Ty lives in Bronx, NY where he attends Fordham University in the MA in Philosophy and Society program. A proud product of Cincinnati, Ohio, Ty is an economist whose journey to the Jesuits from the banking world started by encountering various Jesuits on Twitter. In his free time, you will find Ty on meandering long walks through the city, hiking in a state park, trying out a new recipe, or cheering on FC Cincinnati from wherever he finds himself. As a Jesuit, Ty has assisted in grade school and high school classrooms, presented workshops on the five love languages, and accompanied clients at community dining rooms—all the while sharing God's immense love for us.
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Today’s heightened polarization has seemingly erected insurmountable walls in our political discourse. Continuing this new miniseries, Ty Wahlbrink, SJ, offers practical suggestions for how the “application of the senses” in the Spiritual Exercises can help us grow in empathy this fall.
Election season can be difficult. The intense rhetoric and heightened polarization of today’s society can strain our personal relationships or disrupt our inner peace. In this new miniseries, Ty Wahlbrink, SJ, offers practical suggestions for how the wisdom of the Spiritual Exercises can help cultivate a discerning spirit as we navigate another election cycle.
During Lent, our annual traditions of ashes and palms proclaim our faith outwardly to the world. Ty reflects on his parish’s Way of the Cross that proudly professed the Crucified Christ in the streets of the Bronx. But what do we do for the Risen Lord?
In the Gospels, Jesus is always seen going up the mountain to pray. Going on a hike with Jesus – whether in nature or in our prayer – can open ourselves up to God’s grandeur and renew our sense of mission.
One of the oldest stories known to mankind has better heroes and villains than today’s blockbusters. Why? Because they, like us, are a mix of good and bad. They are fundamentally human. We are Achilles and Hector—whether we want to be or not.
Five words of Pope Francis sent shockwaves through the global press. A decade later, the Church’s teaching on homosexuality remains the same. But for many LGBTQ+ Catholics, these five words have changed everything.
This ancient Greek tragedy cautions us of the power of broken promises. Our faith is a series of promises. How do we keep the faith when our promises appear to go unfulfilled?
We hear the word “justice” all the time. What does it actually mean? Plato’s Republic can help us question and understand this important concept.
It’s called A Christmas Carol, but experiencing it anew this year, Ty thinks it might be more of an Advent story.