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...
by Erin Kast, SJ | Mar 23, 2020 | Current Events, In the News, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
My dad has a saying he’s been repeating for at least 15 years now: “Erin, everything past 60 is icing on the cake.” The outbreak of COVID-19 has reminded the world – if we ever needed reminding – that like my dad, every human being has to come to terms with the fact...
by Connor Smith, SJ | Jan 7, 2020 | Global Catholicism, In the News, The Jesuits ~ Approx. 2 mins
One might be surprised to find 10,000 young people spending their New Year’s week praying and learning how to give their talents to the “New Evangelization” but this is what took place this past week at the Student Leadership Summit (SLS) hosted by the Fellowship of...