Month of Meditations with Ignatius of Loyola, (Anamchara 2021).
Joined in 2019 17 posts psaintjeansj@thejesuitpost.org
I am the Bread of Life: A Call to Jesus | One-Minute Homily
When Jesus proclaims that he is the bread of life, many leave him. Can we believe in the bread of life? Patrick St. Jean reflects on our call to believe in this week’s One-Minute Homily.
The Kingdom of God is About Freedom | One-Minute Homily
What will we leave behind to follow Jesus? Patrick Saint-Jean, SJ, reflects on the call of Jesus in today’s gospel.
The Kingdom of God is about Patience | One-Minute Homily
The Kingdom of God is about patience.
The Problems With White Jesus
An excerpt from Patrick Saint-Jean, SJ’s new book, The Spiritual Work of Racial Justice: A Month of Meditations with Ignatius of Loyola
A History of Black History Month
Black history has systematically been forgotten and erased in so many ways. Rather than division, Black History Month has the power to unite us by bringing us to a greater knowledge of the truth, together. Unity can only flourish in the context of truth.
America, Stop the Denial. This Is Who We Are.
What Senator Ted Cruz called an “assault” and a “despicable act of terrorism,” for us in the Black community, was the reinforcement of several realities that we have known for centuries: that our nation is characterized by white privilege and racist violence.
Wearing a Mask is an Act of Love and Justice
After six months of pandemic, it may be tempting to slack off in our diligence, but remember your neighbor and keep wearing a mask!
One Moment for One Thing: Learning to Discern Your Emotions
Patrick Saint-Jean, SJ, once again invites to consider another “One Moment for One Thing.” Let us discover how to get in touch with what we feel while examining our heart and soul to more clearly experience the greater glory of God in our lives and in the world around us. Pray with us once again as we move towards a deeper and clearer relationship with ourselves, hand-in-hand with God.