Hi everyone! Here is my homily for September 4, 2011 – 23rd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. The readings can be found at https://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/090411.cfm – As always thanks for reading and posting your comments and feedback – God Bless & Pray for all of us here at Montclair State as we begin a new Academic Year! […]
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.
OPEN MOUTH, INSERT FOOT
Hi everyone – here’s my homily for August 28 , 2011, the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings for today’s Mass can be found at https://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/082811.cfm. Thanks as always for all your feedback and comments. God Bless, Fr. Jim True story: This young woman had just started a new job and had to go […]
WITH APOLOGIES TO MRS. JONES
Greetings everyone! Here’s my homily for SUNDAY AUGUST 21, 2011 – the 21st SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – The readings for today’s Mass can be found at https://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/082111.cfm. As always, thanks for reading and your comments and feedback are appreciated. God Bless – Fr. Jim HOMILY: With Back to School Sales in full swing (if […]
Dear Michele: Email More than One Time?
Hi Michele,I am wondering about the right way to approach a woman on this site. I’m considering emailing someone I might get along with, since she lives close by and has the same values and out look on life. Do you just send one email with a little message or go with a full out […]
HOW COULD FATHER LEAVE THE PRIESTHOOD?
Hi everyone – here’s my homily for the 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time, July 7, 2011. The readings for today’s Mass can be found at https://www.usccb.org/nab/080711.shtml. Thanks as always for reading and your responses and feedback. Thanks Fr. Jim On the list of challenging, difficult, even awkward things for Catholics to discuss (and there’s quite […]
Dear Michele: Getting Close Again After Divorce
Hi Michele,I have been divorced for 6 years, and I am free from any emotional connection with my ex-husband. I am “one man” woman, and even though I am free to be with someone else it still feels very “wrong” to be with another man. I can still have a very nice time with a […]
Dear Michele: How Long To Heal?
Dear Michele,It has been 10 months since my divorce was finalized, a divorce I did not want. I packed up and left the state and moved back to my hometown where my friends and family live. It has been rough starting over, and if not for my great supportive family it would have been harder. […]
“OUCH! – QUIT IT” “YOU STARTED IT
Hi everyone – here’s my homily for the 18th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – July 31, 2011. The readings can be found at https://www.usccb.org/nab/073111.shtml . Thanks as always for reading and for your notes and feedback. God Bless, Fr. Jim HOMILY: “QUIT IT” the one brother screams at the other as they annoy each other… […]
…DISCOVERING THE KINGDOM OF GOD… Priceless!
Hi everyone – here’s my homily for the 17th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JULY 24, 2011. The readings can be found at https://www.usccb.org/nab/072411.shtml Thanks as always for reading & your feedback and comments. God Bless (and if you’re living in the East-Coast of the United States – STAY COOL!!!!)Fr. Jim HOMILY: The only way […]
THE GUY WHO CAUGHT DEREK JETER’S 3000TH HIT
Hi everyone – thanks for reading my homily for the 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time – July 17, 2011. The readings for the day can be found at: https://www.usccb.org/nab/071711.shtml. As always, thanks for reading and your feedback and comments. “The Kingdom of heave is like a mustard seed… it is the smallest of seeds, yet […]
