https://youtu.be/MyjqgkOfsnw 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]