by Colten Biro | Apr 4, 2019 | Blogs, Spirituality ~ Approx. 3 mins
I’m nearly certain a drop of sweat was slowly crawling down my forehead, and it was not hot. We stood outside of a church, pinned off to the side of the crowd exiting after mass. In front of me, an older woman, spatterings of grey hair and a few creases hanging on the...
by The Jesuit Post | Mar 6, 2019 | Ask Iggy ~ Approx. 1 min
The Examen is a fundamental prayer of Ignatian Spirituality and Jesuit life. Check out the newest episode in our relaunch of the “Ask Iggy” series. We guide you through the steps of this simple, yet powerful prayer, which can help you to become more...
by Sam Sawyer, SJ | Apr 6, 2012 | Uncategorized ~ Approx. 1min
“Behold the wood of the Cross, on which hung the salvation of the world.” “Come, let us adore.” That invocation and response are sung today, three times, as the Cross is venerated in the Good Friday liturgy. And honestly, the best advice I...
by Eric Sundrup, SJ | Apr 5, 2012 | Uncategorized ~ Approx. 1 min
Doors closing. Please stand clear of the closing doors. Next stop, Jesus falls for the 1st time. Doors open on the left. Mind the Gap! We love mashups here at TJP. This latest mashup involves a former co-worker of mine who spent his day riding the the entire ‘L’...
by Tim O'Brien, SJ | Mar 9, 2012 | Uncategorized ~ Approx. 1min
Church musicians are not usually celebrities. It was a special music store (back in the days of music stores…remember them?) that carried very much in the way of liturgical music. And there were certainly no posters of the St. Louis Jesuits in the back of the...