“To love others as Christ loved us often demands first that we put aside our own misgivings and fears and embarrassments in order to help others overcome their own misgivings and fears and embarrassments,” says Father Jerry in today’s homily, “That kind of love can be so overwhelmingly demanding and draining that we shy away […]
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Thursday of the 2nd Week of Lent
In today’s homily, Father Jerry tells the story of a Spanish-speaking family that flew to Portland — the wrong Portland. But with only a couple hundred dollars in their pockets, they were stuck on the wrong side of the country and found themselves sleeping in the airport. The way this family of three was treated […]
Continue ReadingThe Feast of Saint Katherine Drexel
Today the church celebrates Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Lent and also the Feast of Saint Katherine Drexel. Let us pray. Keep Your family, O Lord, schooled always in good works, and so comfort them with Your protection here, as to lead them graciously to gifts on high. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your […]
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“The true value of every human life is the light that God kindles within them,” says Father Jerry in today’s homily above, “Our true worth is found in the love of God that our lives reveal to the world. Our degrees and titles and offices and skills are talents and resources given to us by […]
Continue ReadingMonday of the 2nd Week of Lent
“We only forgive if our opponent makes the first move,” says Father Jerry as he describes modern society, “Our public discourse desperately needs a measure of compassionate listening. Our national conversation must be rooted in respect and charity. So today may we remember and pray for those who work in government. Those who manage our […]
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