Sometimes we are like Zacchaeus and sometimes we are like the crowd. Are there times when we have blocked people from seeing Jesus? Emmanuel Arenas, SJ, reflects on the story of Zacchaeus and having confidence in Jesus.
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.
Will Pope Francis Save Venezuela?
Where the Vatican Stands in the Venezuela Standoff
One-Minute Homily: “Creatively Loving Your Enemies”
Turn the other cheek? It’s reckless. And effective, says Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ in this week’s One-Minute Homily.
“God Didn’t Stop Being God:” Refugee Education Advocate Mireille Twayigira
Twayigira on the life of faith as a refugee.
The Beatitudes Within “The Umbrella Academy”
Connecting the Beatitudes with Netflix’s newest superhero show, “The Umbrella Academy,” based on the popular comic book series.
The Jesuit Mission Today
The Society of Jesus releases its ministry priorities for the next ten years.
The Annihilation of Original Sin
Sin, the horror of chance, and maybe a little hope in “Annihilation,” a book by Jeff VanderMeer. Made into a film by Alex Garland starring Natalie Portman and Oscar Isaac. Currently streaming on Amazon Prime.