Don’t Just Do Something, Stand There
Published Aug 3, 2017 in Letters for the Weary ~ Approx 12 mins
In the midst of suffering and death, do we flee or remain present? Tim O’Brien, SJ reflects on working with the sick and dying.
Faith of Our Mothers
Published Oct 5, 2015 in Catholic Writing, Faith & Family, Spirituality ~ Approx 6 mins
Tim O’Brien, SJ on why — with all due respect to the hymn — ours is more often the faith of our mothers.
7.5 Tips to Survive and Thrive in (a Jesuit) College
Published Sep 9, 2015 in Catholic Writing, Education ~ Approx 7 mins
So, you’ve arrived at a Jesuit school. Tim O’Brien, SJ offers 7.5 ways to make the most of the next four years.
Who Killed Amy Winehouse?
Published Aug 3, 2015 in Pop Culture ~ Approx 6 mins
Tim O’Brien considers a question lurking behind “Amy,” Asif Kapadia’s new documentary.
Can I Ask a Very Personal Question? (Fact and Opinion, Right and Wrong)
Published Mar 5, 2015 in Uncategorized ~ Approx 5 mins
Tim O’Brien has three personal questions for you. Just don’t call them opinions.
The Peace of Broken Things
Published Dec 25, 2014 in Uncategorized ~ Approx 6 mins
This Christmas, Tim O’Brien considers the mystery of how God can be “God with us” amidst our brokenness.
Silent No More: Maya Angelou, 1928-2014
Published May 29, 2014 in Uncategorized ~ Approx 1min
The Internet erupted Wednesday in spontaneous remembrance of a voice that could not be silenced.
My Opium Addiction: God, Religion, and Other Drugs
Published Apr 15, 2014 in TJP Book Excerpt ~ Approx 10 mins
Are Jesuits and other religious people serious addicts? Tim O’Brien looks closely at God and Other drugs.
Catholic Writing Today: Mary Karr
Published Feb 13, 2014 in Catholic Writing ~ Approx 9 mins
Mary Karr, memoirist and poet, is the latest to join TJP’s series on Catholic writing today.
Eye Has Not Seen
Published Jan 9, 2014 in Uncategorized ~ Approx 1min
We’re not sure you heard, but it’s cold outside. But we’ve found some striking beauty in the ugly weather.