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The Lord of the Harvest

Gerard Manley Hopkins | America: The Jesuit Review

Terrance Klein reflects on the symbolism of the timing of Pentecost. "Christ is the seed that has died, has been planted and has sprung again to life. The Spirit is the Lord of the Harvest."

Acts 2:1-11

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Pentecost, Holy Spirit, Harvest, Spring

The Prayer Jesus Taught Us

Michael Simone | America: The Jesuit Review

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

This podcast with transcript by Michael Simone describes how praying as Jesus taught in Luke 11:1-13 breaks down the illusions of "real life" and allows us to encounter divine grace. (Length 05:56)

Luke 11:1-13

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Awareness Of God, Kingdom Of God, Lord's Prayer

The Presence

Michael Simone | America: The Jesuit Review

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this reflection, Michael Simone uses Deuteronomy 30:14 and John 14:15-21 to talk about tension of God's presence being both immanent and transcendent and seeing how the Holy Spirit draws us in to send us out.

Deuteronomy 30:14; John 14:15-21

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God's Immanence, God's Presence, Holy Spirit

Loving Our Enemies in the Abortion Debate

Sam Sawyer | America: The Jesuit Review

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

"We will be speaking truth to power on behalf of the defenseless unborn... at the same time loving our enemies... " Homily delivered to annual March for Life based on Matthew 5:38-48.

Matthew 5:38-48

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Love, Trust, Abortion, Enemy

Mother of God and of the Church

Michael Simone | America: The Jesuit Review

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In Luke 2:16-21, Mary's freedom to serve Christ’s mission, bring him into the world, and ponder his life provides the pattern for offering Christ to the world in both collective and individual discipleship.

Luke 2:16-21

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Church, God's Will, Mary (mother Of Jesus Christ), Discipleship

The Light of New Life

Michael Simone | America: The Jesuit Review

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Despite her tragic past, the woman in John 4:5-42 becomes a wellspring of hope for her village. Jesus sees things in us that we do not see in ourselves and calls us to a new life.

John 4:5-42

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Life, Light, New Life, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

The Peace of Christ

John W Martens | America: The Jesuit Review

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

John Martens reflects on Acts 15:1-31 and shares that the peace Christ gives the church does not exclude disagreements or pain. But Christ's peace is the gift of salvation which transcends the losses of this life.

Acts 15:1-31

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Holy Spirit's Work, Peace (spiritual), Salvation, Shalom

Gratitude and the Spiritual Life

Ignatius Loyola | America: The Jesuit Review

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

James Martin reflects on the importance of gratitude in spiritual life, focusing on gratitude as the first step in the examen, the traditional Jesuit prayer at the end of the day.

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Jesuit, Gratitude, Work, Friendship

The Glory of Life

John W Martens | America: The Jesuit Review

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Describing the drudgery that we experience on the journey of faithful living, this article by John W. Martins on Luke 9:29 and Philippians 1:21-22, 3:18-20 motivates readers to focus on heaven while completing their earthly work.

Luke 9:29; Philippians 1:21-22

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Transfiguration, Daily Living, Heaven, Work

XIII. Jesus Is Taken Down from the Cross

James Matthew Wilson | America: The Jesuit Review

Poetry

Poem from "America, the National Catholic Review."

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Spirituality

The Witness of Life

John W Martens | America: The Jesuit Review

Article about Scripture

This article by John W. Martens on John 20:31 explains that the power of the disciple's witness in the early Church was that of new life: death is conquered for Christ has risen.

John 20:31

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Witness, Life, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ, Power

The Value of Each Life

John W Martens | America: The Jesuit Review

Sermon Preparation or Illustration

Based on Luke 24:50-53 and Acts 1:4-5, John W. Martens writes that Jesus' ascension reiterates the significance of the incarnation, affirming our worth as human beings and celebrating the kingdom Jesus established.

Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:4-5

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Jesus Christ's Humanity, Ascension, Incarnation, Kingdom Of God

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The Diaconate of Peace

Andrew Christiansen | America: The Jesuit Review

Article about Church Life and Leadership

In this article, Drew Christiansen explores the ministry of peace that deacons in the Catholic church fulfill, starting with their origin in Acts 6:1-6, and tracing it through the examples of Pope John Paul II.

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Peace (spiritual), Deacon, Diaconate, Stephen

Has the “Bread of Life” Strengthened You?

Michael Simone | America: The Jesuit Review

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

"Bread was only a symbol of the gift Jesus offered..." Michael Simone's reflection on John 6:24-35. It includes both audio and script.

John 6:24-35

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Bread, Gift, Jesus Christ, Symbolism

How Can We Be the Messengers of Christ?

Michael Simone | America: The Jesuit Review

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

An audio reflection on Luke 24:1-12 for Easter Sunday. Michael Simone invites listeners to be the messengers of Christ, bringing transformation out of a moment of wonders.

Luke 24:1-12

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Easter, Messenger

The Retreat of Death

John W Martens | America: The Jesuit Review

Article about Theology

John Martens writes that death comes for each of us, and no one knew this better than the ancients. But God is not the God of the dead; God is the God of the living.

Acts 10:40

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Easter, Death, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

What Saints Thomas and Thérèse learned when they touched the body of Christ

Terrance Klein | America: The Jesuit Review

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Jesus is mercy. When we come to him in holy Communion, Jesus restores all the loves of our lives, allows them to enter us along with him, because no true love is ever lost to Jesus.

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Love, Mercy, Jesus Christ, Saint

Meaning of the Empty Tomb Today

Gerald O'Collins | America: The Jesuit Review

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Commenting on the visit of women to Jesus' empty tomb (Mark 16:1-8), Gerald O'Collins observes that the women's initial reaction of "flight, trembling, astonishment, silence and fear" were appropriate responses to God's supreme revelation.

Mark 16

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Fear, Silence, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ, Angel

The Scriptures teach us how to wait—and who we’re waiting for

Terrance Klein | America: The Jesuit Review

Article about Theology

The Scriptures teach us that the God who's coming is the God who's already here. We do not wait passively. Each moment has its meaning, its purpose. If it wasn't needed, God would've never granted it.

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Bible, Teaching, God's Will, God

Saint of the Darkness

James Martin | America: The Jesuit Review

Article about Church History

In this interview, Brian Kolodiejchuk speaks of Mother Teresa's early mystical experiences and her struggles with the “dark night.”

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Darkness, Saint, Spirituality, Roman Catholic