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All posts by RJ Jacobs, SJ
RJ was born and raised in Parkersburg, West Virginia, and has been known to belt out John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” in a variety of places and circumstances. He’s a bit of a science geek and had worked as a high school chemistry teacher and a hospital pharmacy intern before joining the Jesuits. He enjoys hiking, singing karaoke, playing trivia, reading, and watching films. He is currently studying social philosophy at Loyola University Chicago.
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What Child is This? Or rather, What Children are These?
To explore the mystery of the Incarnation, Philip draws, quite literally, on his experience working with children in the Jesuit novitiate.
What’s the Point? Let’s ‘Examen’ the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
We have often heard about Jesus in books, art and sermons, but how well do we actually know him? Maybe that’s the whole point of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a devotion celebrated during the entire month of June. Here’s an Examen with the Sacred Heart of Christ.
Walking with Christ through Film
Films about the life of Christ can help us deepen our relationship with Jesus. Four Jesuits pick four different movies on the life of Jesus and reflect on how these selections help them draw closer to Christ.
Catholic Guide to 2020
Break out your calendars! Major Catholic events in 2020.
Ignatian “Summer Soul” Workout Plan: Part 1
It’s summer time! Time to commit to that elusive “summer bod,” but what about that “summer soul”? Coach St. Ignatius of Loyola gives us five spiritual exercise tips to get that soul pumpin’ for the greater glory of God.
12 Problems Trump Didn’t Start
We can’t move forward by blaming everything on Trump.
Painting a Vision: Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Andrés Arteaga, SJ describes his process of creating art in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe and displays the beautiful finished product.
Ten Years of Pope Francis: Top 10 Moments
Today we celebrate 10 years since Jorge Bergoglio became Pope Francis. Here are 10 of our favorite moments of his papacy so far. What are yours?