Best Fr Jim Cherns Homilies Podcasts (2025)

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FAITH BEYOND FACTS – When Evidence Meets Encounter – Homily Third Sunday of Easter May 4, 2025 11:56

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Mass Readings for Third Sunday of Easter May 4, 2025Reading 1, Acts 5:27-32, 40-41Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13Reading 2, Revelation 5:11-14Gospel, John 21:1-19By Fr Jim Chern

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WHEN GOD STOPS – Homily - Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday) - April 27, 2025 10:01

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Mass Readings for Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday) - April 27, 2025Reading 1, Acts 5:12-16Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24Reading 2, Revelation 1:9-11, 12-13, 17-19 Gospel, John 20:19-31By Fr Jim Chern

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THROUGH THE EMPTY TOMB, NOT THE SILICON VALLEY – Homily for Easter Sunday 4-20-25 10:57

19d ago10:57

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THROUGH THE EMPTY TOMB, NOT THE SILICON VALLEY – Homily for Easter Sunday 4-20-25Mass Readings for Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord - April 20, 2025Reading 1, Acts 10:34, 37-43Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23Reading 2, Colossians 3:1-4Gospel, John 20:1-9By Fr Jim Chern

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THE CROSS WE CAN’T SKIP – Homily for Palm Sunday – 4-13-25 6:03

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Mass Readings for Palm Sunday April 13, 2025Reading 1, Isaiah 50:4-7Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24Reading 2, Philippians 2:6-11Gospel, Luke 23:1-49By Fr Jim Chern

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FROM GASLIGHTS TO GRACE -Homily 5th Sunday of Lent - 4-6-25 13:24

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FROM GASLIGHTS TO GRACE -Homily 5th Sunday of Lent - 4-6-25 by Fr Jim ChernBy Fr Jim Chern

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SELFIES AND SONS – A story of coming home - Homily Fourth Sunday of Lent - March 30, 2025 13:02

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Mass Readings for Fourth Sunday of Lent - March 30, 2025Reading 1, Joshua 5:9, 10-12Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7Reading 2, Second Corinthians 5:17-21 Gospel, Luke 15:1-3, 11-32By Fr Jim Chern

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FROM ‘WHY’ TO ‘WHAT NOW’ – Finding God’s Purpose in Life’s Hardest Moments -3rd Sun in Lent 3-23-25 8:52

2M ago8:52

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Readings for Third Sunday of Lent - March 23, 2025Reading 1, Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11Reading 2, First Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Gospel, Luke 13:1-9By Fr Jim Chern

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THE FATHER’S HEART - Lessons from St Joseph - Homily 3-19-25 6:28

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Homily for the Solemnity of St JosephWritten text: https://homilyonthespot.comBy Fr Jim Chern

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FULLY AWAKE YET NOT AFRAID - Homily 2nd Sunday of Lent 3-16-25 10:08

2M ago10:08

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Mass Readings for 2nd Sunday of Lent - March 16, 2025 Reading 1, Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14Gospel, Luke 9:28-36Reading 2, Philippians 3:17-4:1By Fr Jim Chern

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THE DEVILS LOGIC - A Lenten Warning - Homily for First Sunday of Lent - March 9, 2025 11:17

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Mass Readings for First Sunday of Lent March 9, 2025Reading 1, Deuteronomy 26:4-10Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15Reading 2, Romans 10:8-13 Gospel, Luke 4:1-13By Fr Jim Chern

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FROM DUST TO GLORY - Homily for Ash Wednesday - March 5, 2025 11:25

2M ago11:25

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Mass Readings for Ash Wednesday March 5, 2025Reading 1, Joel 2:12-18Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 17Reading 2, Second Corinthians 5:20-6:2Gospel, Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18By Fr Jim Chern

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BEYOND HYPOCRISY – Homily for 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time – 3-2-25 12:38

2M ago12:38

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Mass Readings for 8th Sunday of Ordinary Time March 2, 2025Reading 1, Sirach 27:4-7Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16Reading 2, First Corinthians 15:54-58Gospel, Luke 6:39-45By Fr Jim Chern

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WHEN LOVE SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE – Homily 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2-23-25 12:38

2M ago12:38

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Mass Readings for 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2-23-25Reading 1, First Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13Reading 2, First Corinthians 15:45-49Gospel, Luke 6:27-38By Fr Jim Chern

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WHEN EVERYTHING STINKS – Homily 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time – 2-16-25 12:37

3M ago12:37

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Mass Readings for 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time February 16, 2025Reading 1, Jeremiah 17:5-8Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 1:1-2, 3, 4, 6Reading 2, First Corinthians 15:12, 16-20Gospel, Luke 6:17, 20-26By Fr Jim Chern

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THE POWER OF ‘BUT’ -Homily 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time - 2-5-25 11:03

3M ago11:03

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Mass Readings for 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time - February 9, 2025Reading 1, Isaiah 6:1-2, 3-8Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 138:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8Reading 2, First Corinthians 15:1-11Gospel, Luke 5:1-11By Fr Jim Chern

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RECOGNIZING CHRIST - Homily for The Presentation of the Lord 2/2/25 14:48

3M ago14:48

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Mass Readings for The Presentation of the Lord - Sunday February 2, 2025Reading 1, Malachi 3:1-4Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 24:7, 8, 9, 10Reading 2, Hebrews 2:14-18 Gospel, Luke 2:22-40By Fr Jim Chern

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BEYOND POLITICS & RELIGION – Homily 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 1/26/25 13:33

3M ago13:33

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Mass Readings for the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time January 26, 2025Reading 1, Nehemiah 8:2-4, 5-6, 8-10Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 19:8, 9, 10, 15Reading 2, First Corinthians 12:12-30Gospel, Luke 1:1-4,4:14-21By Fr Jim Chern

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DEFENDING LIFE WITH LOVE -Homily for the Day of prayer for the legal protection of Unborn Children 5:41

4M ago5:41

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DEFENDING LIFE WITH LOVE -Homily for the Day of prayer for the legal protection of Unborn Children by Fr Jim ChernBy Fr Jim Chern

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JESUS AS WEDDING CRASHER -Homily 2nd Sun in Ordinary Time -1/19/25 9:08

4M ago9:08

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Mass Readings for 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time January 19, 2025Reading 1, Isaiah 62:1-5Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10Reading 2, First Corinthians 12:4-11 Gospel, John 2:1-12By Fr Jim Chern

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OUR HIGHEST OFFICE: CHILDREN OF GOD - Homily Baptism of the Lord 1/12/25 8:17

4M ago8:17

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Mass Readings for Baptism of the Lord - Sunday January 12, 2025Reading 1, Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10Reading 2, Acts 10:34-38 Gospel, Luke 3:15-16, 21-22By Fr Jim Chern

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SHOCK & AWE - Homily for the Epiphany of the Lord - 1-5-25 9:05

4M ago9:05

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Mass Readings for The Epiphany of the Lord – Sunday January 5, 2025Reading 1, Isaiah 60:1-6Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13Reading 2, Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6Gospel, Matthew 2:1-12By Fr Jim Chern

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2025: DO NOT BE AFRAID - Homily Mary, Mother of God 1-1-25 6:43

4M ago6:43

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2025: DO NOT BE AFRAID - Homily Mary, Mother of God 1-1-25 by Fr Jim ChernBy Fr Jim Chern

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WHEN GOD GOES MISSING - Homily for the Feast of the Holy Family - 12/29/24 7:32

4M ago7:32

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Mass Readings for Feast of the Holy Family December 29, 2024Reading 1 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 128:1-2, 3, 4-5Reading 2, 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24Gospel, Luke 2:41-52By Fr Jim Chern

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ALL HE WANTS FOR CHRISTMAS - IS US - Christmas Homily 12/25/24 11:21

4M ago11:21

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Scriptures for todays Mass are:Reading 1 - Is 52:7-10Reading 2, Hebrews 1:1-6Gospel- John 1: 1-18By Fr Jim Chern

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GOD’S ETERNAL ‘DO IT AGAIN’ - Homily 4th Sunday of Advent 12/22/24 9:50

5M ago9:50

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Readings for 4th Sunday of Advent December 22, 2024Reading 1, Micah 5:1-4Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19Reading 2, Hebrews 10:5-10 Gospel, Luke 1:39-45By Fr Jim Chern

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WATCHMEN WARRIORS - Homily for thr 3rd Sunday of Advent -12/15/24 15:03

5M ago15:03

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Mass Readings for Third Sunday of Advent -December 15, 2024Reading 1, Zephaniah 3:14-18Responsorial Psalm, Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6Reading 2, Philippians 4:4-7 Gospel, Luke 3:10-18By Fr Jim Chern

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BEFORE THE FIRST CHRISTMAS- Homily for the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:00

5M ago6:00

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BEFORE THE FIRST CHRISTMAS- Homily for the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Fr Jim ChernBy Fr Jim Chern

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MORE THAN A STORY - Homily 2nd Sunday of Advent - 12-8-24 10:36

5M ago10:36

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Mass Readings for Second Sunday of Advent December 8, 2024Reading 1, Baruch 5:1-9Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6Reading 2, Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11Gospel Luke 3: 1-6By Fr Jim Chern

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ADVENT SURPRISES: FINDING GOD IN THE UNEXPECTED- Homily 1st Sunday of Advent 12:00

5M ago12:00

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Mass Readings for First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2024Reading 1, Jeremiah 33:14-16Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14Reading 2, First Thessalonians 3:12-4:2 Gospel, Luke 21:25-28, 34-36By Fr Jim Chern

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BEYOND POLITICS - THE KINGDOM OF JESUS CHRIST - Homily 11-24-24 10:27

6M ago10:27

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Readings for Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - Sunday November 24, 2024Reading 1, Daniel 7:13-14Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 93:1, 1-2, 5Reading 2, Revelation 1:5-8 Gospel, John 18:33-37By Fr Jim Chern

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Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer catechesis 47: The Ecclesial Nature of Liturgical Prayer 11:48

6M ago11:48

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Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer catechesis 47: The Ecclesial Nature of Liturgical Prayer first delivered October 3, 2012https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2012/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20121003.htmlAudio:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fr-jim-cherns-homilies/id1440618142?mt=2 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com…

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WHY WE WORSHIP - Homily 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 13:27

6M ago13:27

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Mass Readings for 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 17, 2024Reading 1, Daniel 12:1-3Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11Reading 2, Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 Gospel, Mark 13:24-32By Fr Jim Chern

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Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer catechesis 46: The Liturgy, School of Prayer 12:45

6M ago12:45

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Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer catechesis 46: The Liturgy, School of Prayer: The Lord Himself Teaches us to Pray first delivered September 26, 2012 - written text:https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2012/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20120926.htmlAudio:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fr-jim-cherns-homilies/id144061…

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MOVING FROM ‘YOUR’ TO ‘OUR’ - Homily 32nd Sun Nov 10, 2024 16:58

6M ago16:58

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Mass Readings for 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 10, 2024Reading 1, First Kings 17:10-16Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 146:7, 8-9, 9-10Reading 2, Hebrews 9:24-28 Gospel, Mark 12:38-44By Fr Jim Chern

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Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer catechesis 45: Prayer in the 2nd Part of the Book of Revelation 13:10

6M ago13:10

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Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer catechesis 45: Prayer in the Second Part of the Book of Revelation first delivered September 12, 2012 - written text:https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2012/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20120912.htmlAudio:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fr-jim-cherns-homilies/id1440618142?mt=2 Sound…

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FAITH & FREEDOM - Homily 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time - Nov 3, 2024 17:36

6M ago17:36

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Mass Readings for 31 st Sunday in Ordinary time November 3, 2024Reading 1, Deuteronomy 6:2-6Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 57Reading 2, Hebrews 7:23-28 Gospel, Mark 12:28-34By Fr Jim Chern

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Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer catechesis 44: Prayer in the First Part of the Book of Revelation 14:52

6M ago14:52

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Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer catechesis 44: Prayer in the First Part of the Book of Revelation first given on October 30, 2024: September 5, 2012written text https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2012/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20120905.htmlAudio:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fr-jim-cherns-homilies/id144061814…

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DESPERATE CRIES - Homily 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Oct 27, 2024 18:45

6M ago18:45

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Mass Readings for 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time -October 27, 2024Reading 1, Jeremiah 31:7-9Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6Reading 2, Hebrews 5:1-6 Gospel, Mark 10:46-52By Fr Jim Chern

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Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer catechesis 43: Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist 6:52

7M ago6:52

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Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer catechesis 43: Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist first given on August 29, 2012 written text:https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2012/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20120829.htmlAudio:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fr-jim-cherns-homilies/id1440618142?mt=2 Soundcloud: https://soundclou…

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ARE YOU LISTENING? Homily 29th Sun in Ordinary Time - Oct 20, 2024 12:15

7M ago12:15

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Readings for 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 20, 2024Reading 1, Isaiah 53:10-11Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22Reading 2, Hebrews 4:14-16 Gospel, Mark 10:35-45By Fr Jim Chern

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Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer catechesis 42: Liturgical Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00

7M ago8:00

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Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer catechesis 42: Liturgical Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary first given on August 22, 2012 text:https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2012/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20120822.htmlAudio:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fr-jim-cherns-homilies/id1440618142?mt=2Soundcloud: https://sound…

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THE HEART’S TRUE HOME - Homily 28th Sun in Ordinary Time - Oct 13, 2024 17:23

7M ago17:23

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Mass Readings for 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 13, 2024Reading 1, Wisdom 7:7-11Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 90:12-13, 14-15, 16-17Reading 2, Hebrews 4:12-13 Gospel, Mark 10:17-30By Fr Jim Chern

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Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer catechesis 41: Memorial of St. Dominic Guzman 6:50

7M ago6:50

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Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer catechesis 41: Memorial of St. Dominic Guzman first given on August 8, 2012 text:https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2012/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20120808.htmlAudio:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fr-jim-cherns-homilies/id1440618142?mt=2Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/frjimch…

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ROCKY STRUGGLES AND LIGHT WITHIN - Homily 27th Sunday 10-6-24 19:35

7M ago19:35

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Readingsfor Sunday October 6, 2024Reading 1, Genesis 2:18-24Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 128:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6Reading 2, Hebrews 2:9-11 Gospel, Mark 10:2-16By Fr Jim Chern

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Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer catechesis 40: Saint Alphonsus Mary Ligouri 6:55

7M ago6:55

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Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer catechesis 40: Saint Alphonsus Mary Ligouri first given on August 1, 2012https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2012/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20120801.htmlhttps://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2012/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20120627.htmlAudio:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/u…

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MILLSTONES & MERCY - EXAMINING OUR HEARTS - Homily 26th Sun in Ordinary Time 15:15

7M ago15:15

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Readings for 26th Sunday In ordinary time: September 29, 2024Reading 1, Numbers 11:25-29Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14Reading 2, James 5:1-6 Gospel, Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48By Fr Jim Chern

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Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer catechesis 39: The Christological Hymn 13:14

8M ago13:14

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Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer catechesis 39: The Christological Hymn first given on June 27, 2012https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2012/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20120627.htmlAudio:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fr-jim-cherns-homilies/id1440618142?mt=2Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/frjimchernshomilies…

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BEYOND CRITICISM- LIVING FAITHFULLY - Homily 25th Sun in Ordinary time - 9-22-24 17:01

8M ago17:01

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Readings for 25th Sunday in ordinary time - September 22, 2024Reading 1, Wisdom 2:17-20Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 54:3-4, 5, 6-8Reading 2, James 3:16-4:3 Gospel, Mark 9:30-37By Fr Jim Chern

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Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer catechesis 38: The Divine Blessing Plan of God the Father 14:40

8M ago14:40

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September 18, 2024: Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer catechesis 38: The Divine Blessing through the Plan of God the Father first given on June 20, 2012text: https://www.vatican.va/latest/sub_index/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20120620_en.htmlAudio:iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fr-jim-cherns-homilies/id1440618142?mt=2Soundcloud: https://soundclo…

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BEYOND THE SURFACE - Homily 24th Sunday in Ordinary Tone -Sept 15,2024 15:28

8M ago15:28

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Mass Readings for 24th Sunday in ordinary time September 15, 2024Reading 1, Isaiah 50:4-9Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 116:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9Reading 2, James 2:14-18 Gospel, Mark 8:27-35By Fr Jim Chern

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