In the story of “doubting Thomas,” Jesus shows compassion and mercy on him by showing Thomas his wounds. Matthew Zurcher, SJ, reflects on the vastness of God’s mercy on Divine Mercy Sunday.
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.
10 Inspiring Quotes from Gaudete et Exsultate
Pope Francis wants you to be holy. Find out how!
Gaudete et Exsultate: An Overview
What does the Pope’s new document say?
One-Minute Homily: “Christ’s Wounds, Our Wounds”
Jesus' wounds help Thomas to believe. What do our own wounds say about us? Fr. Joe Simmons, SJ, gives this week's One-Minute Homily. Based on the Sunday readings, which you can find here: https://bit.ly/2q5euSa
Spring and Thank You
It’s been a long and heavy winter, but Garrett Gundlach, SJ feels the start of a powerful spring.
Birth Control and Deportation: New Saints for a Reconciled Church?
Can Mary, Óscar Romero and Paul VI help us break through a polarized Church?
Help Save Felix Garcia From Deportation
Join the movement to keep the Garcia family from being torn apart.