Jesus’ command to “stay awake” isn’t just about waiting for His final coming. Joe Laughlin, SJ, reflects on cultivating the attentiveness to recognize God when he appears in places we weren’t expecting. Based on the readings for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time.
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You are Called to be a Saint! | One-Minute Homily
The Catholic Church has Saints from all walks of life. Jackson Graham, SJ, reflects on the universal vocation to Holiness and Saintliness. Based on the readings for the Solemnity of All Saints.
Loving Others Is Not Extra Credit | One-Minute Homily
It is not possible to love an invisible Creator while ignoring the very visible needs of the people around us. Michael Bachmeier, SJ reflects on how loving our neighbor isn’t an optional extra credit assignment, but the concrete measure of our love for God. Based on the readings for the 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time.
The Image of God | One-Minute Homily
You have the image of God inscribed within you. Kevin Lee, SJ reflects on how we are made in the image and likeness of God and how that calls us to live our life as an offering. Based on the readings for the 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time.
The Wrong Attire | One-Minute Homily
Jesus shares a parable about a king who invited everyone to his son’s wedding, but a guest is thrown out for not wearing the right clothes. Fr. Simon Zachary, SJ and Ty Wahlbrink, SJ encourages us to consider what we put aside in our interactions with God and with others. Based on the readings for the 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time.
Our Gifts from God | One-Minute Homily
Everything we have and everything we are, are gifts to receive, to tend, and to give away. Yet like the Parable of the Tenants in the Vineyard, we so often take what God gave us as a gift and slowly start believing we have to possess it, control it, protect it at all...
God Doesn’t Need Your Promises | One-Minute Homily
Maybe God is not asking for another promise from you. Joe Laughlin, SJ, reflects on the value of keeping the commitments we’ve already made. Based on the readings from the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Does God Give Unfairly? | One-Minute Homily
God gives freely what is unearned and undeserved. Jackson Graham, SJ reflects on how our God of abundance offers His saving Grace to every soul, the first and last. Based on the Gospel for the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time.
The Math of Forgiveness | One-Minute Homily
Have you ever been in a situation where the math just isn’t mathing? Michael Bachmeier, SJ and Kevin Lee, SJ reflect on how Jesus shatters our calculations around forgiveness by reminding us that we are first always the receivers of an unrepayable mercy. Based on the readings for the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time.
Curious Engagement | One-Minute Homily
Jesus tells us that we must engage when a conflict arises. Kevin Lee, SJ reflects on how the Ignatian Presupposition can give us guidance on how to engage. Based on the readings for the 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time.