https://youtu.be/1bxl_JE3nvI Today the church celebrates The Feast of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, commonly known as “The Little Flower.” Thérèse died on the 30th of September, 1897, of tuberculosis, in her Convent of Lisieux, at the age of 24. One of her most famous works is The Story of a Soul, urging all people to […]
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The Feast of Saint Gerome
https://youtu.be/6rnIDu_eD-k On this last day of September, the church celebrates The Feast of Saint Gerome, who spent most of his life translating the scriptures. His famous saying is, “Ignorance of scripture is ignorance of Christ.” Father Jerry says in today’s homily, “We cannot be disciples by being mere spectators of God’s presence. Possessing a baptismal […]
Continue ReadingThe Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel & Rafael, the Archangels
https://youtu.be/UnsDM3UgYZo Today the church celebrates the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Rafael, the Archangels. Let us pray. O God who dispose in marvelous order, ministries both angelic and human, graciously grant that our life on earth may be defended by those who watch over us, as they minister perpetually to You in heaven. Amen
Continue ReadingThe Feast of Saint Padre Pio
https://youtu.be/nCOPzxoQr_M Today we celebrate The Feast of Saint Padre Pio. He was born in 1887 in a small Italian village. As a priest, he spent 50 years in a monastery, where he was much sought after as a spiritual advisor, confessor, and intercessor. Despite such notoriety, he would often say, “I only want to be […]
Continue ReadingAn elderly lady’s all-night cab ride
TISSUE WARNING: Today Father Jerry shares the very touching story of a random cab driver who was called to pick up an elderly woman from her home. Unfortunately, she was headed to spend her final days in hospice care. What could have been a quick drive across town, turned into an all-night journey of reminiscing […]
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