The Lord’s disciples, you and me, should never overlook a chance to bring ‘spiritual good’ to the people around them. Their words and deeds in God’s service should make the whole world a brighter place. “Sometime today may your kind word or simple kindness bring a measure of the salt of hope to another’s day,” […]
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The Feast of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Today the Church celebrates The Feast of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, also known in Latin as Corpus Christi. Today’s feast reminds us that in the Eucharist, we find our salvation and our life. It is here at this altar that you and I receive food for our bodies and our souls. […]
Continue ReadingThe Feast of Saint Boniface, Bishop
Today, on The Feast of Saint Boniface, Father Jerry shares a special story of a young man making good use of his internship at an electronics recycling company. Fifteen-year-old Chris is a computer electronics wizard, but he’s also well aware of the “haves and the have-nots” within his community. You will be impressed with Chris’ […]
Continue ReadingThe Feast of St. Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs of Uganda
“Have you ever written a love letter?” asks Father Jerry in today’s homily. “Did it express what you wanted to say to the one you loved? Did it touch the heart of your beloved? Or was it dismissed and put aside like a greeting card?” Tom Ciarella, a professor of creative writing at DePaul […]
Continue ReadingThe Feast of Martyrs Saints Marcellinus and Peter
“We, who do believe, know that Jesus’ resurrection is always much more than we understand. We are also sometimes greatly misled by our complacency,” says Father Jerry in today’s homily. “We are only two weeks past our celebration of Easter, Jesus’ ascension to His Father, and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the […]
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