It's not exactly flattering to be compared to sheep but Brian Strassburger, SJ, breaks open this analogy in this week's One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, May 12, 2017, which you can find here: https://bit.ly/30fwP07
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.
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.
Peter Canisius vs Paulo Miki
Vote for your favorite Jesuit Saint during Jesuit Madness 2014.
Alphonsus Rodriguez vs Peter Claver
Vote for your favorite jesuit Saint during Jesuit Madness 2014
Jesuit Madness 2014
Vote for your favorite Jesuit Saint during Jesuit Madness 2014.
Kinship with Critters and Cretins
John Shea, parasitologist and Franciscan Jesuit, thinks about kinship with all of Creation–even tapeworms.
Loving Your Enemies: Finding Mercy for Fred Phelps
As the Most Hated Man in America lies dying, Jason Welle reflects on what it means to love those who hate you.
“Sāthī, Papa, Papa!” – A Prayer for Pope Francis
Reflecting on his recent trip to Nepal, Quang Tran offers a prayer for the anniversary of Pope Francis’s election.