All Souls Day is an annual reminder that our deceased loved ones are in the hands of God. Will Hayes, SJ reflects how this special feast day reminds us of an eternal truth: we have a God who remembers. Based on the readings for The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed.
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Our Call to Sainthood | One-Minute Homily
On All Saints Day, the Church celebrates countless holy men and women. Ty Wahlbrink, SJ reflects how this feast—especially with the Gospel reading of the Beatitudes—reminds us Catholics that we are all called to be saints. Based on the readings for the Solemnity of All Saints.
Being Our Real Self | One-Minute Homily
In culture, we are often told to “put our best foot forward.” Jose Oros, SJ reflects how God, however, does not want our best self, God wants our real self. Based on the readings for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
God’s Time, Not Ours | One-Minute Homily
In prayer, we might ask things of God—but sometimes God will not answer how and when we might want. Greg Okumu, SJ reflects on prayer using his own experience of the 30-day silent Spiritual Exercises retreat. Based on the readings for the 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time.
Not Just Our Help | One-Minute Homily
Our inclination might be to turn to Jesus in times of help. Kevin Lee, SJ reflects how we should also turn to Christ to share our gratitude and our joy. Based on the readings for the 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time.
Our Yes, God’s Grander Plans | One-Minute Homily
God works with what we give—even if that is only a tiny mustard seed. Will Hayes, SJ reflects how God can transform even the smallest of yesses. Based on the readings for the 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time.
Listed to God, not Ghosts | One-Minute Homily
The Gospel call to follow Jesus often might also implicate conversion in other aspects of our lives. Ty Wahlbrink, SJ reflects how the story of Lazarus is our call to conversion today. Based on the readings for the 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time.
Little Way of Love | One-Minute Homily
Each day is packed with many to-dos. Jose Oros, SJ reflects how this Gospel invites us to view these everyday tasks as an opportunity to love. Based on the readings for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Costly Love that Saves | One-Minute Reflection
The Cross is one of the principal signs of our faith. Greg Okumu, SJ reflects how the Cross is a sign of a love that saves. Based on the readings for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
Unity in Christ | One-Minute Homily
Jesus is the only one that can bring all of humanity together. Kevin Lee, SJ reflects how this Gospel passage, though seemingly confusing, points to the unitive power of Christ and the Eucharist. Based on the readings for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.