Jesus gives some challenging teachings in today’s gospel and also challenges us on how to listen. Fr. Eric Sundrup, SJ, reflects on what it means to receive the Kingdom like a child.
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.
All I Remember Was the Food
Garrett Gundlach, SJ recalls a recent visit to his brother and sister-in-law, meal by meal by meal.
The Roadblocks to Solidarity
I know I love my students and they love me. But our roads differ so vastly that it will take more than my three years of work to achieve authentic solidarity.
Bridging Truth and Love: An Interview with James Martin, SJ
TJP sits down with James Martin, SJ to talk about his new book, Building a Bridge.
A Message of Hope in the Desert of Fear
In an age of endless bad news, the Bishop of El Paso proclaims the good news of reconciliation.
We Wants the Redhead?
Avast thar, matey! Alfonso Pizano, SJ wonders if Disney’s decision to change a beloved Disneyland attraction is cause to shiver your timbers.
The Millennial Spider-Man
A Spider-Man who texts, tweets, and YouTubes? Colten Biro, SJ, wonders whether this Spider-Man is our first millennial superhero.