Advent is a time of preparation and growth. Fr. Joe Laramie, SJ, reminds us that we need to examine our lives and "check our roots" in this week's One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for December 8, 2019. https://youtu.be/FShnDrritSg Are you bearing good fruit?...
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.
A Climate of Hope: Changing the Tide Against the Rising Tide
Ken Homan reports on hope and the People’s Climate March.
Law, Labor, Love
How much is the worker who made your burger making? Nate Romano looks at recent developments in the labor movement and challenges workers face.
The Shame of Religious Families: Homeless LGBT Youth
Two recent articles contrast the shame and the hope that LGBT youth are confronted with in religious families.
If I Were A Boy: Beyonce, Jesus, and I
What would Beyonce do? Diva-pop aficionado Eric Immel, Sj reflects on gender, violence, and empathy.
The Dark Knight Teaches
Chris Schroeder gets a little help from Batman while studying for comps and shows that we can find moral lessons in unlikely places.
82 things that are weird, worrisome, or wonderful about America
After being away from the US for two years, Michael Rossmann shares the American cultural phenomena that have caught his attention.