Browsing From Father Jim
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“Abraham saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of the tent to greet them; and bowing to the ground, he said, ‘Sir, if I may ask you this favor, please do not go on past your servant. Let some water be brought, ... Read More »
Scam texts/emails targeting the faithful
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
As Jesus advised his disciples, “Be innocent as doves but wise as serpents.”Mt 10:16 Please be advised that at least four parishioners have reported that they received fraudulent text messages from someone claiming to be “Father Jim.” This is part of a nationwide scam in which con artists impersonate ... Read More »
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ Jesus said to him, what is written in the law? How do you read it?’…You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ He replied to him, ‘You have answered correctly; do this and you will live.’
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Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“At that time the Lord appointed 72 others whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit. He said to them ‘the harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out ... Read More »
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“On the way they entered a Samaritan village, but they would not welcome him because the destination of his journey was Jerusalem… As they were proceeding on their journey someone said to him ‘I will follow you wherever you go… and to another He said ‘Follow me’”
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The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“Brothers and sisters: I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus, on the night he was handed over, took bread, and, after he had given thanks, broke it and said ‘This is my body that is for you. Do this ... Read More »
The Most Holy Trinity
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“I have much more to tell you but you cannot bear it now. But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. He will not speak on his own, but he will speak what he hears, and will declare to you the things ... Read More »
Pentecost Sunday
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
"In the same way, the Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes with inexpressible groaning. And the one who searches hearts knows what is the intention of the Spirit because he ... Read More »
The Ascension of the Lord
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“The witnesses laid down their cloaks at the feet of a young man named Saul. As they were stoning Stephen, he called out, ‘Lord Jesus receive my spirit. Then he fell to his knees and cried out in a loud voice, ‘Lord do not hold this sin against ... Read More »
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Posted by Peg O'Donnell
“After Paul and Barnabas had proclaimed the good news in that city, and made a considerable number of disciples, they returned to Lystra and Iconium and to Antioch. They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying, ‘It is necessary for ... Read More »