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Today, I continue to talk about “negative” words that some people use to describe God. Of course, when I use the term “negative” I am already beginning to show my disapproval of the term. Punisher – Does God want to…
Read MoreHere I continue with a few more words one might use to describe God. For the rest of the series, see “Images of God”. Everlasting/Eternal – These two words appear together on the list I am working from but I don’t…
Read MoreRecently, a couple of people asked me if Pope John Paul II had changed the Stations of the Cross in 1991. They had been reading in one of the many lenten prayer books that available and it said that Pope…
Read MoreA couple of days ago I started to write about words that people might use to describe God. I started with tyrant, policeman, and stern judge. Today, I would like to reflect on some positive words. All Powerful One –…
Read MoreNone of us has seen God but we can each have our own way of describing our experience of God. Recently, my spiritual director gave me a list of words that people may use to describe God. He asked me…
Read MoreI received three questions yesterday submitted to the web site and have posted the answers at https://www.renewaloffaith.org/questions.asp#qa. Peace, Fr. Jeff
Read MoreWhen we think of saints, the first thing that comes to mind is often ‘people that are in heaven.’ The second thing that might come to mind is that we pray for their intercession. I emphasize ‘for their intercession’ because…
Read MoreIt seems to me that the number of natural disasters and the size of the disasters has been rising, floods, volcanoes, and earthquakes. The latest, of course, is the earthquake in Japan this week. There is massive damage from the…
Read MoreI just returned this evening from a short time to New York City. Yesterday I attended an all-day meeting of PCNY (the Priests’ Council of New York). We hold quarterly meetings with priests representing all the diocese of New York…
Read MoreI have posted my homily on the Concluding Rites Peace, Fr. Jeff
Read MoreGetting ready for Lent might seem like a strange title for an article. After all, Lent is a season of preparation, a time of seeking conversion. In Lent, we work to open our hearts to God. So, what do we…
Read MoreI have uploaded my homily on the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Peace, Fr. Jeff
Read MoreIn today’s gospel (Thursday, February 17, 2011 – Sixth Week in Ordinary Time) Jesus asks him disciples two questions. First, he asks them, “Who do people say that I am?” A nice beginning question, no pressure, simply asks factually what are…
Read MoreI have added my homily on the Liturgy of the Word to the website. You can check it out at https://www.renewaloffaith.org/ls/homilyword.pdf I have also added some material on the New Roman Missal to our parish web site at http://www.ourladyofthelakescc.org/understandingmass/understanding.html. Peace,…
Read MoreCheck out my new article on “Implementing the New Roman Missal” and teaching on the Mass at https://www.renewaloffaith.org/ls/implement.htm Peace, Fr. Jeff
Read MoreHere is the text of my homily for today (January 23, 2011 – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time). 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A St. Michael’s 5:00 p.m, 7:00 a.m. & 9:30 a.m Isaiah 8:23-9:1 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17…
Read MoreWhen we evaluate an action as good or bad we tend to look at the effects. Certainly the effects of our actions are very important. We must consider the effects our actions have not just for ourselves but for others.…
Read MoreIn today’s readings (January 14, 2011), we once again hear about those whose struggle to do God’s will. In the gospel, many people are coming to see Jesus and hear him preaching. A group comes with their friend who is…
Read MoreHere is the homily I delivered for the Baptism of the Lord Baptism of the Lord, Year A St. Theresa’s 11:00 a.m. Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Acts 10:34-38 Matthew 3:13-17 January 9, 2011 John the Baptist has been busy calling people…
Read MoreI think that one of our goals in life should be to make the world a better place. But how do we know when we have done this? I remember being part of a conversation with a group of teenagers…
Read MoreToday is a day to rejoice for For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Christ and Lord (Luke 2:11 – from Mass at Midnight Readings). Many people celebrate Christmas as a…
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