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 […]
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.
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 […]
THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT ENDING –that’s good news!
Here is my homily for the FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT – November 27, 2011. It’s a little shorter than usual for me since we were doing a “teaching Mass” explaining the new translation of the prayers and responses the Catholic Church in the English Speaking world is introducing today. Thanks for reading and your comments […]
Dear Michele: Online Dating?
Hi Michele,I’m newly divorced. The divorce was/is devastating, but I can’t sit around feeling too sorry for myself. That has led me to this site. My 17 year old son has a wonderful relationship with a 17 year old woman. They live 2000 miles apart. He’s comfortable with this kind of relationship. I’m not. All […]
WOULD JESUS OCCUPY WALL STREET?
Here is my homily for the feast of JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE – NOVEMBER 20, 2011. The readings can be found at https://usccb.org/bible/readings/112011.cfm – As always, thanks for reading and all your feedback. God Bless (And Happy Thanksgiving!)Fr. Jim HOMILY: Since late September, there’s been wide-spread protests around the country – around the […]
I CAN’T — Just Try….
Hi everyone – here’s my homily for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings for today’s Mass can be found at https://usccb.org/bible/readings/111311.cfm . As always, thanks for reading and all your feedback. I always appreciate reading your comments and thoughts. God Bless, Fr Jim HOMILY “I CAN’T!” If you’ve ever worked with little kids, […]
NOTHING LIKE BEING LAST MINUTE, HUH?
Hi everyone here’s my homily for the 32nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – November 6, 2011 – The readings can be found at https://usccb.org/bible/readings/110611.cfm . As always thanks for reading and all your feedback and comments – Fr. Jim HOMILY: So let me tell you about a really good friend of mine from college – […]
UNDERCOVER BOSS: JESUS EDITION
Hi everyone, here is my homily for OCTOBER 30, 2011 – 31st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. The readings for today’s Mass can be found at https://usccb.org/bible/readings/103011.cfm . Thanks as always for reading -and for your feedback and comments. God Bless! Fr. Jim HOMILY: The television program “Undercover boss” has become another reality show that has […]
Dear Michele: Why Do Men Look for Younger Women?
Dear Michele,I am a widow, reasonably attractive, healthy and financially sound. While I enjoy many interests and have never been afraid to do things on my own, it is more enjoyable to share the ups and downs of life with another. My question is this. Since statistically women tend to live longer than men (though […]
