How do we respond when people just “pop in” and interrupt our lives? Brendan Gottschall, SJ, reflects on the hospitality of Abraham and how we might respond to every person as we would to God.
Returning to God in a Home Depot Parking Lot
What does it mean to return to God with your whole heart? In his first reflection for TJP, Will Hayes, SJ recounts an Ash Wednesday service among migrant day laborers that reveals how God’s invitations often meet us in the most ordinary places.
AI for the Greater Glory of God
Can God work through the power of AI? Chris Kinkor, SJ, reflects on how AI has helped and impacted his ministry and mission, and considers the ways that the well-discerned use of AI can point to the Greater Glory of God.
Inspiring Movies: Sea power, Desert Power, Spirit Power
As The Oscars invite us to reflect on what makes for quality filmmaking, Raj turns to Dune, a recent Academy Award winner, to examine the spiritual power of good storytelling.
Charlie Gard: Guarding Dignity and Hope
Can we see dignity in both life and death?
Can You Download Happiness?
After his favorite video game series decides to charge for extra content, Sean Barry, SJ reflects on the brevity of bliss.
Free and Brave
After rereading the lyrics of ‘The Star Spangled Banner,’ Eric Immel SJ discovers a new question worth answering.
The Slaves Still Among Us
What does it mean to be truly patriotic this 4th of July?
Is Evil for Real?
When was the last time you called out evil?
Happy (?) Birthday, Congo-Kinshasa
What do Muhammad Ali, Playstations, and neo-colonialism have in common? The Democratic Republic of the Congo, which celebrates 57 years of independence today.