Do we look at what others have and want more or can we be happy for the blessings that others receive? Austin Kleman, SJ, reflects on the parable of the Workers in the Vineyard.
A Spirituality of Baseball
Celebrate the start to a new season by enjoying some spiritual insights inspired by God’s favorite sport!
Returning to God in a Home Depot Parking Lot
What does it mean to return to God with your whole heart? In his first reflection for TJP, Will Hayes, SJ recounts an Ash Wednesday service among migrant day laborers that reveals how God’s invitations often meet us in the most ordinary places.
AI for the Greater Glory of God
Can God work through the power of AI? Chris Kinkor, SJ, reflects on how AI has helped and impacted his ministry and mission, and considers the ways that the well-discerned use of AI can point to the Greater Glory of God.
My Defensive Mask
Feeling defensive? Maybe it’s God knocking at the door!
One-Minute Homily: “Don’t Save the Best for Last”
And they’ll know we are Christians by our ______. Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ unpacks Jesus’ “last lecture” in this week’s One-Minute Homily.
“Detective Pikachu”: The Bond Between Us
The surprising success of “Pokémon Detective Pikachu,” starring Ryan Reynolds and Justice Smith, comes from its ability to stay true to a driving theme of the storyline of the games and anime: it is the bond between us that leads to success.
“Avengers: Endgame” – From Heartbreak to Hope
“Avengers: Endgame” brings a satisfying conclusion to the 22 movies from Marvel Studios over the last eleven years. Confronting the evil of Thanos, all of the Avengers, including Captain America, Thor, and Iron Man, struggle with their motivations as they move from heartbreak to hope. The film is less about “how” the heroes will defeat Thanos, and more about the “why” that motivates them all.
Seeking Beauty in the Busy
Many days we allow our productivity to take over and devour the beautiful moments in our day. What happens when we take pause at the end of the day to reflect on the beauty we may have missed?
Sri Lanka, Notre Dame and the True Treasures of the Church
Humans can restore, but only God can redeem