In Matthew 13, Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to a great net with a great catch—but the bad fish must be thrown out. Ty Wahlbrink, SJ reflects that the task of the Christian today is to similarly separate the good from the bad voices in our hearts. Based on the...
“Wait, when do I have to turn my lapel microphone on and off?” After a decade of Jesuit formation, three years of theology studies, a full semester learning how to preside at the sacraments, and dozens of practice runs through the Mass, I found myself the day after my...
Even faith like a mustard seed can be nurtured and cultivated. Simon Zachary, SJ breaks open the gospel and encourages us to store up God’s graces. Based off the readings for the 16th Sunday of OT. Does 6-7 seem like it’s stale? How about 7-8? Hi, I’m Fr. Simon...
In the parable of the sower, Jesus has much to say about the different kinds of soil that receive God’s word. Jon Jue-Wong, SJ reflects on how we mustn’t overlook the sower himself, whose actions reflect the extravagant love of God. Based on the readings for the 15th...
Smells like sweet freedom. Chris Kinkor, SJ reflects on the freedom we can find in becoming Christ’s disciple. Based on the readings for the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Mmmm…smells like sweet freedom. Hi, I’m Chris Kinkor, and this is my One Minute...