I’ve received several emails recently about how difficult it can be to be single for the holidays. Rather than answer each individual case, I thought I would share with you my own personal experience with that same struggle. I remember one particular Christmas gathering where I realized that out of 18 family members, the only […]
Month: December 2011
FASTER, GREATER, MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE SPEED OF LIGHT
Hi everyone – MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Here’s my homily for the celebration of THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD – CHRISTMAS DAY. The readings for this homily are for the Mass for the Day. The readings can be found at: https://usccb.org/bible/readings/122511-mass-during-the-day.cfm . I’m grateful to all of you for taking the time to stop by, to read […]
WHAT GREAT THINGS DOES GOD WANT TO CONCEIVE IN YOU?
Hi everyone – As we draw ever closer to celebrating the manifestation of God’s love at Christmas, I hope that this Advent has been a blessed time and that these homilies have been helpful in welcoming Christ in your life in a new way. Here is my homily for the FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT- December […]
Dear Michele: Old Fashioned Gentleman
In reference to my recent blog from women asking, “where are all the good (older) Catholic men?” I thought this recent email would give hope and inspiration to know.. he’s out there and looking for you. Dear Michele, This relationship “Stuff” is confusing me. I married a girl who I thought was Lutheran. We waited […]
TIM TEBOW OR JOHN THE BAPTIST — Same Message…
Hi everyone, here is my homily for the THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT – December 11, 2011. The readings for today can be found at https://usccb.org/bible/readings/121111.cfm. Thanks as always for reading and for your feedback. God Bless – Fr. Jim HOMILY: For the most part, I don’t consider myself a Football fan. Its not that I […]
Dear Michele: Dating Advice Needed
Hi Michele,I am a member of this website because I want to meet someone who shares my Catholic values. I haven’t really dated much and so I am not sure where to even begin. I have sent “smiles” to guys I am interested in, but haven’t received a response back from any of them. I […]
BETWEEN EVICTION OF 103 YR OLD & BLACK FRIDAY – Can we prepare a way for the Lord?
Hi everyone, here is my homily for the SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT – DECEMBER 4, 2011. The readings for today can be found at https://usccb.org/bible/readings/120411.cfm . As always thanks for your feedback and comments. God Bless, Fr. Jim HOMILY: The past couple of weeks has been a bit of a downer for me when looking […]
