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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.
Five Life Lessons from College Football
Football is back. I know, I know, depending on where you stand those three words can make your heart race – or your eyes roll. It can seem like a waste of time, a whole lot to do about nothing, entertainment for the masses... I get it. But watch this and tell me it’s...
And Then There Were Three
Mothers bear extraordinary graces, especially when Garrett Gundlach, SJ forgets that the mother is pregnant.
Clinton’s Pantsuit: The Guarantee of Sexism at Tonight’s Debate
Watching tonight’s debate? Lucas Sharma, SJ suggests ways to think about the sexism Clinton might face.
The Stranger Things of Friendship
After watching “Stranger Things,” Sean Barry, SJ offers his thoughts on how relationships play a major role in the series.
The Boy Who (Still) Lives! A Review of Rowling’s Latest
Whether biased or obsessed, Colten Biro, SJ, offers a review of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
I, Jumbotron
Baseball. America’s pastime. Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ muses about what happens when we see ourselves on the Jumbotron during the game.