Live recordings of Fr. Gerry's Homilies are posted here weekly! Click on the date to listen.
Read the Mass Readings of the day here — Daily Readings
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
Father of all nations and ages,
We recall the day when our country claimed its place among the family of nations;
for what has been achieved we give you thanks,
for the work that still remains we ask your help,
and as you have called us from many peoples to be one nation, grant that, under your providence, our country may share your blessings with all the peoples of the earth.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
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We’re more “connected” than ever…So why are we more lonely, anxious, and distracted than we’ve ever been?
Andrew Laubacher shares how big tech is rewiring our brains, stealing our attention, and robbing us of real connection.
But this episode is not just a diagnosis of what’s wrong—it’s a roadmap to living with freedom and intentionality. We’re not just talking about tech here. We’re talking about how to be human again. ... See MoreSee Less
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The last pics are hysterical but not to him.
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Beautiful painting. William-Adolphe Bouguereau Virgin of the Lillies circa 1899
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Tithing is now considered blasphemy... The Pope has Wisdom being held by the US MILITARY and using a bucket to defecate in.
Brace yourself — ordinary time is coming. During Lent, the cross is front of mind. During Easter, we sometimes let it slip into the background. During Ordinary Time, the cross comes back as the one thing that holds everything in life together. Here’s the “ordinary” role of the Cross during this season. ... See MoreSee Less
Brace Yourselves, Ordinary Time is Coming
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At first, I felt only joy, but gradually I began to feel in my heart as though something was missing. An emptiness which the flowers, the sun, and the soft breeze could not yet seem to fill.Comment on Facebook
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When St Mary’s started serving donuts after church when I was a kid!
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Amen 🙏 Roger and Lora Brock haven’t been able to come to church on account of bad physical problems. Nobody has checked on us , Why?
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Who is "The Gate of Heaven?" Mary is called by this title, though Jesus says, "No one comes to the Father except through me." This can cause confusion, but Professor of Mariology Mark Miravalle says, "Satan loves when people think they have to choose Jesus or Mary." ... See MoreSee Less
Who Is the Gate of Heaven: Jesus or Mary? - Word on Fire
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Is Jesus the gate of heaven or is Mary? Both can be true at the same time, and rather than cancel each other out, they enhance each other.Comment on Facebook