Browsing From Father Jim

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Peg O'Donnell

October 30, 2022

 

“We always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and powerfully bring to fulfillment every good purpose and every effort of faith, that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, in ... Read More »

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Peg O'Donnell

 

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 23, 2022

 

“The Lord is a God of justice, who knows no favorites. Though not unduly partial toward the weak, yet he hears the cries of the oppressed. The Lord is not deaf to the wail of the orphan, nor to ... Read More »

Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Peg O'Donnell

 

October 16, 2022

 

“Remain faithful to what you have learned and believed, because you know from whom you learned it, and that from infancy you have known the sacred scriptures, which are capable of giving you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is ... Read More »

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Peg O'Donnell

September 25, 2022

 

“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.”

 

Can you see yourself, ... Read More »

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Peg O'Donnell

September 18, 2022

 

“First of all, I ask that supplications, prayers, petitions and thanksgivings be offered for everyone, that we may lead a quiet and temperate life in all devotion and dignity... This is good and pleasing to God our Savior, who wills everyone to be saved and ... Read More »

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Peg O'Donnell

September 11, 2022

 

“I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents, than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.”

 

The fifteenth chapter of St. Luke is the chapter of mercy with the ... Read More »

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Peg O'Donnell

September 4, 2022

 

“If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Which of you wishing to construct a tower does not first sit down and calculate the cost, to ... Read More »

Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Peg O'Donnell

 

August 28, 2022

 

“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.”... “When you hold a lunch or dinner, do not invite your ... Read More »

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Peg O'Donnell

 

August 21, 2022

 

“Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough. After the master of the house has arisen and locked the door, then you will stand outside knocking and saying, ‘Lord, open ... Read More »

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Peg O'Donnell

August 7, 2022

 

“Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen. Because of it the ancients were well attested. By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place...By faith he sojourned in the promised land as ... Read More »