by Sean Barry, SJ | Nov 8, 2022 | Pop Culture, TV ~ Approx. 3 mins
On October 7th, Netflix released the third season of the acclaimed Irish comedy, Derry Girls. The series follows five working-class friends from three families (Erin, Orla, Clare, Michelle, and James) going through Catholic high school in Derry (or Londonderry,...
by Dan Finucane, SJ | Jan 11, 2022 | Blogs, Justice, Religious Life, Spirituality, Topics ~ Approx. 6 mins
Each day I am at Belize Central Prison, I pray a Hail Mary during my walk from the youth facility to the rehabilitation center.1 Sometimes, I pray more than one. But at the very least, as soon as I part ways with Ian, my fellow Jesuit regent and companion, “Hail...
by Tucker Redding, SJ | Dec 24, 2021 | Advent, Christmas, Holidays, Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
The following reflection is part of our “Jesuit 101” series, celebrating the Ignatian Year. This piece helps us to dive deeper into the Contemplation on the Incarnation from the Spiritual Exercises. To learn more about this contemplation, check out our explainer...
by Sean Barry, SJ | Oct 11, 2021 | Pop Culture, Sports ~ Approx. 3 mins
The weather’s getting cooler, the days are getting shorter, and it’s finally time for one of my favorite things in the world of sports: playoff baseball. The MLB playoffs started last week after a drama-filled last day of the regular season that saw four teams...
by Brian Strassburger, SJ | Apr 23, 2020 | In the News, Music, Signs of Easter, Spirituality ~ Approx. 4 mins
Happy Easter! Is it really the Easter season? With the coronavirus pandemic gripping the world, it can feel a lot like we’re still stuck in Lent. While we continue to face dangers and uncertainty, TJP also wants to offer a reminder that the signs of Easter are around...
