by Fr. Jim Chern
One of the oldest buildings that continues to be in use from the 100's. originally dedicated to any god - you could worship whomever you wanted (how relativistic) it is now one of the oldest…
More of St Agnes
The Church where St. Ignacio's of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, is entombed
So this morning before the pilgrims arrived joining us for the pilgrimage this week in Rome, Lino and I went to St. Peter's to pray and take a stroll around the plaza (in what is…
So thankfully despite bad weather threats, we got off fine at 9:30 pm last night (NYC time) and had a rather safe and uneventful trip to Rome landing here at 12 noon. Got little sleep…
It's hard to believe I'm writing this from 50,000 feet in the air. Or I think that's how. We're in the air- it's about 12:30 NYC time. About 3,000 miles from Rome we just passed.…
Perfect meal before the Pilgrimage to Vatican City... A smashburger!Keep checking here for updates and pics from the eternal city as we (hopefully) greet a new Pope!
Hi everyone here’s my homily for the SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT - February 24, 2013. The readings can be found at http://usccb.org/bible/readings/022413.cfm . As always I appreciate your reading, your comments and feedback and your…
THE (sadly not) LAST TEMPTATION OF FR. JIMHi everyone, here’s my homily for the First Sunday of Lent, February 17, 2013. The readings for today can be found at http://usccb.org/bible/readings/021713.cfm . As always thanks for…
Hi everyone - HAPPY LENT! Here’s my homily for ASH WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 13, 2013. The readings for today can be found at http://usccb.org/bible/readings/021313.cfm. As always, thanks for all the sharing, your feedback and comments. …