Jesus never actually told us to believe in ourselves, but to believe in something, someone much greater than ourselves. Uli Covarrubias, SJ, reminds us how we truly achieve greatness in this week's One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for October 6, 2019....
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.
The Jubilee Year: It’s Time to Come Home
In his first piece for The Jesuit Post, Eric Lastres, SJ reflects on the Jubilee Year of Hope and the invitation to renewal it offers.
Consuming Creation: The Ecological Toll of Animal Agriculture
The damage inflicted by animal agriculture is often ignored, but its impact on God’s creation is undeniable. Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ, argues that Christians cannot settle for an “out of sight, out of mind” approach to the ecological crisis.
Parody of Parodies: “Weird Al” Was Billboard’s #1?!
Garrett Gundlach SJ realizes that maybe parody is just parody, and “Weird Al” deserves the success he’s had coming for 30 years.
To Steer Without Seeing: On Storms, Submarines, and Deep Trust
When Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ can’t sleep he watches submarine movies. This reflection gives new meaning to the notion of profound trust.
Who Is To Blame for Chicago’s Shooting Spree?
Ben Anderson explores issue of race in the media coverage of violence in Chicago.
Worth Reading: A comedian discerns and doesn’t even know it
Jason Downer SJ reflects on Patton Oswalt’s use of #comedy #discernment and #twitter
The Dirtiest Word in Jesuit Higher Education
What makes a Jesuit education Jesuit? Brendan Busse, SJ thinks it might have something to do with conversion.
Discerning LeBron James
Michael Rossmann, Adam DeLeon, and Brian Strassburger sit down and discuss whether or not LeBron’s decision to return to Cleveland is a slam dunk.