Messi recently scored his 644th goal for Spanish soccer team FC Barcelona. That goal overcame the record for “most goals for a single club,” formerly held by soccer legend, Pelé. Jesuit soccer fanatic, Ian Peoples, thinks that’s a milestone worth celebrating.
Posts in Pop Culture
Weird? Punk? Elitist? None of these describes me as a Christian
Is it weird? Punk? Elitist? Or do all these labels fall short of the truth of the matter? Catholics aren’t supposed to fit in any of the cultural boxes the world tries to shove us into.
7 Things to Brighten Your Day
We could all use a pick-me-up in the midst of the coronavirus and round-the-clock news coverage. Here is a hodge-podge of positivity. Some signs of Easter surrounding us. A comical collection of videos, poems, art, and Tweets. Something to put a smile on your face.
What is Truth? Facebook and Twitter Can’t Decide
As the 2020 election looms, social media negotiates its role in deciding what is true.
“Unplanned” and a Better Abortion Debate
Want to change people’s minds on abortion? Change how you change their minds.
TJP Reads: Book Recommendations of 2018 and 2019
Books are on the rise – here’s what we’re reading.
What SportsCenter Taught Me About God
A favorite show reminds us to ultimately focus on the highlights, rather than the mistakes, in our lives.
Till: An Invitation to Personalize the Stations of the Cross
The new movie Till is based on the brutal killing of 14-year-old Emmett Till in Mississippi in 1955 and how his mother became a Civil Rights advocate in the aftermath of her son’s death. Watching it can help us reflect more profoundly on the Passion and death of our Lord.
“Wounded Hands”: A Song about Christ’s Love
Jesuit Scholastic Tim Bishop released a new song about how we do our best with what we’re given and Jesus is there to do the rest. Read his reflection on the songwriting process for “Wounded Hands,” then give it a listen!
Approaching the Passion, draw close to Jesus
Looking toward the Triduum, Aric offers another song that invites you into the paradox of the Cross.