When Jesus teaches his disciples (and us) how to pray, he tells them to be persistent in prayer. Deacon Tim Breen, SJ, reflects on the transformative power of persistent prayer and our relationship with God.
Inside Jesuit Life at Bellarmine House of Studies
What is life like for a Jesuit during First Studies? Chris Kinkor, SJ, offers an inside view of life for a Jesuit scholastic at Bellarmine House of Studies at Saint Louis University and reflects on the ways God has been at work in this period of his formation.
A Meditation with a Contemporary Our Lady of Sorrows
Using the aesthetics of pop art, Nick Leeper guides a meditation, asking us to gaze at Our Lady of Sorrows with new eyes.
Letters from TJP: My Final Lesson That Changes Everything
As the school year winds down, Ty Wahlbrink, SJ sets aside graphs and business plans to offer a more personal lesson. Writing in the spirit of the New Testament letters, he reflects on the Resurrection as both the foundation of his faith and of Jesuit education.
8 FAQs about the French Election
Henoch Derbew, SJ offers background on French politics and a preview of France’s upcoming presidential election.
The Guesswork of Doing Good
It’s hard to know if our work does any good, but Colten Biro, SJ, reflects that sometimes there’s goodness in the guesswork of simply trying.
The Resurrection: Does It Make a Difference?
During the Easter season, Lucas Sharma S.J. wonders whether the Resurrection of Jesus makes any demands on how we ought to be Church.
Planes or Open Plains? My 7-hour Life Lesson on a Bus
In light of recent passenger turbulence with air travel, Andy Nguyen, SJ wonders what we’re missing at 500 mph. “Time is money” – or is it?
Mystery, Murder, Theft, and Google
TJP’s resident bibliophile Colten Biro, SJ investigates a high-stakes who-dun-it.
John Jesus Muhammad Eric Clapton ________
Eric Immel, SJ recently met a man who claimed to have five names. The fifth remains a mystery.