Most Holy Trinity (B) May 31, 2015 Dt 4: 32-34 Ps 33 Rom 8:14-17 Mt 28:16-20 Dcn Jim McFadden; St. John the Baptist C.C./Shalom World, TV It’s difficult enough to believe in a single God, but have you ever tried to explain the Trinity to a non-believer? It’s not easy. Believing in three…
Pentecost (B); May 24, 2015 Acts 2:1-11 Ps 104 Gal 5:16-25 Jn 20:19-23 Deacon Jim McFadden; Folsom Prison At the high school where I teach theology, a favorite, boisterous cheer that punctuates rallies and sporting events is “We’ve got spirit; how about you?” When you have over a thousand adolescents chanting that refrain…
3RD Sunday in Ordinary Time (B); 1-25-15 Jon 3:1-5,10; Ps 25; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-21 Deacon Jim McFadden; Folsom Prison Twelve years ago, I was preparing a convict at Minimum Facility for his confirmation on Christmas Day, which was presided by Bishop Garcia. He was so excited but wanted to stay focused on…
The Baptism of the Lord (B) Is 42: 1-4,6-7 Ps 29 Acts 10:34-38 Mk 1:7-11 Deacon Jim McFadden; St. John the Baptist C.C. Did you ever wonder why Jesus was able to see the essential goodness of the people he encountered? Jesus saw in others what he knew in himself. The heart he…
2nd Sunday of Advent; December 7, 2014 Is 40:1-5,9-11 Ps 85 2 Pt 3:8-14 Mk 1:1-8 Deacon Jim McFadden; St. John the Baptist C.C. In today’s Gospel, we once again hear proclaimed the person of John the Baptist, who plays a prominent role in Mark’s Gospel. Who is this crazy guy with who…
26th Sunday in O.T.; 9-28-14 Ez 18:25-28 Ps 25 Phil 2:1-11 Mt 21:28-32 Deacon Jim McFadden; Folsom Prison What kind of future are you preparing for? For some, it’s trying to get an elusive release date. For others, it’s resigning oneself to a lifetime sentence and all that entails living in Folsom Prison.…
This sister just wants to have fun. At the risk of conveying very old news, If you haven’t had the chance, check out Sr Christina Scuccia, a 25 year old member of the Ursuline Sisters who won the singing competition on The Voice of Italy, a show comparable to America’s American Idol. Sr. Christina…
17th Sunday in O.T. (A); July 27, 2014 1 Kgs 3:5,7-12 Ps 119 Rom 8:28-30 Mt 13:44-52 Deacon Jim McFadden; Folsom Prison (God says to Solomon in our first reading, “Ask for anything, and I will give it to you.” What would you say if you heard that invitation? Solomon asks for wisdom and…
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A); 7-20-14 Wis 12:13,16-19; Ps 86; Rom 8:26-27; Mt 13:24-43 Deacon Jim McFadden; St. John the Baptist C.C. Jesus tells stories–lots of them. His stories are called parables. Jesus uses them to invite us into his world. He starts by having us walk around the perimeter…
15th Sunday in O.T. (A); July 13, 2014 Is 55:10-11 Ps 65 Rom 8:18-23 Mt 13:1-23 Deacon Jim McFadden; Folsom Prison (God sends his Word into each of our hearts liberally. He does not solely give his grace to those he knows will bear fruit. He sows the Word in everyone, but it does…
Good Shepherd Sunday (A); April 26, 2026 Acts 2:14,36-41. Ps 23. 1 Pt 2:20-25. Jn 10:1-10 Deacon Jim McFadden Today is traditionally known as Good Shepherd Sunday, which presents us one of the most beautiful images that has portrayed our…
3rd Sunday of Easter (A); April 19, 2026 Acts 2:14,22-33. Ps 16. 1 Pt 1:17-21. Lk 24:13-35 Deacon Jim McFadden Why was it so difficult for the two disciples to recognize the Risen Lord? Jesus’ death scattered his disciples and…
Divine Mercy Sunday (A); April 12, 2026 Acts 2:42-47. Ps 118. 1 Pt 1:3-9. Jn 20:19-31 Deacon Jim McFadden During the ‘90s, a popular, albeit off-beat television show was the X-Files, featuring agent Fox Mulder, an investigator of the…
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