On Palm Sunday, Jesus triumphantly enters Jerusalem. By the end of the week, he will be betrayed and crucified. Fr. Danny Gustafson, SJ, reflects on the many contrasts of Holy Week and the beauty to be found.
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.
Pope Francis: The Next 5 Years
Francis was elected pope 5 years ago today. What does his future hold?
Harry Potter and the Prisoner
Go first and be reconciled with your brother.
The Shame and Liberation of Lent
Is there value in being reminded that we are sinners? Billy Critchley-Menor, SJ, finds some comfort in church on Ash Wednesday.
Facing the Facts on Gun Control
What do liberals need to know?
Nuclear War is Coming
It’s only a matter of when.
One-Minute Homily: “God’s Road Map”
Who needs a map? We all could use some directions and that's what this One-Minute Homily is about. This week Fr. Joe Laramie talks about the readings from Sunday, March 4, 2018. You can find them here: http://bit.ly/2F75Adk