The Holy Trinity Leaves Its Imprint The Most Holy Trinity (B); June 3, 2012 Dt 4 32-34, 39-40; Ps 33; Rom 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20 Deacon Jim McFadden; Divine Savior Catholic Church Our liturgical calendar is so rich! After the Easter Season, in which we had fifty days to ponder the depths and challenges…
The Spirit Breathes Life into the Church’s Mission The Solemnity of Pentecost (B); 5-27-12 Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104; 1 Cor 12:3-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23 Deacon Jim McFadden; Divine Savior C.C. & Folsom Prison The meaning of the feast of Pentecost is richly complex: it’s like a multi-faceted diamond whose brilliance takes different nuances…
“He Was Lifted Up” Ascension of the Lord (B); May 20, 2012 Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47; Eph 1:17-23; Mk 16:15-20 Deacon Jim McFadden; Divine Savior Catholic Church “You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and to all Judea and Samaria…
Dear Folks, Treading where angels would fear to go, below is a reflection “No Dialogue on Female Ordination?” which I hope clarifies why the hierarchy’s decision not to engage in dialogue on the topic is credible. Peace and good will, Deacon Jim No Dialogue re. Female Ordination? The Vatican’s doctrinal assessment of the…
“I Lay It Down on My Own” 4th Sunday of Easter (B); April 29, 2012 Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18 Deacon Jim McFadden; Divine Savior C.C. & Folsom Prison Two lovers look at one another and say without any reservation: “I promise to be true to you in good…
Back to Basics! 3rd Sunday of Easter (B); 4-22-12 Acts 3:13-15,17-19; Ps 42; 1 Jn 2:1-5; Lk 24:35-48 Deacon Jim McFadden; Divine Savior Catholic Church “Back to Basics” is a familiar refrain in all walks of life. We hear it in education that our kids have got to be skilled in ‘reading, writing,…
The Risen Christ is Still the Wounded Jesus 2nd Sunday of Easter (B); April 15, 2012 Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31 Deacon Jim McFadden; Folsom Prison The seven weeks between Easter Sunday and Pentecost constitutes the Easter season. While lest well known than Advent or Lent—people will give you…
Dear Folks, The “WSJ” recently ran an interview with Cardinal Dolan (NY), President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, which offers a very focused, clear, and convincing apologia for the Church’s position regarding the current controversy over the Affordable Care Act. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303816504577311800821270184.html Peace and good will, Deacon Jim
Dear Folks, A lot has been said recently regarding the stand-off of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Obama administration’s over the issue of health care coverage and religious liberty. Below is a very thoughtful letter from Bishop Lori of Bridgeport, CT, who chairs the USCCB’s Ad Hoc Committee on Religious Liberty,…
Don’t Be Afraid to Build a Better Tomorrow 4th Sunday of Lent (B); March 18, 2012 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21 Deacon Jim McFadden; Divine Savior Catholic Church “God so loved the world that he gave us his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but…
One of the Highest & Most Demanding Expressions of Love 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (A); September 6, 2026 Ez 13:8-10. Ps 95. Rom 13:8-10. Mt 18:15-20 The community must make the person feel that, while it condemns the mistake,…
The Cross is the Way Home 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (A); August 30, 2026 Jer 20:7-9. Ps 63. Rom 12:1-2. Mt 16:21-27 Deacon Jim McFadden After establishing Peter as the rock of his Church, Jesus then begins to speak…
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (A); August 23, 2026 Is 22:19-23. Ps 138. Rom 11:33-36. Mt 16:13-20 Deacon Jim McFadden Midway through his public ministry, Jesus ventured with his disciples to the northern reaches of the Promised Land, to the…
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