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....
What ‘Medical Assistance in Dying’ Tells us about the Origin of Human Dignity and the Meaning of Personhood

What ‘Medical Assistance in Dying’ Tells us about the Origin of Human Dignity and the Meaning of Personhood

State-sanctioned suicide goes by various names. In Canada, it is known legally as Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), whereas in the United States, it is typically referred to as physician-assisted suicide (PAS). Not long ago, the New York Times reported on the trend...

Holding on to Jesus | One-Minute Homily

What junk keeps you from having a deeper relationship with Jesus? Conan Rainwater, SJ, says our love for the Lord shows itself in those whose lives we touch. Based on the readings from the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Got any junk? Hi, I’m Conan Rainwater,...