Every December 25th reminds us of a crucial eternal truth: God is always with us. No matter the circumstances we might find ourselves in, the humble nativity reminds us that Jesus is always there. Based on the readings for the Nativity of the Lord.
Posts in One-Minute Homily
Rejoice, but Keep Watch | One-Minute Homily
On the Third Sunday of Advent, Catholics celebrate Gaudete—or “rejoice”—Sunday. Even though Jesus is not born yet, Kevin Lee, SJ reflects how this Sunday invites us to see the ways that God is already breaking into the world. Based on the readings for the Third Sunday of Advent.
A God Near to Us | One-Minute Homily
In the season of Advent, we prepare for God to come into our world. Will Hayes, SJ reflects how God coming into a world as the child Jesus means we have a God who wants to come into our arms and into our lives. Bases on the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent.
Packing What Matters | One-Minute Homily
Packing light can be hard. Will Hayes, SJ reflects how Christians are invited to put their trust more in Christ than things. Based on the readings for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Placing Our Cross with Christ | One-Minute Homily
Can you stand with Christ if it means going against the crowd? Deacon Tommy O’Donnell, SJ, reflects on how the criminal in today’s gospel goes against the crowd and puts his faith in Christ. Based on the readings for Palm Sunday.
Today We Rejoice | One-Minute Homily
The Fourth Sunday of Lent is unique in the Lenten Season because we are called to rejoice on this day. Jordan Jones, SJ, reflects that the source of that joy is God. Based on the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent.
Apocalyptic Signs | One-Minute Homily
What does “apocalypse” mean? Fr. Joseph Dickan, SJ, reflects that it means God has drawn close to us in Christ. Based on the readings for the First Sunday of Advent.
Jesus wants your two cents | One-Minute Homily
Jesus wants all that we have to give. Ian Peoples, SJ, reflects on how nothing is too small or unimportant to bring to the Lord. Based on the readings for the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time.
What’s holding you back? | One-Minute Homily
Jesus tells us that the greatest will be the least. Brian Kemper, SJ, reflects on embracing Christ’s call to self-forgetfulness in service to others. Based on the readings from the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Do as I say, not as I do | One-Minute Homily
As the saying goes, “Words are cheap.” Conan Rainwater, SJ, reflects on how the Letter of James reminds us that our actions are more important than our words. Based on the readings from the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time.