Jesus said that the greatest of the commandments is to love God with our entire being and to love our neighbors as ourselves. How do we do that?
Eating Vegan and Healthy Isn’t Selfish — It’s Faithful
The Catholic faith esteems the human body as a temple of the Holy Spirit. Given the negative health outcomes of animal-based foods, Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ reflects how loving God, neighbor, and self through a plant-based diet seems to be a no-brainer.
God Calls Ordinary People: A Reflection on the Life of Pope Francis
Since his passing, the world has been commemorating the extraordinary life and ministry of Pope Francis. Brennan Dour, SJ reflects that what distinguishes the late pontiff’s example was above all his humanity and humility. His life reminds us that ordinary people are called to extraordinary discipleship
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.
Jesuit Life Hack: Making the Summer Last
How can you squeeze the last bit of fun out of the summer? Our Pop Culture Team offers a few Jesuit Life-Hacks to help!
Parks in Peril, Part II
What most threatens America’s public spaces?
Silencing the Man, Not His Message
Xiaobo showed us how to live our life for others in the midst of suffering and futility.
Why the Spadaro/Figueroa Article is Divisive
Did Vatican insiders mean to poke American conservatives in the eye?
A Modest Endorsement of “A Surprising Ecumenism”
Spadaro and Figueroa have pointed out some troubling realities of the current state of religion and politics in the United States.
Finding Hope in Honduras: Padre Melo’s Fight for Human Rights
The ministry of Father Ismael Moreno, SJ reflects the joys and griefs of an embattled country.