How is the Holy Spirit calling you? Damian Terres-Botello, SJ, recounts how the Holy Spirit led Simeon to Jesus and encourages all of us to keep the same guidance.
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.
Hollywood Goes to Church
David Romero sits down with Back to the Future’s “Biff” to show us that actors are so much more than the characters they play.
Living the Dream
“People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of.” Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
Matt Lieser reads The Alchemist and reflects on his own experience of living his dreams.
Let’s All Go To The Movies
Now that “Silence” is being made, Jason Downer SJ explores other movie ideas for Jesuits.
Liberté, Égalité, and Some More Liberté: Reactions to Charlie Hebdo
First-time Jesuit Post contributor Niall Leahy offers some European perspective regarding the various reactions to the recent killings in Paris.
Tough Questions: Family Gatherings and the Deeper Better God
Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ fields lots of questions when he’s home for the holidays. Some of them are impossible to answer, but his responses are full of faith and from the heart.
How Close Will You Come to Violence in 2015?
Joe Simmons considers how to respond in 2015 to pictures of violence, war, and despair from 2014.