Who wouldn’t visit their mom after being gone for a while?
God Calls Ordinary People: A Reflection on the Life of Pope Francis
Since his passing, the world has been commemorating the extraordinary life and ministry of Pope Francis. Brennan Dour, SJ reflects that what distinguishes the late pontiff’s example was above all his humanity and humility. His life reminds us that ordinary people are called to extraordinary discipleship
Finding God in Football: The Ignatian Examen Applied to Sports
As a semi-professional soccer player, Javi Bailén, SJ understood the importance of routine reflection. As a Jesuit, he discovered how the Ignatian spirituality provides perfect tools for athletes and teams to reflect on their performance. In his first for TJP, Javi writes about how the Examen can be adapted for sports teams to find God in their game – and perhaps improve their future play.
Finding God in Newcastle United’s Long-Awaited Trophy
On March 16, Newcastle United F.C. won their first trophy in over half a century. Christopher Brolly, SJ, a Newcastle lad living in Boston, reflects on the significance of his beloved football club’s victory for the city and its people. Brolly writes that the club’s triumph in the Carabao Cup goes deeper than football.
In Prison and Porn: The Search for a Personal Life
“We all have a good script and we’re all just waiting to be discovered.” L.A. native, Brendan Busse, S.J., finds something deeply human in the City of Angels.
One Friend to Another: Jesuit Bragging
Michael Rossmann highlights some pieces from The Jesuit Post in the past month and writes about how “Jesuits love bragging about other Jesuits.”
Worth Reading: Johann Hari
Vinny Marchionni, SJ shares an interesting take on how to save the War on Drugs’ #1 casualty – addicts.
The Goldilocks Guide to Becoming a Free Thinker
Niall Leahy takes a look at polarizing language and finds that a childhood favorite can help settle the rhetoric down.
A Relationship With Art
Have you experienced art lately? Matt White, SJ, suggests now is a good time.
Weighting To Exhale
How do we recognize ourselves made in the image of God when we hate what we see in the mirror? Damian Torres-Botello, SJ shares his own struggles with weight and self-image, as always, with honesty and insight.