What if the thing you fear the most holds the key to your freedom? Christian Verghese, S.J. invites us to reflect on how through the resurrection we can face our fears to find freedom and embrace love to discover joy.
Posts in One-Minute Homily
Jesus Visits His Mother After the Resurrection | One-Minute Homily
Who wouldn’t visit their mom after being gone for a while?
3rd Week of Advent: Waiting and Rejoicing | One-Minute Homily
Advent is a time of waiting, but Jeff Ryan Miraflor SJ reminds us that we should also rejoice because we know what we're waiting for. Check out this One-Minute Homily based on the readings for Sunday, December 15, 2019. https://youtu.be/DLWiGkWYXWM Rejoice, the Lord...
One-Minute Homily: “Spiritually Prepared”
What would you put in a spiritual survival kit? Fr. Joe Simmons, SJ, talks about bug-out bags and the call to be prepared in this week's One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, August 11, 2019, which you can find here: https://bit.ly/33sS8gD If Jesus came...
One-Minute Homily: “Working God’s Vineyard” [Oct 8, 2017]
Why work for and with God? This week's (extremely) brief One-Minute Reflection explores the many ways we are called to collaborate in cultivating the Kingdom of God. Based on the Sunday Mass Readings for October 8, 2017.
Finding Purpose in Giving to Others | One-Minute Homily
What’s our purpose in life? Jesus’ words in the Gospel today give us a good place to start. Matthew Zurcher, SJ, reflects on finding purpose by focusing on others, as God does.
Raising Lazarus: Death and New Life | One-Minute Homily
Life is sweet. But Death stinks.
The Samaritan Woman: More Than a Sign | One-Minute Homily
It seems that today’s readings are all about water, but Jeff Ryan Miraflor, SJ, wants to go deeper.
Don’t Tempt Me! Jesus in the Desert | One-Minute Homily
Just like Jesus in the desert, we are tempted on a regular basis. Damian Torres-Botello, SJ, reminds us that Jesus is both our model and our biggest support when trying to avoid temptation.
Baptism of the Lord: Big Moments | One-Minute Homily
What are some of the biggest moments of your life? For God, it was your baptism. Fr. Joe Laramie, SJ, reflects on the Baptism of the Lord and the moment when we were brought into the family of God. Based on the readings for January 12, 2020....