This is the third installment of A Deacon’s Diary. The second installment asked what ordination feels like. I. I dislike preaching, I thought. I found that sometimes I just didn’t know what I wanted to say. Or I’d get nervous about delivery. Or I’d keep looking for a...
When Jesus tells his disciples to feed the 5000, it must have seemed like an impossible task. Martin Ngo, SJ, reflects on this command and the example that Jesus gives us to act with compassion. Based on the readings for Sunday, August 2, 2020. Feed them myself?!...
If you could have one wish, what would it be? Ian Peoples, SJ, reflects on the gift of faith and the pearl of great price mentioned in today’s Gospel. Based on the readings for Sunday, July 26. If you were granted one wish, what would you ask for? Hi, I’m Ian...
St. Paul says, “we do not know how to pray as we ought.” So how are we supposed to pray? Jason Quino McCreery, SJ, reflects on how to pray in this week’s One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, July 19, 2020. How are we supposed to pray?...
Will God’s word find fertile soil in our hearts? Newly ordained Fr. David Romero, SJ, talks about the Parable of the Sower in this week’s One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, July 12, 2020. ‘Whoever has ears ought to hear.’ Ok, Jesus,...