One-Minute Homily: “Ordinary Jesus”

One-Minute Homily: “Ordinary Jesus”

When Jesus goes to his hometown, the people can’t see who he really is. Sometimes, this happens to us too. Tucker Redding, SJ, explores how we can recognize Jesus in this One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings from Sunday, July 8, which you can find here:...
“The New Colossus”

“The New Colossus”

The below sonnet appears on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, perhaps the greatest symbol of the American spirit. Written by Emma Lazarus in 1884, its words inspire and challenge us today. Is Lady Liberty still the “Mother of Exiles” in 2018?   Not like the...
Cardinal Sin: Another Dismal Failure

Cardinal Sin: Another Dismal Failure

My people have been lost sheep; their shepherds have led them astray, turning them away on the mountains; from mountain to hill they have gone, they have forgotten their fold. (Jeremiah 50:6) The sexual abuse crisis has returned to the United States, as accusations of...
Friends After College: It’s A Thing

Friends After College: It’s A Thing

Miranda lived on the third floor. Amy, her room was below mine. Kili and Heidi lived next to Amy. Collin and I shared a wall, while Sean lived three doors down. And then Debbie, Kate, Elizabeth, Megan, and… We all lived in Berchman’s Hall on the campus of Saint Mary...
The Wonder of the World Cup

The Wonder of the World Cup

I distinctly remember the day in 2001 when I fell in love with the game of soccer. It was the annual Fall Festival at my parish. It’s a popular event in the small town I grew up in as many other folks from different denominations would come support our parish and...