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All posts by Josef Rodriguez, SJ
Josef Raoul Rodriguez, SJ, (a.k.a J-Rod) is an only child of Filipino parents. He was born in San Francisco, but grew up in New Jersey. He entered the Society of Jesus in 2016. He is currently teaching Philosophy at Creighton University. When not doing Philosophy, he is either composing or playing music, or delving into the culinary arts.
Joined in 2019 11 posts jrodriguezsj@thejesuitpost.org
Pentecost Sunday: The Holy Spirit Brings Peace | One-Minute Homily
It’s Pentecost Sunday! As we reflect on the gift of the Holy Spirit, Josef Rodriguez, SJ, reminds us that the Holy Spirit brings peace and forgiveness.
The Good Shepherd and His Flock | One-Minute Homily
Jesus is the Good Shepherd that lays down his life for his sheep. Josef Rodriguez, SJ, reflects on the love of our shepherd and the love that we must show others.
Palm Sunday: Carrying the Cross | One-Minute Homily
What can Simon of Cyrene teach us about the Passion?
The Transfiguration: Mountaintop Moments | One-Minute Homily
Have you ever experienced something that you just didn’t want to end?
Ash Wednesday: Dust and Hope | One-Minute Homily
Remember that you are dust…Dust worth dying for!
Repent! For the Beginning is at Hand | One-Minute Homily
Repent, repent! For the BEGINNING is at hand!
Christmas 2020: Holding out Hope | One-Minute Homily
What are you holding out hope for?
When It Comes to Civil Unions, Pope Francis Meant What He Said, but That Might Not Be What You Think
In the documentary Francesco by Evgeny Afineevsky, Pope Francis endorsed civil unions for homosexual couples. His words were the source of much ado in the media recently. They are important, but not for the reasons many have pointed to.