There are many things in our lives that we are grateful for. But, can we be grateful for difficult moments too?
All posts by Sean Barry, SJ
Sean is a scholastic of the Midwest Province teaching Math and Theology at U of D High in Detroit. He maintains a fierce loyalty to Chicago sports teams, especially the White Sox, having grown up in Chicago's south suburbs. Sean first met the Jesuits while studying Math at Loyola Chicago and joined shortly after graduating. He is a fan of many things but tends to gravitate towards the nerdy.
Joined in 2015 44 posts sbarrysj@thejesuitpost.org
Hope and Uncertainty in the MLB Playoffs
It’s finally time for the MLB Playoffs! How can the uncertainty of these games help us think about hope?
Seeing the Good: “Shaman King” and Human Dignity
The tournament in “Shaman King,” a new anime series, is all about having your wish granted. The protagonist of the series teaches us something surprising about our faith when you look at how he treats his opponents.
How a video game is helping me re-examine mental health issues
The first time you play a game like Doki Doki Literature Club Plus, you think it’ll be superficial and light. Then stranger and horrible things begin happening throughout gameplay. In the end, what lingers is how well and realistically Doki Doki depicts the mental health of its characters.
Grief and Illusion in Marvel’s “WandaVision”
How does the Marvel miniseries “WandaVision” help us explore grief?
Review: “The Promised Neverland” and the Importance of Friendship
The second season of the hit manga series “The Promised Neverland” focuses on the sacrifices and risks we take for the people we love. It ultimately reminds us that we exist in and for community.
How Other People Knew My Vocation Before Me
Sometimes God uses others to point us in his direction.
Run the (Virtual) Race so as to Win
About two months ago, I received an email from the Detroit Free Press/TCF Bank Marathon staff which told me that, due to continued uncertainty caused by the pandemic, the race was canceled. The message was disappointing but entirely understandable. They did say,...
The MLB looks to Sprint to the Finish Line
The MLB is resuming later this month, and it will be a relatively breathless 60-game dash to the World Series.