by Fr. Jim Chern
What makes a nation great? I realize that even asking that question will trigger some people to go all crazy and political... which says more about us as a nation as a people who have…
Of all the Saints, Peter is one of my favorites... definitely in the top 10 (and by far my favorite apostle). Mostly because I can relate to him more times than not. He is constantly…
Last week, a friend of mine with all sincerity texted me asking if there were any prayers for healing or protection from the corona virus. Was there a special Novena, certain prayer, particular Saint who's…
“Is the Lord in our midst or not?” that was the very last line from our Old Testament reading today. Over 3,000 years ago after the Jews had just experienced the Exodus -which was a…
“The end is near.” That was one of the headlines that was trending back in January. Which was a pleasant way to enter the new year, and the new decade... The story explained how what…
Working in campus ministry, one of our goals is to come up with ideas, events, lectures that will engage others at the University. Without a doubt, the most successful event ever was a few years…
One day a group of scientists got together and decided that man had come a long way and no longer needed God. So they picked one scientist to go and tell Him that they were…
This Gospel hits more close to home than I care to admit. I hope that’s not scandalous to you all - but there are way too many times that this father in the Gospel could…
Back in 2005, a man named Jameel McGee was living in Benton Harbor Michigan. According to him, he was simply minding his business when Police Officer Andrew Collins accused him – and arrested him for…
That line in this Gospel passage always gets me - He sighed from the depth of his spirit. Jesus’ has a bunch of people asking for a sign - some proof that He is who…