The TJP archives

Our routines and rituals reveal what is most important to us. Kevin Lee, SJ reflects how starting our day off right can lead us closer to God. Based on the readings for the 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

Packing light can be hard. Will Hayes, SJ reflects how Christians are invited to put their trust more in Christ than things. Based on the readings for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

We are never too old to respond to the call of God. Ty Wahlbrink, SJ reflects how this saint’s example encourages us to remain open to new horizons. Based on the Jesuit Ordo readings for the Solemnity of Saint Ignatius.

Do we always take the time for prayer? Jose Oros, SJ reflects on how the Our Father, a prayer memorized by so many, can apply in almost any situation. Based on the readings for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

What does an animated musical about a Kpop group have to teach us about Ignatius’s rules for the discernment of spirits? Andrew Milewski, SJ, uses “KPop Demon Hunters” to help us understand how the spiritual world operates on the human heart.

Does living our faith always mean doing something? Greg Okumu, SJ, reflects on how the business should not prevent us from sitting at the feet of Our Lord. Based on the readings for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

God’s mercy is already deep within us. Kevin, Lee SJ reflects how the Parable of the Good Samaritan invites us to share that mercy with our neighbors – that is everyone we encounter. Based on the readings for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Grace is like a snowball rolling down a hill. Will Hayes, SJ discusses how the kingdom needs all of us saying yes to the invitation of Christ – no matter how small. Based on the readings for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Grief at the death of animals reveals a moral obligation we too often ignore. Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ argues that if we dare to feel this grief, it becomes a call to love them as fellow creatures of God.

Reflecting on his current studies in theology, Josh reflects on how a hundreds-year-old debate on the sacraments touched his own life and brought him healing.