Peter was called into deeper waters by Jesus and was astonished at the miraculous catch of fish. Fr. Michael Mohr, SJ, reflects on how when we respond to the Lord’s call, we can expect to be astonished. Based on the readings for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Finding God in Football: The Ignatian Examen Applied to Sports
As a semi-professional soccer player, Javi Bailén, SJ understood the importance of routine reflection. As a Jesuit, he discovered how the Ignatian spirituality provides perfect tools for athletes and teams to reflect on their performance. In his first for TJP, Javi writes about how the Examen can be adapted for sports teams to find God in their game – and perhaps improve their future play.
Finding God in Newcastle United’s Long-Awaited Trophy
On March 16, Newcastle United F.C. won their first trophy in over half a century. Christopher Brolly, SJ, a Newcastle lad living in Boston, reflects on the significance of his beloved football club’s victory for the city and its people. Brolly writes that the club’s triumph in the Carabao Cup goes deeper than football.
The Jubilee Year: It’s Time to Come Home
In his first piece for The Jesuit Post, Eric Lastres, SJ reflects on the Jubilee Year of Hope and the invitation to renewal it offers.
“Who am I to Judge?” Considered 10 Years Later
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.
Can Catholic Church Teaching Change?
In some ways, church teaching already has, but in others, it has not. Here’s a brief guide to help you better understand changes in the teachings of the Catholic Church.
The Heart Quotient of Mary, and You
Beyond mere biology, the importance of Mary’s heart is the key to understanding her virginity. Here’s a Marian inspired Examen to take to prayer.
Learning Compassion from Children
Why do we expect a young girl to cry over a pet goat she must give up for slaughter but not over the animals we eat on a daily basis? Compassion for all God’s creation should motivate us to consider more deeply the ways we relate to all animals, not only some of them.
Sometimes, it’s best to leave it to the mule.
Last summer, Chris walked in the steps of St. Ignatius. While he anticipated the beautiful, holy sites, he wasn’t expecting to imitate him in one of his most notorious decisions.
Return to the Classics: Euripides’ Medea
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?