In Matthew 13, Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to a great net with a great catch—but the bad fish must be thrown out. Ty Wahlbrink, SJ reflects that the task of the Christian today is to similarly separate the good from the bad voices in our hearts. Based on the...
“Wait, when do I have to turn my lapel microphone on and off?” After a decade of Jesuit formation, three years of theology studies, a full semester learning how to preside at the sacraments, and dozens of practice runs through the Mass, I found myself the day after my...
Even faith like a mustard seed can be nurtured and cultivated. Simon Zachary, SJ breaks open the gospel and encourages us to store up God’s graces. Based off the readings for the 16th Sunday of OT. Does 6-7 seem like it’s stale? How about 7-8? Hi, I’m Fr. Simon...
In the parable of the sower, Jesus has much to say about the different kinds of soil that receive God’s word. Jon Jue-Wong, SJ reflects on how we mustn’t overlook the sower himself, whose actions reflect the extravagant love of God. Based on the readings for the 15th...
Smells like sweet freedom. Chris Kinkor, SJ reflects on the freedom we can find in becoming Christ’s disciple. Based on the readings for the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Mmmm…smells like sweet freedom. Hi, I’m Chris Kinkor, and this is my One Minute...
Each month, the Holy Father asks the universal Church to pray for a specific prayer intention. It is a tradition dating back to the papacy of Leo XIII in the 19th century. This month’s Papal intention is “that sports may be an instrument of peace,...
Jesus makes significant demands of us in Matthew 10, but his promise for our lives is far greater than anything we could imagine. Based on the readings for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Sorry mom – I can’t talk right now – I’m working on my relationship with...
Wake up. Pray. Get ready for the day. Go to Mass. Eat breakfast? Jump between instruction, lesson-planning, grading, meeting with students, and collaborating with colleagues while fitting in lunch somewhere. Respond to emails. Coach. Eat dinner. Attend student...
Jesus wants your trust, not your fear or shame. Austin Kleman, SJ reflects on the openness we should have with God and how to share that with others. Based on the readings for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time. God isn’t looking for your secret journal. Hi, I’m Austin...
Jesus shepherds us and calls us to shepherd others. Simon Zachary, SJ reflects on Jesus’s empathy for others. Based on the readings for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Do you ever feel like a sheep without a shepherd? Bro, what does that even mean? Hi, I’m Fr. Simon...
