by Fr. Jim Chern
Fifteen years ago, a single photograph in a magazine captured something extraordinary: a father lifting his 16-month-old son toward heaven, both faces alive with joy. The image accompanied "A Letter to My Son," written by…
What makes you “fully awake” and “frightened?” In our hyper-connected world, the list seems endless. Turn on the news, check social media, or simply talk with friends and family – we're bombarded with reasons for…
The devil is a master of logic. Not real logic, mind you, but the kind that sounds absolutely reasonable in the moment – the kind that makes you nod your head and think, "Well, when…
“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” These ancient words we hear as the ashes are traced as a cross on our foreheads at the start of this sacred season…
"Why do you notice the splinter in your brother's eye, but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own?" These words from Jesus cut straight to the heart, don't they? We live in…
As Catholics, we stake our lives on a mystery that stunned Jesus’ first followers: the bread and wine at Mass become His real Body and Blood. Not a symbol, not a memory, but Christ Himself—present…
"I've figured it out!" the man exclaimed. "I've figured it out!" "What?" asked his audience. "Why everything... STINKS." That was the former late-night show host Craig Ferguson's famous monologue from years ago, though he used…
Most of my friends, family and students are tired of me talking about how much I love the multi-season Television show based on the life of Christ called The Chosen. But there's something about the…
In 1995, I experienced something extraordinary. Fresh out of college and recognizing all my thinking, talking and praying about the priesthood needed some action on my part, I entered Immaculate Conception Seminary at Seton Hall…
We often hear the old saying "never discuss politics or religion in public." Growing up, this seemed like common courtesy, a way to keep the peace at family gatherings and social events. But today, these…