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Young Jesuits seeking God in all things. TJP covers current events, spirituality, and pop culture from a Jesuit, Catholic perspective. @americamag

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Happy birthday @Pontifex !
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Jesus wasn't what people expected. What do we expect from Jesus? Christopher Alt, SJ, reflects on John the Baptist's message of repentance and the importance of checking our expectations. #1MinHomily
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Today is the feast of St. Josephine Bakhita, the patron saint of human trafficking. She was not defined by the abuse that she received, but by the love that she shared. @WampaSJ reflects on her life and legacy.
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Please consider reading the Bible in its entirety at least once in your life.
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Do you ever feel like you're not good enough? Fr. @DavidPaternostr reminds us that God will prepare us for whatever we are called to do. Check out this week's #1MinHomily .
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Those most in touch with their weaknesses are actually the strongest, says @RossmannSJ in this week's #1MinHomily .
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Do we bargain with Jesus? This might be like tempting Jesus in the desert. @StrassburgerSJ gives this week's #1MinHomily .
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Jesuit rapper Michael A. Martinez, SJ releases his new “Mask Off God” music video and helps us unmasks the hidden sacredness behind Future’s original song. Take a listen and read more here: . #holiness #AMDG
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Does everything happen for a reason? The story of Job and the lessons of Jesus teach us something different. Christopher Alt, SJ, reflects in this week's #1MinHomily .
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Jesus' wounds help Thomas to believe. What do our own wounds say about us? Fr. @PepeAMDG gives this week's One-Minute Homily. #1MinHomily
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St. Alphonsus Rodriguez was a #Jesuit brother who spent years as a door-keeper. He became renowned for his hospitality and advice. @KenHomanSJ reflects that being a saint isn't just about big actions, it's about living a life of everyday love.
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Today is the feast day of Alberto Hurtado, who is a saint for our times, says @RossmannSJ . He was a busy man who found Christ in both the Eucharist and the poor. And in the process, he found joy.
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“Is Jesus talking to you in prayer or are you imagining it?” Why not both? God isn’t afraid to use our imagination in prayer.
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Tensions continue to rise and many seem willing to start or jump into a fight. What do Jesus and Paul recommend? Love one another. @marteensj reflects on our call to love God and neighbor in this week's #1MinHomily .
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Today is the Solemnity of All Saints! As we remember the holy ones that inspire us, @marteensj reflects on how we are all called to holiness. It's more than a check-list, it's a matter of habit. #1MinHomily #AllSaints
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is the Saint born in the United States. After facing great loss and tragedy, she focused her life on the needs of others. @WampaSJ reflects on her life and reminds us that her selflessness serves as a model for us to follow.
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Today John Henry Newman was canonized as a Saint of the Catholic Church. @PepeAMDG reflects on how "outsiders" can help us recognize the beauty of what's right in front of us. #CardinalNewman #StJohnHenryNewman #PrayForUs
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“Jesus is a symbol of -“ No. Jesus is the Word made flesh.
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In today's Gospel, we see Jesus turn someone away. @jrqmsj reflects on the persistence of the Canaanite woman and how we must also be persistent in prayer. #1MinHomily
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Before St. Paul became a great preacher and apostle, he was known for persecuting Christians. Christopher Alt, SJ, reflects on second chances and the need to give people the freedom to change. #1MinHomily
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Jesus tells Peter that he must be willing to forgive 77 times. That seems like a lot...until we think about how merciful God has been to us. @davidromerosj reflects on the boundless love and mercy of Jesus and how we need to be transformed by it in this week's #1MinHomily
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Are you perfect? Neither are we. @StrassburgerSJ reminds us that God's perfect mercy is Jesus' answer to our imperfections. #1MinHomily
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So @britneyspears just dropped that she’s Catholic now. Don’t even pretend not to be excited about that
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The Good News doesn't always feel so good, says Fr. @RossmannSJ in this week's #1MinHomily
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Everyone is making such a big deal about coach Sean McVay leading the #LARams to the #SuperBowl at 33 years old. Jesus is like, "You should see what I did at that age."
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"Christianity is the greatest humanism ever proclaimed...our humanity is rendered more beautiful by the presence of God" #SEEK21 Keynote #2 : @BishopBarron from @WordOnFire
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Well it's official... This is SOOO happening in #Rome on Sunday! #B16 #PopeFrancis #WorldCup2014 #PopeVsPope http://t.co/BrFRq0zGVJ
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Fr. Stan Swamy, SJ. Priest, Jesuit, activist. 1937-2021 Rest In Peace, brother.
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Let Christ make this new (liturgical) year the best year of your life, says @RossmannSJ in this week's #1MinHomily .
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"We cannot eliminate poverty if we don’t deal with racism. We cannot have educational opportunities if we don’t deal with racism. We can't have peace in our streets if we don't deal with racism." #IFTJ keynote speaker Fr. Brian Massingale
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“To everyone who is or was in the pews: The Church needs you now more than ever. Your anger is holy. Your weariness, frustration and disappointment: they are all a call to repent and believe, a call that the entire Church needs to hear and act upon.”
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In the Gospels, Jesus constantly shatters people's expectations of who they think he is. @DArmondSJ reflects on how Jesus shatters our own expectations in this week's #1MinHomily .
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Do we have enough oil for our lamps? @davidromerosj reflects on being ready for the Lord by being active disciples in the world, here and now. #1MinHomily
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Happy Feast Day of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits! Today @StrassburgerSJ reflects on his legacy and spirituality, which teaches us the value of gratitude.
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Do you love #SisterJean ? Join us for a Facebook LIVE interview with Sister Jean tomorrow morning at 9AM CST. Check it out on our Facebook page: #SisterJeanGotUs @LoyolaChicago @RamblersMBB
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The Advent season has begun! @marteensj reflects on the fact that we aren't so good at waiting, but God can use this time to shake us back to our senses and change our hearts. #1MinHomily
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Jesus doesn't want you to go more to the gym this Lent... Maybe he's asking for something more. Check out this week's #1MinHomily with Br. Matt Wooters.
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St. Francis Xavier and St. Ignatius were great friends. Their mission both separated them and kept them close when they were separated. @IanPeoplesSJ reflects on true friendship on the Feast of St. Francis Xavier. #Jesuits #BeAJesuit
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Today is Holy Trinity Sunday! The concept and theology of the Trinity can be quite complex. Fr. @dngustafson makes it a little simpler in this week's #1MinHomily .
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In today's gospel, Jesus asks what it means to do the Father's will. @IanPeoplesSJ reflects on the simple, but powerful tasks that God asks of us. #1MinHomily
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Bl. Miguel Pro cried out "Viva Cristo Rey" before being martyred in 1927. Emmanuel Arenas, SJ, reflects on the man that loved to make people laugh and was serious enough about his faith that he risked his life to serve others.
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ICYMI: The #jesuits are basically the #jedi . #thelastjedi #starwars
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We pray for Paris and all of the people of France, especially the firefighters trying to prevent more damage to the historic Cathedral of Notre-Dame.
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Do we use the gifts that we have been given or hide them away? @jrqmsj reflects on the Parable of the Talents in this week's #1MinHomily
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It's difficult to move when we are walking on sand and gravel. @IanPeoplesSJ reflects on the greatest commandment and how it gives us solid ground to stand on. #1MinHomily
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“For those who want to dismiss her as a novelty, just remember that Sister Jean has been filling this role for 24 years. That is commitment." #SisterJean #SisterJeanGotUs
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Not only is Jesus capable of healing, he wants to. @mattstewart_sj reflects on Jesus' desire to heal a leper and welcome him back into community. #1MinHomily
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The newest pixar movie, Soul, raises the question about each person’s purpose. It deals especially with the question many of us ask ourselves, “what if I choose the wrong thing?” #pixar #soul #thursdaythoughts #vocation #beajesuit
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When Jesus proclaims that he is the bread of life, many leave him. Will we believe or leave Patrick St. Jean reflects on our call to believe in this week's One-Minute Homily.
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What can the Holy Trinity teach us about making space for others? Fr. @PepeAMDG shares a story and a lesson for this week's #1MinHomily .
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How do we recognize the voice of the shepherd? Sullivan McCormick, SJ, reflects on discerning the different voices that we might hear in our head in this week's #1MinHomily .
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Don't compare and despair! @sunnydsj reflects on the story of the poor widow and what it can teach us about our own offerings. #1MinHomily
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“The Church considers all forms of racism—including racist ideas, acts of racial discrimination, and systematic racism—to be evil.” Chris Kellerman, SJ, explores Catholic teaching regarding racism and the anti-racism movement.
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We need the laity more than ever to witness to the Good News of the One who gives us a voice, says Fr. @RossmannSJ in this week's One-Minute Homily. #1MinHomily #Jesuits
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Why didn't the people show up for the wedding feast? Do we show up when called? @davidromerosj reflects on the Parable of the Wedding Feast in today's #1MinHomily .
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Corpus Christi: celebrate the gift, and be what we receive. In this week's #1MinHomily , @RossmannSJ notes how the Eucharist is both a gift and a call.
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I truly believe that St Monica’s intercession helped me return to the Catholic Church. She has helped so many. St Monica, pray for us
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Before Jesus started his ministry he spent 40 days in the desert praying and fasting. @DArmondSJ reminds us that we, too, need time to pray and reflect in order to go out and live as Jesus did. #Lent #1MinHomily
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Jesus is the Good Shepherd that lays down his life for his sheep. Josef Rodriguez, SJ, reflects on the love of our shepherd and the love that we must show others. #1MinHomily
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Why does Jesus get upset with people in the Temple? They keep missing the point. Christopher Alt, SJ, reflects on the need to keep our focus so that we don't miss what (or who) is right in front of us. #1MinHomily #Lent
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Elizabeth couldn't contain her joy when Mary greeted her. Neither should we when we recognize God at work in others. @treddingsj reflects on the Visitation in this week's #1MinHomily .
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What does it mean to be like a grain of wheat? @DArmondSJ reflects on those whose selflessness gives life to others. #1MinHomily
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How do you identify a Christian? While there might be many answers to that question, @Chris_SmithsJ reflects on the answer (and challenge) that Jesus gives in today's gospel. #1MinHomily
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John the Baptist shows us true humility by pointing his followers to Jesus. @DArmondSJ reflects on this humility and our own mission to bring others to Jesus and get out of the way. #1MinHomily
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When Jesus says "the laborers are few," we might be tempted to think that he's talking about someone else. Dan Finucane, SJ, reminds us that we are all called to be laborers for the Kingdom of God. #1MinHomily
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Where is God in the sadness of saying goodbye to friends and loved ones? He is in the very people we are parting from. And in saying farewell, the div Read more of "The Sacredness of Saying Goodbye" here:
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In his first public miracle, Jesus quietly provides for the needs of the hosts at the wedding at Cana. @Chris_SmithsJ reflects on the ways that Jesus similarly provides for us, sometimes when we aren't even aware of it. #1MinHomily
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During Holy Week we enter into Christ's Passion. Let us be like Simon of Cyrene and spent this time close to Jesus by helping to carry the cross. Josef Rodriguez, SJ, reflects on this encounter with Jesus in this week's #1MinHomily #Lent2021 #HolyWeek
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When Peter says, "Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man," Jesus doesn't obey. Thank God for that! @treddingsj reflects on Jesus' response to our brokenness. #1MinHomily
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The kingdom of God requires patience. @PatrickSaintJe4 reflects on faith the size of a mustard seed and the patience required for that kind of faith. #1MinHomily
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Have you ever hesitated to bring your needs to God? @DJones_SJ reflects on Bartimaeus and how he teaches us to boldly approach God with our needs. #1MinHomily
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OMG someone just made a mistake, apologized and asked for a second chance! Thanks @Adele for showing us what maturity looks like. #GRAMMYs
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We never know when our time will come, but we don't need to live in fear. @Chris_SmithsJ reflects on the importance of living like today is the day of our salvation. #1MinHomily
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The invitation is constant and everyday: to welcome in the tenderness of God in all its spaciousness and expansive mercy.
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How often are we guilty of the same things that we criticize other people for? Jesus challenges us to remove the wooden beam from our own eye first. @SaintDismas_ reflects on this call to humility. #1MinHomily
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On Palm Sunday, Jesus triumphantly enters Jerusalem. By the end of the week, he will be betrayed and crucified. @dngustafson reflects on the many contrasts of Holy Week and the beauty to be found.
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Is it too early to be joyful? @mattstewart_sj reflects on what it means to be joyful, even when we are still waiting for the Lord. #1MinHomily #Advent #Gaudete
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Peace be with you! We are all in search of peace, but it seems hard to find at times. @SaintDismas_ reminds us that Christ offers us lasting peace, a peace beyond what we can find on our own. #1MinHomily
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Being a disciple of Jesus is not easy, but it is worth it. Are we willing to put in the work? @DJones_SJ reflects on discipleship in this week's One-Minute Homily. #1MinHomily
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It's time for another #1MinHomily . Given by Fr. @RossmannSJ about back pain, envy, and a life rooted in Christ. Check it out!
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We can all feel a bit stuck in our routines and habits from time to time. We are all in need of growth and renewal. Fr. James Martin, SJ, offers some tips on how to let God renew us. Read on our newly redesigned site:
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God didn't create you because you were needed; God created you because you were *desired*. God didn't think the universe would be complete without you.
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What is God saying to you? @mattstewart_sj reflects on the Baptism of Jesus and the message given to both Jesus and us. #1MinHomily #BaptismoftheLord
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How can we pray with the Assumption of Mary? Br. Sullivan McCormick, SJ, offers a reflection to pray with today's solemnity. #Mary #1MinHomily
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Today is the Feast Day of St. Alphonsus Rodriguez, a Jesuit brother who teaches us that true greatness is not about position or power, but showing great love and kindness to all you meet. @KenHomanSJ reflects on his life and example:
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Today is @Pontifex 's 82nd birthday! Say a little prayer and wish him a happy birthday!
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What do you hope for? Simeon and Anna were holding out hope to see the Messiah and their hope was realized in the baby Jesus. Josef Rodriguez, SJ, reflects on hope and the great Hope of Jesus Christ. #Christmas #Hope
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