by Fr. Jim Chern
I first received the book Chicken Soup for the Soul - back in 1995 as a gift when I was graduating college and preparing to enter the seminary. The book of inspirational short stories that…
A few years ago there was a film that was pretty fascinating, caught people’s attention, and became a bit of a sensation – not so much for the storyline, which frankly wasn’t that riveting –…
In the last few weeks, some friends of mine have been posting pictures of themselves online returning to the places where they went to college - but this time with their children who are visiting…
Being the youngest of three brothers, I’m still prone to sibling pressure. It was a few years ago that my brother Craig was very insistent that I needed to watch this television show that he…
Working at Montclair State University as the Catholic University Chaplain continues to be a very unique experience. Not the least of which is encountering, getting to know, and working with people of every religion -…
No doubt more than at any other time of the year, you will find a lot of media interest focusing on Jesus Christ. Editors of news sources whether print or virtual as well as television…
Was someone to offer me $10,000 if I were to answer the question “who were the nominees for Best Actress in last week’s Academy Awards?” or to name the films that were in competition for…
In recent years, a greater number of parents than perhaps at any other time prior would agree that one of the biggest contributors to their stress, biggest threats to their sanity comes from one source. …
Figs and fig trees... Did you know that between the Old and New Testaments there is a reference to figs or fig trees over 48 times? Not that I can read hearts or minds, but…
A week and a half into Lent, how are things going for you? On Ash Wednesday we heard of the three pillars of the season of Lent, of Prayer - Fasting and Almsgiving and usually,…