In today’s homily, Father Jerry tells a story: “I’m innocent! I’m innocent!” shouted a young and clever man who was set to be killed by a tyrannical king, trying to prevent his daughter from marrying a “worthless peasant.” Gracious God, open our hearts to accept what is good, right and just, despite what it costs. […]
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Tuesday of the 5th Week of Lent, 2020
“In the spirit of Jesus’ example of selfless generosity, we need to stay home,” said Father Jerry in today’s homily. The challenge is to see our stay-at-home orders through the lens of God’s compassion, and to “act out of an understanding and appreciation for the common good.” See Father’s full message in the video below. […]
Continue ReadingMonday of the 5th Week of Lent, 2020
At the beginning of Father Jerry ‘s new video, he makes a special invitation to you and your family. Then he shares today’s very powerful Gospel reading and homily. “Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone,” Jesus said, “Go and from now on do not sin […]
Continue ReadingHomily for Sunday of the 5th Week of Lent, 2020
“God is never closer to us than when we are vulnerable,” Father Jerry says in today’s homily, “And today the Lord is calling us to leave behind whatever it is in our lives that smacks of death, so that He can give us the power to make a new beginning, and to really live again.” […]
Continue ReadingHomily for Saturday of the 4th Week of Lent, 2020
Today, Father Jerry prays, “Oh, God, be our courage and our strength as we cope with the obstacles that remove us and isolate us from You. Walk with us as we struggle to become your disciples…” See Father Jerry’s 4-minute message below: https://youtu.be/MMpJ5r-WJ1M
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