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.
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.
Embracing the Spirituality of Sport
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
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.
What Should I Do with My Life?
Don’t know what to do with your life? Here’s some help.
Imaginary Friend Jesus
What to do when our fantasy life doesn’t match our real life? Brendan Busse, SJ wants for a love that is real.
Who Killed Amy Winehouse?
Tim O’Brien considers a question lurking behind “Amy,” Asif Kapadia’s new documentary.
Mein Gott or Mein Kampf? On Adolf Hitler and Ignatius Loyola
Joe Simmons, SJ considers the unsettling similarities (and merciful differences) between Ignatius Loyola and Adolf Hitler.
TJP Reads: The New Jim Crow
Jason Downer, SJ, reflects on social failures and the problem of mass incarceration.
Bed Bugs: Finding Grace in the Grotesque
Living with bed bugs is terrible. Garrett Gundlach, SJ looks back on his infestation for insight.