“Turn the other cheek.” We’ve heard this teaching so much that we might forget how radical it is. Christopher Smith, SJ, reflects on how we might put it into practice.
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.
Patience Must You Have
Can Yoda and Archbishop Carlson teach us anything about second semester?
MLK’s Dream: The Hope and the Challenge
King could name injustice without losing hope in justice. Can we?
A Quiet Morning with Harry and Barry
On a slow morning, Eric Immel, SJ savored lessons learned from Harry Potter and Barack Obama.
No More “Me Too”
Oprah called everyone to action at the Golden Globes. What will we do next?
Grieving Together through Song
When trauma strikes in your neighborhood, how will you respond?
Three Jesuit Resolutions for Anxiety
Stressed or Anxious? Ignatius offers a few resolutions to help.