Welcome to Day 3 of the Saints of Color Novena. Esperanza Rodriguez introduces us to Blessed Concepción Cabrera de Armida, also known as “Conchita.” She is a mother and mystic who spread love and joy to others, even in the face of pain and tragedy.
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Day 2: St. Josephine Bakhita | Saints of Color Novena
Welcome to Day 2 of the Saints of Color Novena. Sr. Grace Augustine, Carmel DCJ introduces us to Saint Josephine Bakhita, a woman who practiced heroic forgiveness. Today she is known as the patron saint of human trafficking.
Turn the Other Cheek: Learning to Let Go | One-Minute Homily
“Turn the other cheek.” We’ve heard this teaching so much that we might forget how radical it is. Christopher Smith, SJ, reflects on how we might put it into practice.
Day 1: Venerable Augustus Tolton | Saints of Color Novena
Welcome to Day 1 of the Saints of Color Novena. Fr. Arthur Cavitt introduces us to Venerable Augustus Tolton, a man rooted in God’s purpose for his life.
The Saints of Color Novena
The Catholic Church is rich with saints and witnesses that inspire us towards holiness, righteousness, and greater charity. Join us starting February 20th for a Saints of Color Novena video series, presented by a team of lay people, priests, and religious.
What does Jesus mean when he says, “Woe to you?” | One-Minute Homily
Jesus’ “Woe to you…” statements come right after the beatitudes in the Gospel of Luke. Fr. Danny Gustafson, SJ, helps us to better understand these statements in this week’s One-Minute Homily.
Depart from me, Lord: Brokenness and Calling | One-Minute Homily
When Peter says, “Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man,” Jesus doesn’t obey. Thank God for that! Tucker Redding, SJ, reflects on Jesus’ response to our brokenness.
“Before I Formed You, I Knew You” | One-Minute Homily
“Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.” Sometimes we make snap judgments about others and ourselves. Tucker Redding, SJ, reflects on the knowledge that the one who knows us best is the one that calls us with great love.
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.
The Wedding at Cana: Jesus Provides for Us | One-Minute Homily
In his first public miracle, Jesus quietly provides for the needs of the hosts at the wedding at Cana. Christopher Smith, SJ, reflects on the ways that Jesus similarly provides for us, sometimes when we aren’t even aware of it.