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.
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.
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.
Tired of all the division in our world? So is Jesus. Brian Strassburger, SJ, reminds us that we are called to be one and gives tips on how we can help make this happen. Based on the readings for Sunday, August 18, 2019. Do you ever get really frustrated with all the...
Money talks, but is it speech? Nate Romano explores the recent Supreme Court decision regarding campaign contributions and what free speech really means.
Are Jesuits and other religious people serious addicts? Tim O’Brien looks closely at God and Other drugs.
This week is different. This week is holy because we witness again the fidelity of a God in love, a God who remains with us in suffering.
From one plastic bag to millions of barrels of crude oil, Vinny Marchionni, SJ remembers humanity’s effect on the environment.
Tony Homsy, a friend of the Dutch Jesuit killed in Syria this week, reflects on what he learned from the life of this man of peace.
A close friend decided to come out to Eric Immel, SJ while shopping for a ‘Campbell’s Soup’ costume. Ever since then Eric finds that he’s the one being opened up again and again for the sake of love.