They proposed two: Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also called Justice, and Matthias. Then they gave lots to them, and the lot fell upon Matthias, and he was counted with the eleven apostles. So would you leave an important life-altering decision to a role of the dice? Of course not. But that’s not what the […]
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Happy Mother’s Day on the 6th Sunday of Easter Joy!
Today’s gospel is taken from the 15th chapter of Saint John. It is Jesus’ parting words to His friends on the night before He died. Jesus is giving us a distillation of His three years of teaching, because He wants to be sure that we get it. Jesus reminds us that it all boils down […]
Continue ReadingThe Feasts of Saints Philip & James
A new pastor was named for a small parish. The priest was told that it was a dying church. It wasn’t growing. The small congregation could barely pay its bills. Its days were numbered. But in getting to know the congregation, the pastor saw something else. “I began to see the strengths of my church,” […]
Continue ReadingThe 5th Sunday of Easter – THRIVE
In today’s homily, Father Jerry describes All Hallows parishioners’ differences in powerful detail. “And yet despite these differences — regardless of race, gender, orientation, age, attitude, social class, physical condition, ideals, circumstances, and experiences — are one in Jesus Christ. And for that reason we are all united with one another.” “I am the vine,” […]
Continue ReadingGood Shepherd Sunday
“Authentic shepherding always demands dying to self,” says Father Jerry, “Who among us hasn’t had to lay down our life as we planned it, for the sake of the flock entrusted into our care?” “It happens every time that we give up something that we really want to do on a weekend, in order to […]
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