As Christians, we know that it all boils down to love. Sometimes that can be a comfort, but what about when it’s scary?
All posts by Uli Covarrubias, SJ
A tapatío by birth, Uli calls Los Angeles home. After receiving a bachelor’s in International Development Studies from UCLA and a master’s in Public Diplomacy from USC, he joined the Jesuits in pursuit of his lifelong dream of the priesthood. His interests include intercultural dialogue, reconciliation, and devotion to Mary. In his free time, he enjoys watching a classic episode of The Simpsons and learning about the music and dance of Latin America.
Joined in 2017 10 posts ucovarrubiassj@thejesuitpost.org
One-Minute Homily: “Zacchaeus and Trees to Jesus”
A tree helped Zacchaeus encounter Jesus. Who are the trees in your life that help you do the same? Uli Covarrubias, SJ, reflects in this week's One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, November 3. What does a tree have in common with a disciple? More than...
One-Minute Homily: “Believe in Yourself?”
Jesus never actually told us to believe in ourselves, but to believe in something, someone much greater than ourselves. Uli Covarrubias, SJ, reminds us how we truly achieve greatness in this week's One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for October 6, 2019....
One-Minute Homily: “Finding Our Place”
Jesus came to put us in our place. Humble the exalted, exalt the humble. Uli Covarrubias, SJ, reminds us that through this Jesus calls us to be near him and the Father. Check out this week's One-Minute Homily, based on the readings for September 1, 2019, which you can...
One-Minute Homily: “Can’t Get Enough”
We always want more, but Uli Covarrubias, SJ, reminds us that there's only one who can satisfy us. Check out this week's One-Minute Homily, based on the readings for Sunday, August 4. I should really get off my phone, but let me just check one more time to see...
One-Minute Homily: “What do you know?”
In today's Gospel, the people think they know who Jesus is. Uli Covarrubias, SJ, reflects on what we can truly know in this week's One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, February 3, which you can find here: https://bit.ly/2UD0zjR
“Roma”: An Invitation Into Our Memory
Netflix film “Roma”: Oscar-worthy and Ignatian
A Mother’s Devotion
Rediscovering the Rosary
The Comfort of Failure
What do we stand to gain when we lose?