Jesus is the Good Shepherd that lays down his life for his sheep. Josef Rodriguez, SJ, reflects on the love of our shepherd and the love that we must show others.
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.
A Christmas Family
Christmas can be a time for family, but sometimes those families aren’t always traditional. Damian Torres-Botello, SJ explores how his Christmas family has grown.
The Making of “Silence,” part I
James Martin, SJ shares behind-the-scenes insights from his role as consultant for Martin Scorsese’s highly anticipated new film “Silence.”
‘Tis a Gift to Be Creative
Woodworker Ken Homan offers some tips for more meaningful gift giving.
Rogue One and the New Hope
Rogue One is a bit more like Christmas than you thought …
Learning to Rejoice with Refugees
Joe Simmons, SJ learned that Jesuits can’t do it all on his visit to the Middle East. Thank God for that!
Joy (With a Big Red Bow on Top)
Colten Biro, SJ, remembers that sometimes the best interruptions of joy have a big red bow on top of their head.