At  El Comedor

At El Comedor

Migrants from many different places come to the desert in Nogales, Arizona looking for a way to provide for their families. They come running away from their beloved homeland because crime, unemployment, and lack of opportunities have made their lives unbearable. Many...
One-Minute Homily: “The Names of the Poor”

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...
One-Minute Homily: “Admit and Amend”

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...
Despair’s Elixir

Despair’s Elixir

A confession: If, when it is all over, when all is said and done, and I am six feet under, dead and buried, the last clump of dirt is cast over my simple, pine coffin, and I somehow come to find out that there is no God after all, I am going to be royally pissed. ...