Brian Strassburger, SJ, Author at The Jesuit Post

All posts by Brian Strassburger, SJ

Brian was ordained a priest in June 2021. He is currently working in the diocese of Brownsville, TX on the US-Mexico border. Brian grew up in Denver, CO, and went to Regis Jesuit High School followed by college at Saint Louis University. As a Jesuit, he studied International Development at Fordham University, which inspired two and half years working at a Jesuit nonprofit in Managua, Nicaragua. After theology studies at Boston College, Brian was ordained and sent to a new mission of his province on the border. He helps at a local parish in Brownsville, accompanies migrants on both sides of the border, and co-hosts The Jesuit Border Podcast. Brian’s extracurricular activities include cheering on Denver sports teams, growing a beard, and enjoying fellowship over beers.

Catholic Guide to 2019

by Brian Strassburger, SJ | Jan 1, 2019 | Global Catholicism, Holidays, In the News, Justice, MAG+S & WYD, Papal News, Pope Francis, Spirituality

Break out your calendars! Don’t miss these Catholic events in 2019.

One-Minute Homily: Prepare the Way of the Lord

by Brian Strassburger, SJ | Dec 9, 2018 | One-Minute Homily

Advent is a time of preparation. Brian Strassburger, SJ, reflects on how we prepare ourselves for Christ. Based on the readings for Sunday, December 9, 2018, which you can find here: https://bit.ly/2Raxknu

One-Minute Homily: “Called to be Missionaries”

by Brian Strassburger, SJ | Oct 21, 2018 | One-Minute Homily

This is World Mission Sunday and today Brian Strassburger, SJ, reminds us that we're all called to be missionaries, no matter where we are. Based on the readings for Sunday, October 21, 2018, which you can find here: https://bit.ly/2p3AEo2

One-Minute Homily: “Go Forth, The Mass Is Ended!”

by Brian Strassburger, SJ | Sep 16, 2018 | One-Minute Homily

The words that mark the end of the Mass are really a beginning for what we are called to do as Christians. Check out this week's One-Minute Homily by Brian Strassburger, SJ. Based on the readings for Sunday, September 16, 2018, which you can find here:...