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Choosing Mercy over Resentment | One-Minute Homily

Eric Panicco  |  2/23/2025

What does it mean to love your enemies? Eric Panicco, SJ, reflects on how people of faith are called to choose mercy over resentment. Based on the readings for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Flipping the World Around | One-Minute Homily

Tommy O'Donnell  |  2/16/2025

Has Christ turned your world right-side up? Deacon Tommy O’Donnell, SJ, reflects on how Christians are called to transform the world by staying close to Jesus. Based on the readings for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Being Creative Enough: Lessons from a Mexican Jesuit Parish on Vibrant Youth Ministry

Humberto (Beto) Guzmán Parra, SJ  |  2/11/2025

In today’s environment, cultivating a vibrant youth ministry can feel like an uphill battle. Beto Guzmán, SJ shares insights from his work at a Mexican Jesuit parish, offering creative, hope-filled ways to make the Church a home for young people.

Into Deeper Waters | One-Minute Homily

Michael Mohr, SJ  |  2/9/2025

Peter was called into deeper waters by Jesus and was astonished at the miraculous catch of fish. Fr. Michael Mohr, SJ, reflects on how when we respond to the Lord’s call, we can expect to be astonished. Based on the readings for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Sitting Down with My Dad to Talk About Synodality: Part Two

Dan Finucane, SJ  |  2/7/2025

What is at the heart of the Synod on Synodality? Dan Finucane, SJ, sits down with his father, theologian Dr. Dan Finucane, to discuss Dan SJ’s experience at the Synod on Synodality.

Sitting Down with My Dad to Talk About Synodality: Part One

Dan Finucane, SJ  |  2/4/2025

What is at the heart of the Synod on Synodality? Dan Finucane, SJ, sits down with his father, theologian Dr. Dan Finucane, to discuss Dan SJ’s experience at the Synod on Synodality.

God’s Abundant Generosity | One-Minute Homily

Eric Panicco  |  1/26/2025

Jesus’s mission was to proclaim God’s abundant love and generosity to the poor and suffering. Eric Pannico, SJ, reflects on how we are called to imitate Jesus in opening our hearts to God’s people. Based on the readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time.

God Wants Us to Be Transformed| One-Minute Homily

Tommy O'Donnell  |  1/19/2025

Jesus’s first miracle was turning water into wine. Deacon Tommy O’Donnell, SJ, reflects on how we Jesus transforms our lives into something extraordinary. Based on the readings for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Cooperating with Evil: Our Complicity in the Torture of Animals

Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ  |  1/15/2025

A vast majority of our animal-based foods come from the cruel practice of factory farming. Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ explores how our Catholic faith ought to inspire us to refrain from cooperating with this evil.

What are you waiting for? | One-Minute Homily

Michael Mohr, SJ  |  1/12/2025

Are you “filled with expectation” when you think about the Lord? Fr. Michael Mohr, SJ, reflects on how Christ’s Baptism is a sign of our salvation. Based on the readings for the Baptism of the Lord.