https://youtu.be/Dw1dHBZwJIw We often hear the words of God at unexpected moments. Sometimes spoken by surprising voices: The unexpected call that comes from someone we’ve lost touch with. “Hi! Haven’t seen or heard from you in a while. Thought I’d check in to be sure everything is okay.” The teacher or coach who pulls a student […]
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Wednesday after the 2nd Sunday of Easter
https://youtu.be/1TLitA_a0Bc “The dark can be a very comfortable place,” says Father Jerry in today’s video, “Staying in the shadows, we can hide from situations we want to avoid. Preferring not to know. Disengaging. Turning away can relieve us from a great deal of responsibility.” “And light can be dangerous,” he adds, “Light illuminates things we […]
Continue ReadingThe First Sunday After Easter
https://youtu.be/806CXHnWKx0 Faith is self-validating. In other words, as you live, it becomes a reality in your life. “When I was first ordained, I met a pediatric oncologist, a doctor who works with children with cancer,” says Father Jerry in today’s homily. “Fred told me that when he began his medical career, he didn’t believe in […]
Continue ReadingSaturday within the Octave of Easter
https://youtu.be/ftwi_bP7Uw8 In today’s homily, Father Jerry tells the story of a 12- and 15-year pair of sisters who are part of a 13-month study for Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine. Why did they agree to do such a thing, and for so long? Was it for selfish reasons, or to do something bigger? Hear the answers in […]
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https://youtu.be/9laPTjpusmc LIT is Mary Karr’s best-selling memoir of her descent into the hell of alcoholism, and fighting her way to resurrection, as a mom, a writer, and a human being. She writes with unflinching self-scrutiny, irreverent humor, and the insight that comes only from facing one’s mistakes with honesty and determination. “It’s easy to get […]
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