The shepherds of the Gospel worked tirelessly with little recognition. Have you ever felt the same? As we begin this New Year, Alex Hale, SJ, invites us to experience the joy of the shepherds, the joy of encountering Jesus. Based on the readings for January 1, 2023....
The angels and shepherds spread the joy of the birth of Jesus. Now, we must do the same. Merry Christmas! This Christmas, let’s be shepherds, and angels. Hi, I’m Deacon Tim Breen, and this is my One Minute Homily. Some of the most recognizable figures of the...
God’s plans can surprise us and even seem inconsistent at times. Brendan Gottschall, SJ, reflects on the joy that can come with God’s unexpected plans. Based on the readings for Sunday, December 18, 2022. Our God is inconsistent. And that is a good thing!...
At Christmas, we will celebrate the beauty of the Incarnation, when God became one of us. Emmanuel Arenas, SJ, reminds us that we can experience a similar joy in the Eucharist. Based on the readings for Sunday, December 11, 2022. Do we realize that we get to see Jesus...
We can all get stuck in routines, even in our spiritual lives. Advent is a time when God shakes things up so that we can see things anew. Dan Finucane, SJ, reflects on how God shakes up our lives. Based on the readings for Sunday, December 4, 2022. God may have the...