Temptations are not always obvious. Sometimes we are tempted by what seems good. Tucker Redding, SJ, reflects on the temptation of Jesus in the desert.
Inside the Jesuit Novitiate: Reflections on the Novitiate from a Recently-Vowed Jesuit
The Jesuit Novitiate can be a mysterious time for family and friends of Jesuit novices. Paul Gillam, SJ, offers a look at the novitiate experience from the perspective of a Jesuit who took First Vows in August, 2025 and shares his reflections on the first stage of Jesuit formation.
Stay Plugged in This Easter with the Stations of the Resurrection
Many people pray the Stations of the Cross during Lent, but Easter offers its own prayerful invitation. Chris Kinkor, SJ, shares the beauty he has found in the Stations of the Resurrection and offers an invitation to incorporate them into your Easter celebration.
A National Fast: Returning to God at the End of Lent
A “National Fast” once helped our nation through struggle. In his first for TJP, Alvaro Pacheco, SJ explores what such a fast could look like for us in our times—both at the end of this Lent and beyond.
‘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.
Homeless But Hopeful: The Wounded Church, Part II
Should we feel at home in American politics?
Guadalupe: Cómo “Hacer América Grandiosa de Nuevo”
¿Quieres una América grandiosa? Nuestra Señora también.