Is it time to check your heart? Jordan Jones, SJ, reflects on how our speech reflects what is in our heart. Based on the readings from the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Eating Vegan and Healthy Isn’t Selfish — It’s Faithful
The Catholic faith esteems the human body as a temple of the Holy Spirit. Given the negative health outcomes of animal-based foods, Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ reflects how loving God, neighbor, and self through a plant-based diet seems to be a no-brainer.
God Calls Ordinary People: A Reflection on the Life of Pope Francis
Since his passing, the world has been commemorating the extraordinary life and ministry of Pope Francis. Brennan Dour, SJ reflects that what distinguishes the late pontiff’s example was above all his humanity and humility. His life reminds us that ordinary people are called to extraordinary discipleship
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.
Why I Put Pronouns in My Profile
A Jesuit brother share’s how he discerned adding pronouns to his social media profile; find out which three things were the deciding factors in this process.
Do You Keep A Calendar of Ignatian Spirituality?
How Ignatian are you? No matter how long you’ve been familiar with St. Ignatius and his companions across the centuries, Jim Manney’s book “What Matters Most and Why: Living the Spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola,” is sure to have a surprise gem waiting for you to discover.
“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.