What can Simon of Cyrene teach us about the Passion?
Praying with the Pope: Caring for the Mental Health of Farm Workers
As the Church prays this November for those struggling with mental health, Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ draws attention to an often unseen group: slaughterhouse workers. In this reflection, he links compassion for animals with care for the human souls bearing the trauma of the meat industry.
Coming Soon: Season 9 of The Jesuit Border Podcast
Season 9 of The Jesuit Border Podcast is launching next week. The team has seen a lot of changes on the border and across the country since our last season ended in April. Listen to today’s teaser for a glimpse into the lives of Victoria and Lian who share their stories.
The Spiritual Foundation of a Lasting Ecological Conversion
How do the Spiritual Exercises speak to an ecological crisis? In this Season of Creation, Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ proposes an “Ecological First Principle and Foundation” to ground a lasting ecological conversion.
8 Ways Jesuits & Jedi Are Alike, and 3 Ways They’re Not
It’s finally here! The long awaited premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens! While the entire TJP staff headed out to wait in long lines at the theater because we forgot to buy advance tickets (hey - this was finals week and we’re almost all grad students!), it did...
![Star [Wars] of Wonder!](https://thejesuitpost.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/6699989495_7ca26d7cde_z.jpg)
Star [Wars] of Wonder!
In his debut piece, Joe Kraemer, SJ is getting super excited for what is about to come…and it might not be what you’d expect.
The Merits of a Re-Make
Sean Barry, SJ examines the recent trend of HD remastered video games.
Shopping Around
In Part 4 of the Adventure-series, Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ finds himself shopping around – for gifts and for parishes – and discovers the importance of the present.
Fine by Me? The Grace of a Traffic Ticket
Who doesn’t *love* getting pulled over? Alex Llanera, SJ explores how even a traffic ticket became an occasion for grace.
The Great Holiday Bake-Off, Pt. 2
Jason Downer SJ continues his investigation into the Great Holiday Bake-Off. This week, if they’re baking cake, why do they keep talking about sponges?