https://youtu.be/MDqLuc7Xd5o 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 […]
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Good Shepherd Sunday
https://youtu.be/RMpJQin9j6I “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 […]
Continue ReadingThe 3rd Sunday of Easter Joy
https://youtu.be/syp2_kBPs_s A man who felt sick for quite a long time finally went to the doctor. “You have rabies,” said the doctor, “And because you waited so long, there’s nothing I can do for you. You’ll be dead in a few days.” The man was stunned, so the doctor left the examination room to give […]
Continue ReadingSaturday after the 2nd Sunday of Easter
https://youtu.be/PDKyL07Ed7A Today’s Gospel shows the Apostles afraid in a boat on the stormy sea. Outside the boat, Jesus tells them not to be afraid. Fear to trust that the Spirit of Jesus is in the boat can cripple the church as it tries to make its way to future shores. May that spirit calm fears […]
Continue ReadingFriday after the 2nd Sunday of Easter
https://youtu.be/R2erD1xJS3Q More than 5,000 had come to hear Jesus. The sick had come hoping that what they had heard about this wonder worker was true. “Maybe he’ll see my pleurisy, my shattered limb, my disfigurement, and heal me.” The crowd must have included exhausted moms, unemployed workers and struggling farmers, whose lives had become a […]
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