How can we pray with the Assumption of Mary?
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.
Spring Today, Gone Tomorrow
They say ‘don’t get your hopes up’ when spring comes early, but Garrett Gundlach, SJ doesn’t care – it’s a great gift, no matter how short it lasts.
Mercy Me
Colten Biro, SJ, has been “Francis-ed.” Again.
Abandoning Football Just in Time for the Super Bowl
Ken Homan explores why it might be time for him to give up America’s favorite sport.
A New Creation
After his niece is baptized, Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ notices changes in the relationships all around him.
Iowa 2016: Five Things We Learned
TJP’s resident political analyst Bill McCormick, SJ gives us five lessons we learned from the 2016 Iowa Caucus.
The Iowa Caucus: Just What We Need
The Iowa Caucus might seem a little ridiculous, but Michael Rossmann explains how it might be just what we need.