What is wisdom? Josef Rodriguez, SJ, reflects on how Christ calls us to freedom, and that is the heart of wisdom. Based on the readings for the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
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.
The Jubilee Year: It’s Time to Come Home
In his first piece for The Jesuit Post, Eric Lastres, SJ reflects on the Jubilee Year of Hope and the invitation to renewal it offers.
What Makes Ted Lasso Different from Every Other Character on TV
Unlike the dismal tone that dominates most gritty television these days, Noah found in Emmy-nominee Ted Lasso a virtue in short supply: hope.
Dragon Ball Z and the Two Standards Meditation
The latest Dragon Ball Movie is full of the series’ classic action scenes. It also contains a deeper message about how people tend to get caught up in evil.
Clerics in the Classroom
As the semester starts up again, Tim wonders: How does a Jesuit balance a commitment to the one Truth with the openness to perspectives required in the Academy?
Begin Your Semester with the End in Mind
The key to minimizing stress this semester: begin by remembering that finals are just around the corner! St. Ignatius gives us helpful pointers on how to do that.
Why I logged off social media for good
Does social media really help us to stay connected? After years of weighing the pros and cons, Ian finally ditched his social media accounts for good. Read about his discernment.
You never know who you’ll meet on the bus
On an interstate bus trip, Luke strikes up a friendship with two unexpected co-passengers.