Hi everyone – here’s my homily for the FOURTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME – Jan 30, 2011. The readings can be found at https://www.usccb.org/nab/013011.shtml – As always, thanks for reading and all of your feedback! Fr. Jim HOMILY: So how many of you have seen the movie Rudy? A few weeks ago I saw it […]
Month: January 2011
Dear Michele: Better Communication
I have received many letters asking about how to talk to a date, or how to have better communication in relationships. There are some basic techniques to being a better communicator. First, be sure to listen fully to your partner and then give validation – that means repeating back what you understand he or she […]
ANSWERING THE CALL
Hi everyone here’s my homily for the THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – January 23, 2010 – given at Montclair State University. We’ve just returned from the FOCUS National Conference in Baltimore Maryland, where the theme was “ANSWERING THE CALL”. Today’s Gospel reading seems perfectly suited to that theme. Thanks for reading – Fr Jim […]
Dear Michele: What? No Sex?
Dear Michele,After dating a fabulous man for some time, he has decided that he wants us to stop having sex and then “consider” marriage. The problem for me is that we have already developed a close relationship, our children get along fantastically, and our sex life is very good. Not having sex has made our […]
AMERICAN IDOL & WHAT ARE YOU BORN TO DO?
Hi everyone – this is my homily for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – January 16, 2010. The readings for today’s Mass can be found at https://www.usccb.org/nab/011611.shtml. Thanks as always for reading and your feedback. Have a great week! Fr. Jim HOMILY: So many are eager with anticipation… wondering how’s it going to be…. […]
Dear Michele: The Pain of Waiting
Dear Michele, I am feeling disheartened tonight. I am in my forties and I have not yet found my special someone. I have been praying over 10 years now to meet him. I have had dates but nothing seems to work out. I am trying to hold on to faith, but it is getting much […]
MERRY CHRISTMAS — ONE MORE TIME…
Hi everyone! Here’s my homily for the FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD – Sunday January 9, 2011. The readings can be found at https://www.usccb.org/nab/010911.shtml. As always, thanks for reading and all of your feeback! Father Jim Merry Christmas! With dead Christmas trees on the sides of streets; Poinsettia plants losing their leaves (or […]
Dear Michele: Dealing with Betrayal
Dear Michele, My boyfriend has left me for another woman. It has been very hard for me, as I did not see any visible signs of his infidelity. I am totally confused and rejected. We had 21 years together and yet he does not want to work this out. There seems to be no end […]
NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS & STARGAZING
Hi everyone! Happy New Year. This is my homily for the FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY – January 2, 2011. The readings can be found at https://www.usccb.org/nab/010211.shtml. Thanks for reading! Fr. Jim HOMILY: So what New Year’s Resolutions have you decided to make this year? According to one survey, over 60% of Americans make them, seeing […]
HOW WAS YOUR CHRISTMAS????
A friend called me yesterday and asked an innocent enough question, perfectly suited for the time of year – “So how was your Christmas?” The honesty of my feelings at the moment got the best of me as I said “It sucked.” Reading that right now, I know how harsh that sounds – and how […]