Everything happens for a reason…right?
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.
Prayer: There’s an App for That
We use apps for nearly everything else. Why not prayer? A new app for the Examen may be just what we need, writes Michael Rossmann, SJ.
Sinner & Saint, Hero & Antihero
With the release of D.C.’s Suicide Squad, Colten Biro, SJ reflects on the role and appeal of the hero and antihero.
All I Have is the Present (Tense): My Life in Spanish Lessons
Learning a new language can be frustrating. But when Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ is able to string some palabras together, he learns the importance of even the simplest of tenses.
Finding Freedom Amidst Fear
After the murder of a young friend, Eric Immel, SJ considers the reality of violence around the world over the past few weeks. What does it mean for our American desire for “freedom”?
Waging Peace Through Friendship
World Friendship Day sounds like a Hallmark gimmick, but Michael Rossmann, SJ describes its importance and explains what helps global friendships happen.
Broken, But Not Giving Up
Eric Immel, SJ recalls breaking bones and facing a choice: give in or give up?