What will we leave behind to follow Jesus? Patrick Saint-Jean, SJ, reflects on the call of Jesus in today’s gospel.
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.
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?
Painting a Vision: Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Andrés Arteaga, SJ describes his process of creating art in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe and displays the beautiful finished product.
10 Moments during Finals Week
It’s that time of year again: finals. Juan Ruiz, SJ shares some moments you might encounter in these coming weeks.
Here. But not yet. A TJP Advent-ure: Week 3
In Part III of the “Advent-ure” series, Eric Immel, SJ learns how to see through the eyes of love. If only he could do that all the time.
An Open Letter to Hate, Suffering, and Fear: You have NOT won.
Colten Biro, SJ, would have words with the hate, fear, and suffering in the world lately.
When Britney Spears Becomes Art
“Art” and “prayer” probably aren’t the first words you associate with Britney Spears, but Andrés Arteaga explains how his Britney-inspired style of dance has been exactly that.