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Month: October 2013

DESPERATE CRIES

Thoughts + HomilyOctober 26, 2024

A couple of weeks ago at Sunday Mass, we heard from the Gospel the story of the “Rich Young Man” - the story of the guy who had it all, but lost out on everything. …

ARE YOU LISTENING?

Thoughts + HomilyOctober 19, 2024

There is an anecdote told about President Franklin D. Roosevelt.  It is said that FDR, known for his infectious smile and dynamic personality, grew weary of the predictable small talk he would experience during White…

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time – MASS MP3

Thoughts + HomilyOctober 7, 2013

So from time to time, people have asked for an MP3 of my homilies.  Which I'm always grateful for the interest.  It's taken me some time, but I've finally (hopefully) figured out how to post…

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  • Bible In A Year Reflections 15
    • I – Early World 1
    • II – Patriarchs 1
    • III – Egypt & Exodus 1
    • IV – Desert Wanderings 1
    • IX – Divided Kingdom 1
    • V – Conquest and Judges 1
    • VI – Messianic Checkpoint: Gospel of John 1
    • VII –Royal Kingdom 1
    • VIII- Messianic Checkpoint: Gospel of Mark 1
    • X – Exile 1
    • XI – Messianic Checkpoint: Gospel of Matthew 1
    • XII – Return 1
    • XIII – Maccabean Revolt 1
    • XIV – Messianic Fulfillment: Gospel of Luke 1
    • XV – The Church 1
  • Thoughts + Homily 1,014

About

Fr. Jim Chern has been a priest in the Archdiocese of Newark since 1999.

He graduated with his master’s in theology from Seton Hall University. After his graduation he was assigned to Our Lady of Lourdes parish where he served as Parochial Vicar for 7 years.

In 2007 he was named director of the Newman Catholic Center at Montclair State University where he still serves.

In 2018 Fr. Jim was additionally named Archdiocesan Director of Campus Ministry by Cardinal Joseph Tobin.

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