by Ian Peoples, SJ | Feb 4, 2021 | Current Events, In the News, Prayers, Spirituality, The Jesuits ~ Approx. 5 mins
As I journaled my thoughts upon finishing Father James Martin, SJ’s new book, Learning to Pray, I was struck with a consoling realization. It dawned on me that I was reviewing the new book of a writer whose books played key roles in both my faith life and in my...
by The Jesuit Post | Feb 1, 2021 | Justice, Know Justice Know Peace, Race, Series, Spirituality ~ Approx. 5 mins
[Haga clic aquí para español.] [Cliquez ici pour le français.] February 1st is the beginning of Black History Month. In order to help mark this month, The Jesuit Post is re-releasing “Know Justice, Know Peace: A Jesuit Antiracism Retreat.” It is a series of twelve...
by Sean Barry, SJ | Dec 3, 2020 | Religious Life, Spirituality, The Jesuits ~ Approx. 4 mins
At seven years old, I told my mother I’d think about being a priest when I grew up, “if they still needed them.” And at twelve, I was convinced I was supposed to be a priest and dove headfirst into my faith. Two years later, I had no interest in priesthood or...
by Jason McCreery | Jun 5, 2020 | Current Events, In the News, Justice, Race, Topics ~ Approx. 7 mins
The is an old Roman adage: si vis pacem, para bellum. If you want peace, prepare for war. And this does seem to be an adage that Trump is following, as protests only seem to be getting worse this week. He has threatened to “deploy the United States military and...
by Ian Peoples, SJ | May 15, 2020 | Faith & Family, Series, Signs of Easter ~ Approx. 4 mins
This continues to be one of the most extraordinary Easter seasons of my entire life. You see, I’m a Jesuit in formation, but I’ve spent the past two months at my parents’ house. Instead of going through the stay-at-home trials and tribulations with my Jesuit community...
