Revenge seems satisfying. Kindness, forgiveness, and mercy are better. Tom Elitz, SJ, reflects on our call to forgive and to love like God.

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Tom met the Jesuits while studying at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia. As a Jesuit, he has studied philosophy at Fordham University and taught math and theology at Scranton Preparatory School. Currently, Tom is studying theology at Boston College's School of Theology and Ministry in preparation for ordination to the priesthood.
Joined in 2019 telitzsj@thejesuitpost.org
6 postsThe Humility of Asking for Help | One-Minute Homily
It can be difficult to ask for help. Doing so can help us grow in humility and bring us closer to God. Tom Elitz, SJ, reflects on the humility and faith of the Canaanite woman from the gospel.
What World Youth Day Taught a Jesuit Pilgrim
Read how one Jesuit’s recent trip to Portugal to attend World Youth Day helped him understand the essence of Catholicism.
Learning the Language of God | One-Minute Homily
How can we learn the language of God? The same as with any other language, with time and practice. Tom Elitz, SJ, preaches on learning the language of God in today’s One-Minute Homily.
The Feast of Corpus Christi: An Incarnation of Love
The bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. What does that mean for us?
Moral Theology at a Crossroads
Charlie Camosy asks: Is moral theology in a crisis?