God Calls Ordinary People: A Reflection on the Life of Pope Francis

by Brennan Dour, SJ | Apr 29, 2025 | Papal News, Pope Francis ~ Approx. 4 mins

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

by Javier Bailén Llongo, SJ | Apr 8, 2025 | Spirituality, Sports ~ Approx. 4 mins

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

by Christopher Brolly, SJ | Apr 2, 2025 | Pop Culture, Sports ~ Approx. 4 mins

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.

One-Minute Homily

One-Minute Homily: “The End is Near?”

As we approach Advent we hear a lot about the end, but Brian Strassburger, SJ, reminds us that every end is also a beginning in this week's One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, November 17. https://youtu.be/ONHjAXmnq2o The end is near! The end of the...