Strong wind!!?? Earthquakes!!?? Fires!!?….A still-small voice…what’s your image of God?
God Calls Ordinary People: A Reflection on the Life of Pope Francis
Since his passing, the world has been commemorating the extraordinary life and ministry of Pope Francis. Brennan Dour, SJ reflects that what distinguishes the late pontiff’s example was above all his humanity and humility. His life reminds us that ordinary people are called to extraordinary discipleship
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.
“It’s the Pope!”: What Francis’ Visit Reveals About Americans
In his debut piece for TJP, Bill McCormick, SJ reflects on American enthusiasm for the Pope, and what it says about who we aspire to be.
How Ignatian Are You? [QUIZ]
Are you a member of the Ignatian family? Take our new quiz to find out just how Ignatian you are.
What We Want: Facing the Permanent
Eric Immel, SJ wonders about the permanent, the temporary, and the desires beneath them both.
Have you been “Educated for Justice”?
A Three-time alumnus of Jesuit education-turn-Jesuit-brother, Ken Homan, reflects on Pedro Arrupe’s question – and his students’ interesting responses.
South and North American History-X
Social studies 101 with Prof. Francis is now in session…
Pope Francis Goes to Congress
Danny Gustafson, SJ offers some thoughts on Pope Francis’s usage of U.S. history in his speech to Congress.