It takes courage to glorify God and love each other. Eric Panicco, SJ, reflects on what it means to imitate Christ in seeing, knowing, and loving the people around us, especially the poor and forgotten. Based on the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter.
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Eric is a Scholastic of the USA East province. He lives in the Bronx and studies Theology at Fordham University. Eric moved around growing up, but he calls Charlotte, NC home; he also has great affection for the people of Paducah, KY; Omaha, NE; and Atlanta, GA. Before entering the Jesuits, he studied Chemistry, Philosophy, and Sustainability and worked in the solar energy industry. He met the Society at the Jesuit parish in Atlanta. Eric enjoys hiking, biking, playing basketball, and learning about gardening.
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Confusion Turns to Joy | One-Minute Homily
Often, Christ reveals himself to us in ways we don’t immediately recognize. Eric Panicco, SJ, reflects that Easter reminds us to allow our confusion to transform into joy as we discover God’s presence in unexpected places. Based on the readings for The Resurrection of the Lord, the Mass of Easter Day.
Grace in Vulnerability | One-Minute Homily
Have you ever of thought of God’s grace as water for our soul? Eric Panicco, SJ, reflects on how repenting of our sins helps us soak up God’s fresh grace. Based on the readings for the Third Sunday of Lent.
Choosing Mercy over Resentment | One-Minute Homily
What does it mean to love your enemies? Eric Panicco, SJ, reflects on how people of faith are called to choose mercy over resentment. Based on the readings for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time.
God’s Abundant Generosity | One-Minute Homily
Jesus’s mission was to proclaim God’s abundant love and generosity to the poor and suffering. Eric Pannico, SJ, reflects on how we are called to imitate Jesus in opening our hearts to God’s people. Based on the readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time.