Does prayer ever seem dry or just not meet expectations? Br. Sullivan McCormick, SJ, reflects on the calming of the storm at sea and how Jesus defies expectations.
A Meditation with a Contemporary Our Lady of Sorrows
Using the aesthetics of pop art, Nick Leeper guides a meditation, asking us to gaze at Our Lady of Sorrows with new eyes.
Letters from TJP: My Final Lesson That Changes Everything
As the school year winds down, Ty Wahlbrink, SJ sets aside graphs and business plans to offer a more personal lesson. Writing in the spirit of the New Testament letters, he reflects on the Resurrection as both the foundation of his faith and of Jesuit education.
Hunting and the Prince of Peace: Can a Catholic Justify Killing Animals Unnecessarily?
Many Catholics hunt—some even as a way of connecting with creation. Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ examines the morality of hunting using Scripture and Catholic teaching.
Zelda, Music, and Memories
Sean Barry, SJ reflects on hearing music from The Legend of Zelda at the symphony.
Faith of Our Mothers
Tim O’Brien, SJ on why — with all due respect to the hymn — ours is more often the faith of our mothers.
“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.
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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.