Browsing From Father Jim
Twenty-Seventh Day in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“I remind you to stir into flame the gift of God you have through the imposition of my hands. For God did not give you a spirit of cowardice, but rather of power and love and self-control. So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord, ... Read More »
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“But you, man of God, pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness. Compete well for the faith. Lay hold of eternal life, to which you were called when you made the noble confession in the presence of many witnesses... I charge you… to keep the commandment without ... Read More »
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in ordinary time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“First of all, I ask that supplications, prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings be offered for everyone, for kings and all in authority, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and dignity. This is good and pleasing to God our Savior, who wills everyone to ... Read More »
Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“Who can know God’s counsel, or who can conceive what the Lord intends? For the deliberations of mortals are timid, and unsure are our plans….Or who can ever know your counsel, except you have given wisdom and sent your holy spirit from on high. And thus were the ... Read More »
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“My child, conduct your affairs with humility, and you will be loved more than a giver of gifts. Humble yourself the more, the greater you are, and you will find favor with God…. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will ... Read More »
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“Jesus passed through many towns and villages, teaching as he went and making his way to Jerusalem. Someone asked him, ‘Lord, will only a few people be saved?’ He answered them, ‘Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will ... Read More »
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“Jeremiah ought to be put to death: he is demoralizing the soldiers that are left in the city, and all the people, by speaking such things to them; he is not interested in the welfare of the people, but in their ruin….let us rid ourselves of every burden and ... Read More »
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen… for those who speak thus show that they are seeking a homeland.” “Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the Kingdom.”
Remember the flamboyant ... Read More »
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“Someone in a crowd said to Jesus, ‘Teacher, tell my brother to share his inheritance with me.’ He replied, ‘Friend, who appointed me as your judge and arbitrator?’ He said to the crowd, ‘Take care to guard against all greed, for though a man may be rich, one’s life ... Read More »
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray just as John taught his disciples.’ He said to them, ‘When you pray, say, Father, hallowed be your name…”
Jesus directed His prayer to ... Read More »