In the story of the multiplication of loaves, Jesus takes a few loaves and fish and makes them more than enough to feed 5000 people. Doug Jones, SJ, reflects on how Jesus can take whatever we bring to him and make it more than enough.
Evangelization in the City
Pope Leo XIV has asked the Church to pray for evangelization in the city. Paul Gillam, SJ, reflects on our call to embrace the full incarnate reality of the city as we seek to proclaim the Gospel amidst its complexities.
Spider Man: A Brand New Day and the Search For God Within
Kevin Lee reflects on what Peter Parker’s journey into radical self-love shows us about Jesus’s unconditional love for all.
Inside Jesuit Life: Prepping for the Priesthood in Theology Studies
Theology studies mark the final stage of Jesuit formation for priesthood. Fr. Brian Strassburger, SJ reflects on how experiences in the classroom, in parish and prison ministry, and in Jesuit community have prepared him for priestly ministry at the culmination of more than a decade of formation.
TJP Reads: Agent of Asgard
Our own Nate Romano, SJ contemplates comic books, redemption, and gods who shoot fish with bazookas.
It’s OK to Be a Mess
“There is nothing more touching to me than a family picture where everyone is trying to look his or her best, but you can see what a mess they all really are.” -Anne Lamott
TJP Reads: The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever
Alex Placke, SJ reflects over how Thomas Covenant teaches each of us the importance of believing in ourselves.
TJP Reads: The Road to Character
After reading the latest book by David Brooks, Michael Rossmann looks at the connections between commitment and character.
Frisbee for all!
Jason Downer, SJ, wonders, now that Frisbee is a sport, how do we get it in the Olympics?
Well Aged: Embracing the Young and Old
What does it mean to age well? Eric Immel, SJ wonders about life, loss, and the hope of love in it all.