In these first days of Easter, Eric Immel, SJ reflects on sickness, survival, and how the resurrected still bear the scars of crucifixion.
Posts in Spirituality
Happy Happy (Easter) Joy Joy
We asked The Jesuit Post contributors to share what Easter joy looks like for them. It got ridiculous really quickly: the Wendy’s frosty, an overly-excited view of a double rainbow, Carly Rae Jepson, etc. Share with us what Easter joy looks like for you.
A Short Career Rather Than A Long Career
To freely go where you never thought you would – retirement. Vinny Marchionni, SJ considers some recent decisions in football.
Invisible Things
Brendan Busse, SJ reflects on service and leadership in a sacramental church where invisible grace is made visible and impossible things possible.
Worth Reading: On Jane Goodall and the Environment
Jane Goodall has led an amazing life working with chimpanzees, but now, at 81, she spends her time with a tougher lot: fellow humans. Joe Simmons, SJ recommends you read about this extraordinary woman.
The Calling of the Matthews
Peter Folan looks at The Calling of Saint Matthew – or perhaps the Matthews – and what it might mean for our own calling.
Reports of My Death
On Ash Wednesday Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ was reported deceased. Fortunately for the rest of us he lived to tell the tale.
What Big Data Can’t Say About Life Choices
What am I supposed to do with my life??? Cyril Pinchak considers whether Big Data can point us to safe and reliable life choices.
Upright Living in an Upside Down World
In this heartfelt reflection Eric Immel, SJ brings a gymnast’s perspective to a world turned upside-down.
So Much Closer: Jesus and Rumi, Death Cab and Red Rocks
A concert at Red Rocks leads Brendan Busse, SJ to wonder what would happen if we stopped liking mystics and musicians and started taking their advice.