Embracing the Spirituality of Sport

by Jackson Graham, SJ | Jun 30, 2026 | Spirituality, Sports ~ Approx. 4 mins

As Pope Leo asks the Church to pray that sports promote peace and personal growth, Jackson Graham, SJ, reflects on the spirituality of lacrosse and how the sport has deepened his own relationship with God and broadened his understanding of Ignatian spirituality.

Inside a Jesuit Regency: Reflection from the Lord’s Vineyard

by River Simpson, SJ | Jun 25, 2026 | Inside Jesuit Life, Religious Life, The Jesuits ~ Approx. 7 mins

As a period dedicated fully to active ministry, Regency is perhaps the most straightforward yet unique stage of Jesuit formation. River Simpson, SJ offers glimpses from his time as a regent teaching at St. Louis University High School and reflects on how the labor and graces of Jesuit formation come to fruition for and through the people of God.

Real Presence: The Ministry of a Sports Chaplain

by Eddie Wesonga, SJ | Jun 4, 2026 | Spirituality, The Jesuits ~ Approx. 5 mins

As he concludes his regency mission at Loyola High School of Detroit, Eddie Wesonga, SJ, reflects on his ministry as a sports chaplain and the ways it invited him into authentic encounter and a deeper relationship with his students.

One-Minute Homily

The Things That Come From Within | One-Minute Homily

Jesus says it is what comes out from within that can defile. Eric Sundrup, SJ, reflects on our own need to take a look within our own hearts in this week’s One-Minute Homily.

Inaccurate Answers to Your Unanswered Force Awakens Questions

by Chris Schroeder, SJ | Dec 28, 2015 | Humor, Pop Culture

Now that you’ve seen the new Star Wars, Chris Schroeder answers all of your Force Awakens questions. Well, he gives answers. They may not be entirely accurate. At least they’re entertaining!

Almost Home

by Garrett Gundlach, SJ | Dec 22, 2015 | Blogs, Spirituality

In the last part of the Advent-ure series, Garrett Gundlach, SJ realizes that it’s hard to match the nostalgia of childhood Christmas.

The Waiting Game: Free Agency and Advent

by Dan Everson, SJ | Dec 21, 2015 | Spirituality, Sports

Jason Heyward’s defection from St. Louis to Chicago reminds Dan Everson, SJ, that he ought to hope in something deeper than baseball.

Great Holiday Baking Show, Pt. III — Revenge of the Pastry

by Jason Downer, SJ | Dec 18, 2015 | Humor, Pop Culture

In Part 3 of his expose on the Great Holiday Baking Show, Jason Downer SJ investigates holiday lessons about time management.

8 Ways Jesuits & Jedi Are Alike, and 3 Ways They’re Not

by Jason Welle | Dec 18, 2015 | Humor, Pop Culture

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...