What does it take to be a Saint? Brian Strassburger, SJ, reflects on the diversity of people that God calls to holiness in this week's One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, January 20, which you can find here: https://bit.ly/2SJQxgv
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.
Feliz cumpleaños | Gracias | Adiós
Hace dos años escribimos: “Esperamos que [este sitio] te ayude a pensar en Dios y en la Iglesia de un modo un poco diferente, un poco mas profundamente, y un poco mas frecuentemente. Dos años después, esta sigue siendo nuestra esperanza.
Worth Watching (Again): Craig Ferguson’s Heart of Humor
Craig Ferguson explained how much a cheap laugh really costs in conscience — and gots Quang Tran thinking about why maybe even Justin Bieber deserves a bit of mercy.
Longing for More: The Redemption of a Mediocre Midnight Mass
Bored in Church? Disappointed with liturgy? Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ has been there too. He finds himself longing for more and discovers in the longing a place for grace and redemption.
Happy Birthday | Thank You | Goodbye
Two years ago, we wrote: “We hope [this site] will help you think about God and the Church a little differently, a little more deeply, a little more often.” Two years in, that’s still what we hope.
De la mano: un humilde encuentro en la Magnificent Mile
Originalmente en inglés, traducido por Manuel Carrasco García-Moreno Me cuento entre la gente más privilegiada del mundo. Soy un hombre blanco americano. Soy un cristiano bien alimentado, sin discapacidades y con alta formación académica. He tenido muchas ventajas en...
New Budget: No Conflicts? No Interest!
You probably didn’t catch the biggest story this month, but Danny Gustafson is betting it’s not your fault.