Browsing From Father Jim
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 31, 2021
“Moses spoke to the people saying, ‘Fear the Lord, your God, and keep throughout the days of your lives, all the statutes and commandments which I enjoin on you, and thus have long life. Hear then, Israel, and be careful ... Read More »
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary TIme
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 24, 2021
“Jesus stopped and said, ‘Call him.’ So they called the blind man, saying to him, ‘Take courage; get up, Jesus is calling you.’ He threw aside his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus. Jesus said to him in reply, ... Read More »
Twenty-Ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 17, 2021
“James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus and said to him, ‘Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.’ He replied, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ ‘Grant that ... Read More »
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
Blessed Louis Brisson, founder of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales.
Fr. Brisson was born on June 23, 1817, in Plancy, France, the only child of Toussaint and Savine Brisson. He was educated by a local priest who had a large library. Louis read everything; he had ... Read More »
Twenty-Seventh Day of Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 3, 2021
“The Lord God said, ‘It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a suitable partner for him.’... ‘And for that reason a man shall leave his father and mother and cling to his wife and ... Read More »
Twenty-Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 26, 2021
“And Moses said, ‘Are you jealous for my sake? Would that all the people of the Lord were prophets! Would that the Lord might bestow his spirit on them all!’ ...‘There is no one who performs a mighty deed in ... Read More »
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 19, 2021
“Where jealousy and self ambition exist, there is disorder and every foul practice. But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without inconstancy and insincerity. And the fruit ... Read More »
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 12, 2021
“What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can this faith save him? ...Indeed someone might say, ‘You have faith and I have works.’ Demonstrate your faith to me ... Read More »
Twenty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 5, 2021
“Say to those whose hearts are frightened, ‘Be strong, fear not! Here is your God, he comes with vindication, with divine recompense, he comes to save you. Then will the eyes of the blind be opened, the ears of the ... Read More »
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 29, 2021
“Humbly welcome the word that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls. Be doers of the word and not hearers only, deluding yourselves. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God and the Father is ... Read More »