With so much going on in the world, it feels like this could be the end. But Deacon Vinny Marchionni, SJ, reminds us the Jesus always comes to us out of love. Check out this week's #1MinHomily. Based on the readings for Sunday, November 25, 2018, which you can find...
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One-Minute Homily: “Rise and Shine”
Got Coffee? What other fuel do we need to stay awake and be vigilant for Christ? Take a minute and check out this week's (extremely brief) reflection with Brother Mark Mackey, SJ based on the Sunday Readings for November 12, 2017: http://bit.ly/2z21zaP
The Holy Family: Poor but Trusting | One-Minute Homily
We hold the Holy Family in such high status that we might forget that they were fairly humble and poor. Austin Kleman, SJ, reflects on the Holy Family and what we can learn from their faith and trust in the Lord.
Dysfunctional Families and Christmas | One-Minute Homily
The genealogy of Jesus reveals a long line of sinners and saints. Jesus’ family line reminds us that no matter where we come from, God calls us all to take part in God’s beautiful plans for the world.
The Annunciation and Christmas | One-Minute Homily
Before we celebrate Christmas, we reflect on the Annunciation in this week’s gospel. Austin Kleman, SJ, takes us through an exercise of imagining Mary at the Nativity as she recalls all that has taken place.
Our Identity in Christ | One-Minute Homily
John the Baptist knew who he was through Christ and he used his very self to point others to Christ. Deacon Tom Elitz, SJ, reflects on John’s example and how we might find our own identity in and through Christ.
What are we waiting for? | One-Minute Homily
The Gospel of Mark doesn’t have an Infancy Narrative, but instead gets right into the action. Fr. Eric Immel, SJ, reflects on the urgency of this gospel and reminds us that we don’t need to wait to prepare for the Lord.
Keeping in Touch with Jesus | One-Minute Homily
When we can’t be near those that we love, we try to keep in touch and look forward to when we see them again. William Manaker, SJ, reminds us that our relationship with Jesus is no different.
Christ the King: Christ Among Us | One-Minute Homily
Christ the King calls us to care for the most vulnerable among us. Austin Kleman, SJ, reminds us that we don’t have to go far to find Christ in our midst.
What Are God’s Gifts For? | One-Minute Homily
Do we make use of the gifts that God has given us? Deacon Tom Elitz, SJ, reflects on the purpose of God’s gifts so that we might be transformed by them.