Change – even good change – is often difficult and unsettling.
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.
The Best of What I Read in 2016
It may have been a rocky year, but it has been an excellent one for writing. Michael Rossmann, SJ offers his favorite articles from 2016 and invites you to do the same.
Can Anyone Beat the Crimson Tide?
Emanuel Werner, SJ wonders whether anyone has even a chance to defeat the Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff.
Top 10 Joyful Sports Moments of 2016
Though 2016 was full of challenging news, Brian Strassburger, SJ argues that sports was a notable exception. Here he counts down the most joyful and exciting moments from the year in sports.
Called Out of Consumption
As a new year approaches, Eric Immel SJ considers his consumption and the possibility of change.
It’s still Christmas. Are you still feeling it?
Are you capable of sustained celebration? There are 15 more days of Christmas.
The Making of “Silence,” part II
James Martin, SJ shares behind-the-scenes insights from his role as consultant for Martin Scorsese’s highly anticipated new film “Silence.”