What can Simon of Cyrene teach us about the Passion?
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 Think I’m Terrible, Don’t You!
Colten Biro, SJ doesn’t struggle with expectations that others set for him, but with those impossible expectations he sets for himself.
Moving Forward: Recommitting to Our Democracy
We have a new president: Donald Trump. Now it’s time to recommit to our values as a nation.
Two Parties are Better Than One
Don’t like your choices in today’s election? At least you have a choice, Brian Strassburger, SJ, reminds us.
Accepting the Challenge of Being Civil
Did you vote today? Alex Llanera, SJ, reflects on the collective chance to act honorably whatever the outcome of the election is.
Why Elections are Unserious
Election Day is tomorrow. Is America done for? Brendan Gottschall, SJ, gives some good news.
5 Reasons Why I’m Glad the Cubs Won (I Guess…)
As a Wisconsin native living in Chicago, Eric Immel, SJ is a little annoyed by all this Cubs craziness. Still, he finds good reasons to be glad they won.