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Confusion Turns to Joy | One-Minute Homily

Eric Panicco, SJ  |  4/20/2025

Often, Christ reveals himself to us in ways we don’t immediately recognize. Eric Panicco, SJ, reflects that Easter reminds us to allow our confusion to transform into joy as we discover God’s presence in unexpected places. Based on the readings for The Resurrection of the Lord, the Mass of Easter Day.

Placing Our Cross with Christ | One-Minute Homily

Tommy O'Donnell, SJ  |  4/13/2025

Can you stand with Christ if it means going against the crowd? Deacon Tommy O’Donnell, SJ, reflects on how the criminal in today’s gospel goes against the crowd and puts his faith in Christ. Based on the readings for Palm Sunday.

Finding God in Football: The Ignatian Examen Applied to Sports

Javier Bailén Llongo  |  4/8/2025

As a semi-professional soccer player, Javi Bailén, SJ understood the importance of routine reflection. As a Jesuit, he discovered how the Ignatian spirituality provides perfect tools for athletes and teams to reflect on their performance. In his first for TJP, Javi writes about how the Examen can be adapted for sports teams to find God in their game – and perhaps improve their future play.

There is No Outsmarting Jesus | One-Minute Homily

Michael Mohr, SJ  |  4/6/2025

In today’s gospel, Jesus turns the tables on us. Fr. Michael Mohr, SJ, calls us to imitate Jesus in the way he loves others. Based on the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year C.

Finding God in Newcastle United’s Long-Awaited Trophy

Christopher Brolly, SJ  |  4/2/2025

On March 16, Newcastle United F.C. won their first trophy in over half a century. Christopher Brolly, SJ, a Newcastle lad living in Boston, reflects on the significance of his beloved football club’s victory for the city and its people. Brolly writes that the club’s triumph in the Carabao Cup goes deeper than football.

Today We Rejoice | One-Minute Homily

Jordan Jones, SJ  |  3/30/2025

The Fourth Sunday of Lent is unique in the Lenten Season because we are called to rejoice on this day. Jordan Jones, SJ, reflects that the source of that joy is God. Based on the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent.

Grace in Vulnerability | One-Minute Homily

Eric Panicco, SJ  |  3/23/2025

Have you ever of thought of God’s grace as water for our soul? Eric Panicco, SJ, reflects on how repenting of our sins helps us soak up God’s fresh grace. Based on the readings for the Third Sunday of Lent.

The Jubilee Year: It’s Time to Come Home

Eric Lastres, SJ  |  3/17/2025

In his first piece for The Jesuit Post, Eric Lastres, SJ reflects on the Jubilee Year of Hope and the invitation to renewal it offers.

The Ultimate Reveal Party | One-Minute Homily

Tommy O'Donnell, SJ  |  3/16/2025

What does Jesus’s transfiguration have to do with us? Deacon Tommy O’Donnell, SJ, reflects on how the very person of Jesus is the fullness of God’s revelation. Based on the readings for the Second Sunday of Lent.

Consuming Creation: The Ecological Toll of Animal Agriculture

Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ  |  3/11/2025

The damage inflicted by animal agriculture is often ignored, but its impact on God’s creation is undeniable. Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ, argues that Christians cannot settle for an “out of sight, out of mind” approach to the ecological crisis.