What does it mean to embrace radical hope in God during Advent? Brennan Dour, SJ, reflects on the Advent meditations of Fr. Alfred Delp, SJ, who discovered this season’s profound spiritual invitation to trust in God while awaiting execution in a Nazi prison cell.
The post Alfred Delp and the Mystery of Advent Hope appeared first on The Jesuit Post.
On the Third Sunday of Advent, Catholics celebrate Gaudete—or “rejoice”—Sunday. Even though Jesus is not born yet, Kevin Lee, SJ reflects how this Sunday invites us to see the ways that God is already breaking into the world. Based on the readings for the Third Sunday of Advent.
The post Rejoice, but Keep Watch | One-Minute Homily appeared first on The Jesuit Post.
In the season of Advent, we prepare for God to come into our world. Will Hayes, SJ reflects how God coming into a world as the child Jesus means we have a God who wants to come into our arms and into our lives. Bases on the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent.
The post A God Near to Us | One-Minute Homily appeared first on The Jesuit Post.
Time is at a premium for many in December. Ty Wahlbrink, SJ extends an invitation to practice patient awaiting this Advent to look for the ways God is breaking into the world. Based on the readings for the First Sunday of Advent.
The post Advent: Learning to Wait | One-Minute Homily appeared first on The Jesuit Post.
As the church approaches the end of its liturgical year, Jose Oros, SJ reflects how each is called to examine their priorities. Christ is King of the whole universe—but also our hearts and lives. Based on the readings for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.
The post King of the Universe | One-Minute Homily appeared first on The Jesuit Post.
Sometimes our world feels like it is crashing down. In times like these, Greg Okumu, SJ reflects this is when Jesus can be closest to us. Based on the readings for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.
The post Our Refuge and Help | One-Minute Homily appeared first on The Jesuit Post.
The Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica celebrates the cathedral of Rome, the “mother church of all churches.” Kevin Lee, SJ reminds us how Jesus has zeal for all his temples–which includes us! Based on the readings for the feast.
The post Temples of God | One-Minute Homily appeared first on The Jesuit Post.
All Souls Day is an annual reminder that our deceased loved ones are in the hands of God. Will Hayes, SJ reflects how this special feast day reminds us of an eternal truth: we have a God who remembers. Based on the readings for The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed.
The post A God Who Remembers | One-Minute Homily appeared first on The Jesuit Post.
On All Saints Day, the Church celebrates countless holy men and women. Ty Wahlbrink, SJ reflects how this feast—especially with the Gospel reading of the Beatitudes—reminds us Catholics that we are all called to be saints. Based on the readings for the Solemnity of All Saints.
The post Our Call to Sainthood | One-Minute Homily appeared first on The Jesuit Post.
In culture, we are often told to “put our best foot forward.” Jose Oros, SJ reflects how God, however, does not want our best self, God wants our real self. Based on the readings for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
The post Being Our Real Self | One-Minute Homily appeared first on The Jesuit Post.
As the Church prays this November for those struggling with mental health, Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ draws attention to an often unseen group: slaughterhouse workers. In this reflection, he links compassion for animals with care for the human souls bearing the trauma of the meat industry.
The post Praying with the Pope: Caring for the Mental Health of Farm Workers appeared first on The Jesuit Post.
In prayer, we might ask things of God—but sometimes God will not answer how and when we might want. Greg Okumu, SJ reflects on prayer using his own experience of the 30-day silent Spiritual Exercises retreat. Based on the readings for the 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time.
The post God’s Time, Not Ours | One-Minute Homily appeared first on The Jesuit Post.
Our inclination might be to turn to Jesus in times of help. Kevin Lee, SJ reflects how we should also turn to Christ to share our gratitude and our joy. Based on the readings for the 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time.
The post Not Just Our Help | One-Minute Homily appeared first on The Jesuit Post.
God works with what we give—even if that is only a tiny mustard seed. Will Hayes, SJ reflects how God can transform even the smallest of yesses. Based on the readings for the 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time.
The post Our Yes, God’s Grander Plans | One-Minute Homily appeared first on The Jesuit Post.
Season 9 of The Jesuit Border Podcast is launching next week. The team has seen a lot of changes on the border and across the country since our last season ended in April. Listen to today's teaser for a glimpse into the lives of Victoria and Lian who share their stories.
The post Coming Soon: Season 9 of The Jesuit Border Podcast appeared first on The Jesuit Post.
The Gospel call to follow Jesus often might also implicate conversion in other aspects of our lives. Ty Wahlbrink, SJ reflects how the story of Lazarus is our call to conversion today. Based on the readings for the 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time.
The post Listed to God, not Ghosts | One-Minute Homily appeared first on The Jesuit Post.
Each day is packed with many to-dos. Jose Oros, SJ reflects how this Gospel invites us to view these everyday tasks as an opportunity to love. Based on the readings for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
The post Little Way of Love | One-Minute Homily appeared first on The Jesuit Post.
How do the Spiritual Exercises speak to an ecological crisis? In this Season of Creation, Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ proposes an “Ecological First Principle and Foundation” to ground a lasting ecological conversion.
The post The Spiritual Foundation of a Lasting Ecological Conversion appeared first on The Jesuit Post.
The Cross is one of the principal signs of our faith. Greg Okumu, SJ reflects how the Cross is a sign of a love that saves. Based on the readings for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
The post Costly Love that Saves | One-Minute Reflection appeared first on The Jesuit Post.
How can brushstrokes become a prayer? In this reflection, Sebastián Salamanca-Huet, SJ recounts how St. Peter Claver and the Rarámuri people helped him see that being Jesuit and artist are not two callings, but one vocation.
The post Jesuit and Artist: A Vocation Shaped by Claver and the Tarahumara appeared first on The Jesuit Post.