In the story of the multiplication of loaves, Jesus takes a few loaves and fish and makes them more than enough to feed 5000 people. Doug Jones, SJ, reflects on how Jesus can take whatever we bring to him and make it more than enough.
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.
You’re right.
Garrett Gundlach SJ hears the last thing you want to hear from a student and responds with the last thing you want to say.
Sins of the Past and Hope for the Future
Does America’s slavery legacy make you uncomfortable? Good. But your reaction cannot stop there.
Will Charity or Love Prevail?
(The Latin “caritas” is translated into English as “love” as well as “charity.” Starting over after our Lenten almsgiving, we can take time to reflect and ask ourselves: are they really interchangeable?) Charity shows itself in words Love shows itself in deeds...
Time Well Spent, or 8 Reasons You Must Watch ‘Dr. Who’ Series 10
The Doctor is waiting. Sean Barry, S.J. asks, “Will you be there?”
Taking a ‘Long, Loving Look’ at Kendrick Lamar’s Disturbingly ‘Humble’ Hip-Hop
Michael Martinez, S.J. thinks you’ll be surprised by how much Kendrick Lamar has to teach you about being prophetic in his controversial “Humble” music video.
Suicide, Pain and ‘Thirteen Reasons Why’
Colten Biro, SJ, cursed, cried, cringed, and could barely watch Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why—But, he didn’t regret a single moment. You won’t either.