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 certificate […]
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The Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel & Rafael, the Archangels
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
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 a […]
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 […]
Continue ReadingThe Feast of Saint Matthew
Today the church celebrates The Feast of Saint Matthew, apostle and evangelist. His name is ascribed to the second gospel written, although when we name the Gospels, we named them Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Almost every scripture scholar worth his or her salt would say that Mark’s gospel is by far the oldest, and […]
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