It’s easy to think about receiving gifts during this time of year. Patrick Saint-Jean, SJ, used to call it “toy season.” Today he reflects on the challenge of John the Baptist to give to those in need.
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.
If You Want to Restore Our Politics, Love the Poor
How the poor can save America from its current, toxic political environment.
![One-Minute Homily: “Heaven and Harvard” [Oct 15, 2017]](https://thejesuitpost.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/1-Min-Homily-Oct-15-Title-Frame.jpg)
One-Minute Homily: “Heaven and Harvard” [Oct 15, 2017]
This week's readings speak of the great generosity of God. How do we respond to this generosity? Check out this week's powerful, yet brief reflection based on the Sunday Mass readings for October 15, 2017.
‘Blade Runner’: What Does It Mean to be Human?
Could Blade Runner 2049 give us insight into what it means to be human and alive? Colten Biro, SJ, explores.
I Shouldn’t Have to Feel Guilty
Why do we avoid talking about guilt in conversations about justice?
Ruining the Perfect Day
Garrett Gundlach SJ almost loses the perfect day but some combination of distraction, grace, and saltine crackers saves it.
Pro-Life Means Pro-Woman
How often is abortion just another way men control women?