Today we celebrate the Feast of All Saints and Blesseds of the Society of Jesus, plus it's International Jesuit Vocations Day. No matter what our vocation is in life, we are called to live for the MAGIS. You've probably seen that term if you've been around Jesuit...
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One-Minute Homily: “Zacchaeus and Trees to Jesus”
A tree helped Zacchaeus encounter Jesus. Who are the trees in your life that help you do the same? Uli Covarrubias, SJ, reflects in this week's One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, November 3. What does a tree have in common with a disciple? More than...
One-Minute Homily: “Strength in Weakness”
Those most in touch with their weaknesses are actually the strongest, says Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ in this week’s One-Minute Homily.
One-Minute Homily: “The Time to Help is Now”
Is the parable of the dishonest judge and the persistent widow about bothering God into submission or something more? On this World Mission Sunday, Brian Strassburger, SJ, reflects on the pursuit of justice in this week's One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for...
One-Minute Homily: “St. John Henry Newman, Pray for Us”
Today John Henry Newman was canonized as a Saint of the Catholic Church. Fr. Joe Simmons, SJ, reflects on how "outsiders" can help us recognize the beauty of what's right in front of us. Based on the readings for Sunday, October 13, 2019. “Growth,” Cardinal Newman...
One-Minute Homily: “Believe in Yourself?”
Jesus never actually told us to believe in ourselves, but to believe in something, someone much greater than ourselves. Uli Covarrubias, SJ, reminds us how we truly achieve greatness in this week's One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for October 6, 2019....
One-Minute Homily: “The Names of the Poor”
Jesus gives us a warning not to neglect the poor through the story of Lazarus and the rich man. Br. Ken Homan, SJ, reminds us to keep this in mind with migrants and refugees in this week's One-Minute Homily. Prepared for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees and...
One-Minute Homily: “Admit and Amend”
We can all be like the dishonest steward from time to time. Juan Ruiz, SJ, reminds us that we are always called to admit and amend our mistakes in this week's One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, September 22, 2019. Jesus always admires us when we have...
One-Minute Homily: “Nobody is Perfect”
Are you perfect? Then this may not be the reflection for you. Brian Strassburger, SJ, reminds us that God's perfect mercy is Jesus' answer to our imperfections. Based on the readings for Sunday, September 15, 2019, which you can read here: https://bit.ly/2ZqAniz So...
One-Minute Homily: “Where We Come From”
Do we acknowledge where the gift of our faith comes from? Today would normally be the Feast of the Nativity of Mary, so Fr. Joe Simmons, SJ, decided to explore the importance of remembering those who passed on the faith in this week's One-Minute Homily. What are the...