On Gaudete Sunday we rejoice for the coming of Christ. Tucker Redding, SJ, reminds us to find ways to rejoice in the midst of dark times. Based on the readings for Sunday, December 16, 2018, which you can find here: https://bit.ly/2O3cjJL
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.
Worth Reading: The Transparent Pope Francis
Why pay attention to a conversation between Pope Francis and the superiors of religious orders? Because it shows us a transparent Church.
#tbt – Compare and Despair
Wondering about that seemingly perfect coworker? Vinny Marchionni, SJ reminds himself that the ice isn’t always colder on the other side of the rink.
TJPodcast: Happy New Year… Now Pick Your Poison!
If you never stick to your New Year’s resolutions… make ’em anyway, says Martin Ngo!
Tom Osborne is Tom Osborne
Thirty years ago the legendary Nebraska football coach went for two.
TJPodcast: Kindling a Christmas Fire
In this Christmas TJPodcast, Garrett Gundlach talks about bonfires, Messiahs, and other varieties of non-electric light!
Cook as Mom Cooks. Love as Mom Loves.
With his mom in the hospital, Keith Maczkiewicz, SJ steps in to help cook for the family and finds himself at the center of a cycle of care.