The Advent season has begun! Martin Ngo, SJ, reflects on the fact that we aren’t so good at waiting, but God can use this time to shake us back to our senses and change our hearts.
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.
Fear and Passion: Celebrating Holy Week in a Time of Terror
Brendan Busse, SJ looks for peace in the Passion, for freedom in a world full of fear.
Putting a Human Face on Capital Punishment
Michael Rossmann, SJ interviews the author of a new book about two women: the mother of a murdered girl and the mother of the man condemned to die for the crime.
The Golden Rule Lived Out
Jason Downer SJ thinks the Olympic Committee is living out the Golden Rule in the best possible way
The Fragility of Now
One day, his life changed. Then, through the gift of a friend, it changed again. Lucas Sharma, SJ is back to health but aware of his fragility.
Choosing Solidarity Over Slacktivism
Colten Biro, SJ writes about his own struggle with slacktivism, justice, and politics.
Small Suggestions, Big Changes
A throwaway line from a passing stranger reminds Garrett Gundlach, SJ of the power of small voices, and how these echo God’s voice.