What does it take to make a conversation about faith attract the attention of college students? Caffeine helps, but that’s just the beginning.
All posts by Sam Sawyer, SJ
Sam was ordained a priest in 2014. As one of the co-founders of TJP, Sam kept the servers running and explained to other editors why "just move that box over there" was not as simple as it sounded. He's grateful that using his technology talents for the service of the Gospel wasn't limited just to fixing computers for other Jesuits. He currently works at America Media.
Joined in 2011 42 posts ssawyersj@thejesuitpost.org @ssawyersj
TJPodcast: What’s in a (Pope’s) Name?
TJP asks a Franciscan for insight into the new pope’s choice of name. Here’s Sam Sawyer’s interview with Fr. Dan Horan.
What Pope Francis Wants to Change
Everybody has an idea about how Pope Francis should change the Church — but his idea starts with us.
Waiting in Hope
Taking a break from the all-crisis-all-the-time pre-conclave coverage, Sam Sawyer finds reason for hope in an encyclical from the pope emeritus.
Soundtrack for Rio
The folks in Brazil are getting prepared to welcome the rest of the world for Magis 2013 — and they’re even singing for us.
“Now is a very acceptable time”: Resources for Lent
Googling “Lent” may get you more than you bargained for — Sam Sawyer helps sort through the options.
Happy New Year! Turn On the Christmas Music
“Our culture is still capable of anticipation in common — but we’re not so good at celebration.” Sam Sawyer keeps Christmas going with a music recommendation.
A Story without a Moral, a Prayer for Newtown
Can we make sense of the senseless? Where do we find comfort in a broken world?
The Authenticity Hoax
Searching for the “true you”? Sam Sawyer reports on an author who thinks that’s a religious quest.