In his TJP debut, Chris Williams, SJ, finds something in common with a young man behind bars – a desire to find hope in the face of weakness.
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Who’s Praying for You?
As a Houstonian, the past few weeks have been a struggle. As a Houstonian living away from home, rather than dealing with flood damage and other chaos, I have struggled with being away from family and friends when they most needed help. As a Jesuit with a vow of...
Good Teeth and TMNT – The Lies I Live With
What do Ninja Turtles and good teeth have in common? Eric Immel, SJ, has lied about both.
Outsider Inside the Bus
A non-Lakȟóta man on Lakȟóta land, Garrett Gundlach SJ wrestles with his place and purpose through stories on the bus.
This is what Mass is about? Really?!
If you think Mass is boring, you’re doing it wrong.
My Nuclear Nightmares
With President Trump and Kim Jong Un making some news these days, Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, is reminded of a childhood fear.
All I Remember Was the Food
Garrett Gundlach, SJ recalls a recent visit to his brother and sister-in-law, meal by meal by meal.
That Sneaky Clericalism
Why is clericalism still going strong, and what can we do about it?
Permission to Laugh, Land, & Live
What do we do with the takeoffs and landings of stress in our lives? Colten Biro, SJ, looks back at a recent flight and the example of children.
Can You Download Happiness?
After his favorite video game series decides to charge for extra content, Sean Barry, SJ reflects on the brevity of bliss.









