When Jesus teaches his disciples (and us) how to pray, he tells them to be persistent in prayer. Deacon Tim Breen, SJ, reflects on the transformative power of persistent prayer and our relationship with God.
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.
Goodbye Nike, Goodbye Kaepernick
Kaepernick has betrayed his own message of racial justice
Young Nun, Former Atheist Says: “Remember Your Death”
Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble speaks on her conversion, women and the Church, and memento mori.
UPDATE: The Murder of Father Carlos
Jesuits Respond to Danger
The Saint and the Dynamo in the 21st Century
Do we hold together our energy consumption and our spiritual lives?
The Next Cover-up: Sex Abuse & the Bishops’ Synod
Young People are Waiting for the Church to be the Church.
Prayer for Healing
In these difficult times, we need action, and we need prayer. Let us join our prayers together to help guide our action.