Live recordings of Fr. Gerry's Homilies are posted here weekly! Click on the date to listen.
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July 31, 2016.mp3 Today's Gospel is one of Jesus' great teachings on wealth and personal possessions getting in the way of growing rich in the sight of God. Fr. Gerry helps us connect the Gospels from the last three weeks with this one. Listen as Fr. Gerry helps us clear the way that is contrary to the way of our world today. We gather and keep extra just in case. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "Without a rich heart, wealth is an ugly beggar." It always requires more to try to satisfy. Do my possessions enhance the experience of my journey? Do I see them all as Gift from God to navigate my life effectively? Luke 12:13-21
July 24, 2016 Homily.mp3 Fr. Gerry addresses praying in it's best form — praying for our needs, not our wants. God wants to fulfill His hopes for us in this life. He teaches His Disciples and us how to pray in the Lord's Prayer, also called the Our Father. He teaches us how to worship, how to pray, and how to forgive in this prayer. God invites us to be like Him. His greatest gift to us, the Holy Spirit, is the key! May we receive His Spirit into our lives. Luke 11:1-13
July 17, 2016 Homily.mp3 We reflect on the story of Martha & Mary. Fr. Gerry invites us to go deeper than the surface level of this Gospel. Was Jesus chastising Martha? No, Martha's work was very important work. But, Jesus was inviting her to a deeper sense of being with Him. How much of an awareness do I have of being in the presence of the Lord? We are invited to be contemplative. We are working to answer our calling to be active in the world, while we spend time on the foundation of our very lives — spending time in personal relationship with Jesus Christ! Luke 10:38-42
July 10, 2016 Homily.mp3 We hear the well-known story of The Good Samaritan. Jesus asks us to look at the details carefully. While we know very little about the passers-by, we know what kind of persons they are. Fr. Gerry reflects on the fact that they were each self-absorbed and didn't respond to the injured man. The Samaritan responded without concern of who or what the poor man was. He simply took care of him. How do I see myself responding to my "neighbor?" Who am I in this story? Each of us was created in the image of God. How do we look now in light of judgements, prejudices & unforgiveness? Luke 10:25-37
"What is true for us in our natural life in this world, is also true regarding our relationship with God: we need a mother to give us life, nurture us and form us." - Fr. Jeremiah Shryock ... See MoreSee Less
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"I hope you didn't take it personally, Father", an embarrassed woman said after Mass, "when my husband walked out during your sermon."
"I did find it rather disconcerting," Father replied.
"It's not a reflection on you Father," insisted the woman. "He's been walking in his sleep ever since he was a child." ... See MoreSee Less
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Catholic counselor Rachael Isaac has some tips for cultivating gratitude while effectively dealing with life’s struggles. “One of the common misconceptions that I come across is, ‘Oh, I should just be grateful,’ meaning I should just be grateful and ignore my struggles,” Isaac says. “But gratitude is not meant to invalidate our struggles. It’s a way to help us gain a better perspective on them.” ... See MoreSee Less
Catholic counselor shares tips for practicing gratitude when it’s hard
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"No one on earth has the power to remove the Eucharist altogether from the face of the earth. Down through the centuries, many tyrants and totalitarian systems have tried, but they have never succeeded." - Fr. James Brent ... See MoreSee Less
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Join us for BINGO next Friday, Feb. 7th in the Family Life Center Gym. ... See MoreSee Less
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Our next Baptism Preparation Class will be held Sunday, February 9th @ 9:15am in the FLC St. Michael the Archangel Room located on the right hand side of the building. This class is for all parents looking to have a child baptized in the next three months. Please call LeighAnn in the church office, 601-992-9547, to register for this class. ... See MoreSee Less
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Highlights from last Wednesday. Thank you to the Bigdeal Youthgroup volunteers for pouring so much in to our youth!
For more information about our youth group, or to get involved, please call the church office at 601-992-9547. ... See MoreSee Less
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