Here is my homily for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 22, 2009. The readings can be found at https://www.usccb.org/nab/readings/022209.shtml. Thanks for reading – and I appreciate all your feedback and comments – Fr Jim HOMILY: More than likely, everyone has heard the fairy tale “Jack and the Beanstalk.” As familiar as the story is, […]
Category: Dating Advice
The world is full of dating advice – much of which is toxic and damaging to relationships. We approach dating advice from the perspective of Catholic teachings as they relate to the persons and the role that dating and romantic relationships play in our lives as Christians.
In this section, we’ll explore dating advice for first time dates as well as advice for those who are going on their 20th date. More importantly, we’ll look at why relationships sometimes fail and what it takes to make the work.
“WHAT’S YOUR DESTINATION?”
Here is my homily for March 1, 2009 – the First Sunday of Lent – AND – the conclusion to our the Newman Catholic Campus Ministry at Montclair State University and Ramapo College’s (aka “MONT-APO”) Spring retreat called “UNSTOPPABLE.” We had close to 70 students attend the weekend where we reflected on and drew inspiration […]
Q & A – March 5
Dear Fr. Jim, Im a 23 year old guy and have been thinking that I would like to get married and start a family within the next, oh I don’t know, seven or eight years. I have recently been researching the Church’s stance on birth control. I must admit, I have been feeling a bit […]
WHATS IT GOING TO TAKE TO GET THIS INTO YOUR HEAD???
Hi everyone – and thanks for checking in! Here’s my homily for the SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT – March 8, 2009. The readings can be found at https://www.usccb.org/nab/readings/030809.shtml . Thanks for reading and all of your feedback! God Bless – Fr Jim HOMILY: “What is it going to take to get this into […]
FOLLOW UP Q & A
This is in response to last week’s Q & A (March 5) Dear Fr. Jim, Thank You for answering my question. You did give me some good insight, however, I have further concerns. I have read about NFP and understand why it is the accepted method of “family planning,” however, what I am not […]
THIS IS NOT A PONZI SCHEME
Here is my homily for the Third Sunday of Lent. The readings can be found at https://www.usccb.org/nab/readings/031509a.shtml – Thanks for reading and your feedback! God Bless, Fr Jim HOMILY: Bernie Madoff. Could there be a more, for lack of a better word, “hated” man in the American public’s minds right now? This confessed, imprisoned man […]
JESUS’ BAILOUT PLAN
Here is my homily for the Fourth Sunday of Lent. The readings come from the ordinary readings of the day (rather than the option to use the story of the man born blind for those preparing for Baptism at Easter) and can be found at https://www.usccb.org/nab/readings/032209a.shtml – Many thanks for reading and your feedback. Fr […]
Q & A – March 26, 2009
Dear Fr Jim: This isn’t a religious or theological question. It is a personal one. Is it difficult for you being such a young guy (and a priest) moderating a singles website? I think it would be helpful to those of us on this site to know your story and to understand where you are […]
PRESENT, BUT NOT VOTING
Here is my homily for Sunday, March 29, 2009 – the 5th Sunday of Lent. The readings can be found at https://www.usccb.org/nab/readings/032909a.shtml. Thanks for reading! Fr Jim HOMILY: In the late 1800s, there was a wealthy English philanthropist named Jeremy Bentham. In his will, he left a fortune to a London hospital. But there was […]
Q & A – Holy Week Part 1
For this week’s Q & A I’m giving what is PART I of a HOLY WEEK Preview – This Sunday as we celebrate what is called PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION we will also begin what is called “Holy Week,” considered the holiest week of the year for Catholic-Christians. For the most part, […]
