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New Presentation on the Holy Spirit

By Fr. Jeff | 05/03/2025

I’m happy to say that after a year without doing a formal presentation, I have one scheduled now for June 5th! You can sign up for the Zoom webinar at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Cqgf3AH9RfW2GAPD-bVRew Peace, Fr. Jeff

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Appropriate Styles of Music at Mass

By Fr. Jeff | 04/28/2025

This is the fourth and final article in a series of articles on the use of music at Mass.  The first article, “Why We Sing at Mass”, discussed why we sing at Mass, including its biblical basis.  My second article,…

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Who Will Be the Next Pope

By Fr. Jeff | 04/27/2025

Pope Francis died last Monday morning at 7:35 am Rome time.  This means that in the United States we woke up to the news of his passing.  Immediately the news spoke of his time as pope.  They spoke of his…

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2nd Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy, Year C – Homily

By Fr. Jeff | 04/27/2025

2nd Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy, Year CActs 5:12-16Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 (1)Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19John 20:19-31April 27, 2025 After the Crucifixion of Jesus, his disciples gathered in a locked room “for fear of the Jews.”    Knowing their fear,…

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Where Should Musicians Sing From

By Fr. Jeff | 04/22/2025

This article is the third article in a series on music at Mass.  The first article, “Why We Sing at Mass”, discussed the reasons there is music at Mass.  My second article, “Who Sings at Mass”, discussed how we are…

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Easter Sunday, Year C – Homily

By Fr. Jeff | 04/20/2025

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the LordActs 10:34a, 37-43Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 (24)Colossians 3:1-4John 20:1-9April 20, 2025 Mary of Magdala went to the tomb, “early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed.” What…

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Easter Vigil – Homily (2025)

By Fr. Jeff | 04/19/2025

Easter Vigil Year CGenesis 1:1-2:2Genesis 22:1-18Exodus 14:15-15:1Isaiah 55:1-11Romans 6:3-11Luke 24:1-12April 19, 2025 “The earth was a formless wasteland and darkness covered the abyss. So it began. There was no order.  There was no form to any material thing.  God existed…

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Jesus is the Good Guy (Good Friday 2025)

By Fr. Jeff | 04/18/2025

Jesus is the Good Guy (Good Friday 2025)Isaiah 52:13-53:12Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25 (Luke 23:46)Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9John 18:1-19:42April 18, 2025 Who are you like in the story of Jesus’ Passion? Are you like Jesus who is honest and…

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Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper – Homily (2025)

By Fr. Jeff | 04/17/2025

Evening Mass of the Lord’s SupperExodus 12:1-8, 11-14Psalm 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-181 Corinthians 11:23-26John 13:1-15April 17, 2025 Tonight we begin something incredible.  We begin the Easter Triduum.  The word “triduum” means three days.  We celebrate over three days but it is…

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Who Sings at Mass

By Fr. Jeff | 04/15/2025

A few days ago, I began a short series of articles on the use of music at Mass.  The first article, “Why We Sing at Mass”, addressed why we sing at Mass.  Now, I turn to the question of who…

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Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, Year C – Homily (2025)

By Fr. Jeff | 04/13/2025

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, Year CLuke 19:28-40Isaiah 50:4-7Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 (2a)Philippians 2:6-11Luke 22:14-23:56April 13, 2025 Jesus’ hour had come and so He “took his place.”  It was time to celebrate the Passover but this…

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Why We Sing at Mass

By Fr. Jeff | 04/08/2025

In my last article, “Using What You Have Been Given”, I mentioned that the parishes I serve have been undergoing a process to plan for the future.  Included in this process were two listening sessions.  In parish life, when comments…

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God Does Something New in Us 5th Sunday of Lent, Year C (2025)

By Fr. Jeff | 04/06/2025

5th Sunday of Lent, Year C – ReflectionIsaiah 43:16-21Psalm 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 (3)Philippians 3:8-14John 8:1-11April 6, 2025 Once again, we hear that Jesus is teaching.  Teaching for him is not simply lecture.  He uses the situations that come before…

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Using What You Have Been Given

By Fr. Jeff | 04/01/2025

In the Office of Readings for last Friday (3rd Week of Lent) the first reading was Exodus 35:30 – 36:1, 37:1-9.  These verses help form the core of God’s instructions to build the Ark and the Tabernacle.  It struck me…

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4th Sunday of Lent, Year C – Homily

By Fr. Jeff | 03/30/2025

4th Sunday of Lent, Year CJoshua 5:9a, 10-12Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 (9a)2 Corinthians 5:17-21Luke 15:1-3, 11-32March 30, 2025 “I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall be ever in my mouth.” These are the words of the…

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From His Wounded Side

By Fr. Jeff | 03/25/2025

Please note that while this article can be read on its own, its deepest meaning is found when it is read in conjunction with two previous articles, “What Is Need in the World” and “A Heart for Love,”  These articles…

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In Need of Mercy – 3rd Sunday of Lent, Year C (2025)

By Fr. Jeff | 03/23/2025

3rd Sunday of Lent, Year C – ReflectionExodus 3:1-8a,13-15Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 607, 8, 11 (8a)1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12Luke 13:1-9March 23, 2025 Last week we heard the story of Jesus’ Transfiguration.  In my homily, I spoke of ways in which we…

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A Heart for Love

By Fr. Jeff | 03/18/2025

Last week I wrote “What Is Need in the World” as my reflection on the first portion of Pope Francis’ recent encyclical, Dilexit Nos (October 24, 2024).  Today I would like to continue to offer my own reflection on what…

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2nd Sunday of Lent, Year C – Homily

By Fr. Jeff | 03/16/2025

2nd Sunday of Lent, Year CGenesis 15:5-12, 17-18Psalm 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14 (1a)Philippians 3:17-4:1Luke 9:28b-36March 16, 2025 The Bible is the story of Salvation History.  It is the story of hope for it is the story of God’s love for…

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What is Needed in the World

By Fr. Jeff | 03/11/2025

In my most recent blog articles, “The Quest for Peace” Part I and Part II,  I discussed how we are all looking for peace, but not just peace that is the absence of violence.  People, whether they know it or…

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1st Sunday of Lent, Year C (2025)

By Fr. Jeff | 03/09/2025

1st Sunday of Lent, Year C – ReflectionDeuteronomy 26:4-10Psalm 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 (see 15b)Romans 10:8-13Luke 4:1-13March 9, 2025 When famine came, Jacob moved his family to Egypt where Joseph had built up large stores of grain.  There, his family…

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Ash Wednesday – Homily (2025)

By Fr. Jeff | 03/05/2025

Ash WednesdayJoel 2:12-18Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 114 and 17 (3a)2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18March 5, 2025 What brings you to church today? One might come because you think you are supposed to come.  You should come today but attendance today…

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The Quest for Peace Part II

By Fr. Jeff | 03/04/2025

Last week I discussed what peace is and what it is not in Part I of The Quest for Peace.  We seek peace, the peace that is a fruit of Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).  We need to let the Holy…

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Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C – Homily (2025)

By Fr. Jeff | 03/02/2025

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year CSirach 27:4-7Psalm 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16 (see 2a)1 Corinthians 15:54-58Luke 6:39-45March 2, 2025 Lent starts in a few days.  Have you given much thought to what you will do for Lent? Our readings today are…

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The Quest for Peace Part I

By Fr. Jeff | 02/25/2025

Yesterday was the third anniversary of the beginning on Russia’s attacks on Ukraine.  What we want, what we need is peace. Whether everyone knows it or not, we are all on a quest for peace.  War, violence, and terrorism is…

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