When the Lord asked him if the Apostles would abandon Jesus as so many others had, Peter asked, “To whom else shall we go?” Brian Kemper, SJ, reflects on how everyone is called to remain close to Jesus, who “has the words of eternal life.”
Real Presence: The Ministry of a Sports Chaplain
As he concludes his regency mission at Loyola High School of Detroit, Eddie Wesonga, SJ, reflects on his ministry as a sports chaplain and the ways it invited him into authentic encounter and a deeper relationship with his students.
Inside Jesuit Life at Bellarmine House of Studies
What is life like for a Jesuit during First Studies? Chris Kinkor, SJ, offers an inside view of life for a Jesuit scholastic at Bellarmine House of Studies at Saint Louis University and reflects on the ways God has been at work in this period of his formation.
A Meditation with a Contemporary Our Lady of Sorrows
Using the aesthetics of pop art, Nick Leeper guides a meditation, asking us to gaze at Our Lady of Sorrows with new eyes.
An Updated Resource: the TJP Curriculum Guide
TJP has an updated resource to share! Last Spring, we debuted the TJP Curriculum Guide. This guide includes articles and videos published by TJP, organized into twenty different themes, with hyperlinks to the content. This can be useful in classrooms, for retreats, for faculty formation, or however else you might find helpful. Check out the list of themes and download the updated TJP Curriculum Guide.
Not Even in a War Zone: Police Brutality, Armed Conflict, and the Use of Violence
The brutal killings of Black people by police would have been considered war crimes in the military context.
St. Mother Teresa: A Saint for the Poorest of the Poor | One-Minute Saints
St. Mother Teresa is a saint of our own time, showing the world what it truly means to see and love Christ through the poor and marginalized. Brian Strassburger, SJ, reflects on the life and legacy of Mother Teresa on her Feast Day. https://youtu.be/donHmgrZNQI “If...
Catholic 101: Planning a Catholic Baptism
You’re having a baby! Congratulations! We’re here to help you answer a few questions about Catholic baptism. How do I plan a baptism? How do I choose godparents? What happens during a baptism?
What the Prophetic Words of Jeremiah Call Us to Today
America first! Black Lives Matter! Law and order. Structures of oppression. Amid the turmoil of our world today, the words of the great Old Testament prophet Jeremiah continue to speak to us. What does he call us to today?
My World May Be Small, but the World Is Still Huge
Eric Immel, SJ, writes: “I spent more time in my room these past nearly six months that I had the previous, say, four years combined. The same is true for the number of times I’ve washed my hands. I’ve high-fived less people in the past nearly six months than was typical for me in a day pre-COVID, and I cannot count the number of times I’ve wanted to yell at people for getting too close to me, which I don’t think I’d ever thought to do before in my life.” Eric takes us on journey of a small world that opens up to something larger than previously thought.