Are you “filled with expectation” when you think about the Lord? Fr. Michael Mohr, SJ, reflects on how Christ’s Baptism is a sign of our salvation. Based on the readings for the Baptism of the Lord. What are you waiting for? Hi, I’m Father Michael...
Why did the three kings travel from far away to see Jesus? Jordan Jones, SJ, reflects on how the heart of Christ draws all people to Himself. Based on the readings for The Epiphany of the Lord. What makes us truly attractive? Hi, I’m Jordan Jones, and this is my...
Oftentimes, saying “yes” means letting go of what we’re accustomed to. Fr. Joseph Dickan, SJ, reflects on how the Holy Family’s “yes” to Jesus’s emerging identity is an act of trust in God’s providential guidance. Based...
Would you recognize Mary’s voice if she were knocking at your door? Conan Rainwater, SJ, reflects on the importance of drawing close to our Mother Mary in these final days of Advent. Based on the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Is that Aunt Mary I...
Are you rejoicing yet? Brian Kemper, SJ, reflects on how Gaudete Sunday is a call to live with joyful expectation for the Lord’s coming. Based on the readings for the Third Sunday of Advent. Today is all about joy! Hi, I’m Brian Kemper, and this is my one-minute...
Every person is a pilgrim—a “work in progress.” Josef Rodriguez, SJ, reflects on how we can never forget that God will finish the good work he began in us. Based on the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent. “I’m a work-in-progress!” Hi, I’m Josef...
What does “apocalypse” mean? Fr. Joseph Dickan, SJ, reflects that it means God has drawn close to us in Christ. Based on the readings for the First Sunday of Advent. What do you picture when you hear the word “apocalypse”? Hi, I’m Father...
What’s on the final exam of our lives? Conan Rainwater, SJ, reflects on how Christ the King calls us to remain close to the world’s poor and suffering as our ultimate test of love for him. Based on the readings for the The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus...
In September, I wrote a reflection on the relationship between forgiveness as a means of psychological healing and forgiveness in the Christian tradition, all in response to a fine article published in the New York Times earlier this year. In this article, I would...
Jesus tells us that we do not know the day or the hour when God’s victory in Christ will be brought to fulfillment. Brian Kemper, SJ, reflects that Christians are called to embrace God’s reign here and now. Based on the readings from the Thirty-third...