What are some of the biggest moments of your life? For God, it was your baptism. Fr. Joe Laramie, SJ, reflects on the Baptism of the Lord and the moment when we were brought into the family of God. Based on the readings for January 12, 2020....
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.
Extra Points of Grace
A Minnesota Benedictine nun teaches us three ways to serve God and God’s people.
Advent Themes Through Film: Hope & “Children of Men”
Matt White SJ examines the resilience of hope in the 2006 film Children of Men.
The Advent Blues
The waiting is the hardest part, but Peter Folan describes how waiting is at the heart of this season before Christmas.
Litany of Thanks: 10 things to give thanks for in a place where there’s no word for “Thank you”
This Thanksgiving, Brian Strassburger remembers all of the things he is grateful for in a place where it was hard to say “thank you.”
Sexty Thoughts: Pondering teen sexting
Looking at a wide-ranging and serious issue, Juan Ruiz wonders what a better response might be.
Observations from Ferguson
Matt Wooters, SJ and Louie Hotop, SJ share their experiences from Monday night in Ferguson, Missouri.