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Posts in Spirituality
The Work of Worship
Worry is worthless. Worship is worthy of us. Brendan Busse, SJ reflects on praise, reverence, and service.
The Doubting Life
There are many ways to connect with others. Damian Torres-Botello, SJ reflects on the union of the lost and the unsure.
The Good and The Perfect
What do we sacrifice when winning is everything? Garrett Gundlach, SJ realizes that his competitive streak is often in the way of grace.
The Face of Jesus
People have told TJP writer Brian Strassburger, S.J. that he looks like Jesus. It leaves him wondering: “Um, what exactly does Jesus look like?”
Newborn: Prayers Answered
Nothing captures the longing for God quite like the precious vulnerability of newborns and the prayers that surround them. Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ prays for and with his newborn niece
Colbert, Suffering, and Gratitude
All of life is a gift to be lived… eventually in gratitude.
It’s OK to Be a Mess
“There is nothing more touching to me than a family picture where everyone is trying to look his or her best, but you can see what a mess they all really are.” -Anne Lamott
TJP Reads: The Road to Character
After reading the latest book by David Brooks, Michael Rossmann looks at the connections between commitment and character.
Well Aged: Embracing the Young and Old
What does it mean to age well? Eric Immel, SJ wonders about life, loss, and the hope of love in it all.