Choosing love is sometimes easy. Other times, we must labor to choose to love. Greg Okumu, SJ reflects that the invitation on this last Sunday of Advent is to choose to love—because God does. Based on the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent.
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Greg entered the Jesuits in 2019. He studied philosophy at Arrupe Jesuit University. He is currently a regent at Creighton Prep High School in Omaha, Nebraska. He enjoys flying drones, building robots and reading novels.
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Our Refuge and Help | One-Minute Homily
Sometimes our world feels like it is crashing down. In times like these, Greg Okumu, SJ reflects this is when Jesus can be closest to us. Based on the readings for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.
God’s Time, Not Ours | One-Minute Homily
In prayer, we might ask things of God—but sometimes God will not answer how and when we might want. Greg Okumu, SJ reflects on prayer using his own experience of the 30-day silent Spiritual Exercises retreat. Based on the readings for the 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time.
Costly Love that Saves | One-Minute Reflection
The Cross is one of the principal signs of our faith. Greg Okumu, SJ reflects how the Cross is a sign of a love that saves. Based on the readings for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
Assumption of Mary | One-Minute Homily
Mothers show the way for their children. Greg Okumu, SJ reflects how this feast invites Christians to view Mary as our guide to heaven. Based on the readings for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Presence Over Productivity | One-Minute Homily
Does living our faith always mean doing something? Greg Okumu, SJ, reflects on how the business should not prevent us from sitting at the feet of Our Lord. Based on the readings for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time.