Even Jesus sought out friends. Eric Immel, SJ, reminds us of the friendship that Jesus was calling the first disciples into in this week’s One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, January 26, which you can read here: http://bit.ly/OMH012620
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.
‘Tis the Season for Cookies
Advent. Traditions. Cookies. Jason Downer SJ investigates.
Born in Love: On Advent and Adoption
Eric Immel, SJ always knew he was adopted in love. Advent reminds him that he was also born there.
8 Proofs that John the Baptist was the Proto-Hipster
Is there a patron saint of hipsters? Michael Rossmann knows who it should be.
A Frat Boy’s Confession: An Open Letter to the Fraternity Men of America
Unwittingly and with the best of intentions, I was an enabler of violence…
Advent On Film: “Babette’s Feast” & the Gift of Reconciliation
Can a good meal be more than just satisfying? Matt White SJ explores Babette’s Feast for its profound message of reconciliation.
Pope Francis’s Ecology Encyclical – What Can We Expect?
The word emanating from Vatican corridors is that we can expect to see the long awaited environment-themed encyclical at some point during 2015. The exact date has not been disclosed, but it could coincide with Francis’ apostolic visit to the Philippines in January, a...