The good shepherd calls to his sheep by name. Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, reflects on how we learn to recognize the voice of the shepherd in this week’s One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, May 03, 2020. Shepherds, sheep, and gates, oh my! Shepherds, sheep, and gates, oh my! Hello! I’m Damian Torres-Botello and […]
Judas had a price. Do we? There are things that we might put before our relationship with God, but Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, reminds us that there is always hope in Christ.
I know that from struggle will come new life, because I believe the resurrection is always the new beginning after any heavy cross. And it is with this cross that I come to the altar where Your arms are open wide.
Just like Jesus in the desert, we are tempted on a regular basis. Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, reminds us that Jesus is both our model and our biggest support when trying to avoid temptation.
How is the Holy Spirit calling you? Damian Terres-Botello, SJ, recounts how the Holy Spirit led Simeon to Jesus and encourages all of us to keep the same guidance.
What is it that leads you closer to Christ? Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, reflects on the Epiphany, when the Magi were led to Jesus by a star. Based on the readings for January 5, 2019. Look up! Go on, look up! Can you find your star?! Hello! I’m Damian Torres-Botello and this is my One-Minute Reflection. […]
Merry Christmas! On this day we celebrate the miracle that God entered into our very humanity. Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, reflects on the incarnation of Jesus in this special One-Minute Homily. It’s happened! Jesus is born! Amen and Merry Christmas! Hello! I’m Damian Torres-Botello and this is my One-Minute Reflection. In six more days we will […]
Advent is here and Jesus reminds us to be attentive and stay awake! Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, kicks off a brand new season and new look to the One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, December 1. It’s Advent! Stay awake! Let the waiting begin! Hello! I’m Damian Torres-Botello and this is my One-Minute Reflection. […]
Sometimes faith can be unremarkable and routine. God is still there.
After college, so much changes, even the way you make friends. Damian Torres-Botello, SJ navigates his experience of friendship making after college.