When something big happens, we’re often tempted to jump into action, but what we really need to do is stop and listen. Danny Gustafson, SJ, reflects on this lesson of the Transfiguration.
Grief, Relationality, and Animals: A Call to Bother to Love
Grief at the death of animals reveals a moral obligation we too often ignore. Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ argues that if we dare to feel this grief, it becomes a call to love them as fellow creatures of God.
Unstoppable Grace: Sacraments and Sinful Ministers
Reflecting on his current studies in theology, Josh reflects on how a hundreds-year-old debate on the sacraments touched his own life and brought him healing.
Atomic Pilgrim: A Book Review
In his forthcoming memoir Atomic Pilgrim, James Patrick Thomas recounts his cross-continental pilgrimage from Washington State to the Holy Land and his later activism back home. Writing for The Jesuit Post, Luke Lapean, SJ reflects on how the memoir provocatively asks whether true success in the struggle for change lies in measurable outcomes or in the quiet, interior transformation of the one who walks the road.
Stop Using “Woke”!
It’s time to put ‘woke’ to bed.
The Beatification of Solanus Casey, OFM Cap.
In his TJP debut, Erin Kast, SJ shares his experience of being at the beatification Mass of Solanus Casey, OFM Cap.
Top 12 Signs That It’s Advent
TJP wants to help you get into the true spirit of Advent.
One-Minute Homily: “Jesus Alert!”
Begin Advent 2017 by being watchful for Christ in your everyday life. Listen to Henoch Fente Derbew, SJ's, (extremely) brief, yet powerful reflection, based on the Sunday Mass readings for December 3, 2017: http://bit.ly/2nle3Fq
HIV, Advent, and Inclusion
On this World AIDS Day, might we be called to decrease stigma and increase love?
Fellas, It’s OK to Cry (The Gospel According to Jean-Luc)
Captain Jean-Luc Picard explains why it’s important to face life’s sadness and let ourselves cry when we need to, especially for men.