Fr Jim Chern

Fr Jim Chern's Homilies

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Fr. Jim Chern has been a priest in the Archdiocese of Newark since 1999.He graduated with his master’s in theology from Seton Hall University. After his graduation he was assigned to Our Lady of Lourdes parish where he served as Parochial Vicar for 7 years. In 2007 he was named director of the Newman Catholic Center at Montclair State University where he still serves. In 2018 Fr. Jim was additionally named Archdiocesan Director of Campus Ministry by Cardinal Joseph Tobin.

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NOT ADVICE –SALVATION: BEHOLD THE LAMB Homily for Second Sunday of Ordinary Time - January 18, 2026 18.01.2026 17:06

Mass Readings for Second Sunday of Ordinary Time - January 18, 2026 Reading 1, Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 Reading 2, Corinthians 1:1-3 Gospel, John 1:29-34

UNBOXING CHRISTMAS: THE RESCUE BEGINS - the Baptism of the Lord - Sunday January 11, 2026 11.01.2026 11:48

Mass Readings for the Baptism of the Lord - Sunday January 11, 2026 Reading 1, Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 Reading 2, Acts 10:34-38 Gospel, Matthew 3:13-17

SEEN SOUGHT AND CHANGED: Homily for Solemnity of the Epiphany - January 4, 2026 04.01.2026 10:39

“Most people get that our hearts are restless for God. But this part changes everything: God’s heart is restless for us, too. He’s searching. He’s coming after you. Right now. Epiphany isn’t just us looking for Him—He’s already on the way. TODAY’S HOMILY: SEEN SOUGHT AND CHANGED: https://homilyonthespot.com/ Mass Readings for today: Reading 1, Isaiah 60:1-6 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8,...

WEARY - BUT HOLDING ON (New Years 2026) -1-1-26 01.01.2026 9:14

WEARY - BUT HOLDING ON (New Years 2026) -1-1-26 by Fr Jim Chern

WEAPONIZED NATIVITY - Homily for the Feast of the Holy Family - Sunday December 28, 2025 28.12.2025 13:25

Mass Readings for the Feast of the Holy Family - Sunday December 28, 2025 Reading 1, Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 Reading 2, Colossians 3:12-21 Gospel, Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23

LIGHTSABERS IN THE MANGER - Homily for Christmas Day 12-25-25 25.12.2025 11:37

LIGHTSABERS IN THE MANGER - Homily for Christmas Day 12-25-25 by Fr Jim Chern

STOP PLAYING IT SAFE: Rejection therapy for the soul - Homily 4th Sunday of Advent - 12/21/25 21.12.2025 10:43

Mass Readings for 4th Sunday of Advet - December 21, 2025 Reading 1, Isaiah 7:10-14 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Reading 2, Romans 1:1-7 Gospel, Matthew 1:18-24

REJOICE IN THE ‘NOT-YET’ - Third Sunday of Advent 12-14-25 14.12.2025 15:38

Mass Readings for Third Sunday of Advent December 14, 2025 Reading 1, Isaiah 35:1-6, 10 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 Reading 2, James 5:7-10 Gospel, Matthew 11:2-11

“IF ONLY” – Homily for the Second Sunday of Advent - December 7, 2025 07.12.2025 14:05

Mass Readings for Second Sunday of Advent - December 7, 2025 Reading 1, Isaiah 11:1-10 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 Reading 2, Romans 15:4-9 Gospel, Matthew 3:1-12

WAKE UP - Homily for the First Sunday of Advent -November 30, 2025 30.11.2025 13:42

Mass Readings for First Sunday of Advent -November 30, 2025 Reading 1, Isaiah 2:1-5 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Reading 2, Romans 13:11-14 Gospel, Matthew 24:37-44

CHRIST IS KING – Solemnity or Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe - Sunday November 23, 2025 23.11.2025 15:24

CHRIST IS KING – Solemnity or Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe - Sunday November 23, 2025 Mass Readings Reading 1, Second Samuel 5:1-3 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5 Reading 2, Colossians 1:12-20 Gospel, Luke 23:35-43

WHEN NOTHING FEELS SECURE – Homily 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 16, 2025 16.11.2025 13:28

WHEN NOTHING FEELS SECURE – Homily 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 16, 2025 Mass Readings for 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 16, 2025 Reading 1, Malachi 3:19-20 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 98:5-6, 7-8, 9 Reading 2, Second Thessalonians 3:7-12 Gospel, Luke 21:5-19

GOD’S NEW ADDRESS – Homily for THE DEDICATION OF THE BASILICA OF ST JOHN LATERAN - Nov 9, 2025 09.11.2025 15:54

Mass Readings for the FEAST OF THE DEDICATION OF THE BASILICA OF ST JOHN LATERAN - Sunday November 9, 2025 Reading 1, Genesis 28:11-18 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 84:3, 4, 5-6, 8, 11 Reading 2, First Corinthians 3:9-13, 16-17 Gospel, Luke 19:1-10

UNFINISHED LOVE - All Souls Day - 11-2-25 02.11.2025 18:33

UNFINISHED LOVE - All Souls Day - 11-2-25 by Fr Jim Chern

WHEN PRIDE FALLS AWAY – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time – October 26, 2025 26.10.2025 13:47

Mass Readings for 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time – October 26, 2025 Reading 1, Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 34:2-3, 17-18, 19, 23 Reading 2, Second Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Gospel, Luke 18:9-14

PRAY BOLDLY EVEN WHEN THE WORLD SAYS ‘NO’ – Homily 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 19, 2025 19.10.2025 13:18

Mass Readings for 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 19, 2025 Reading 1, Exodus 17:8-13 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 121:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Reading 2, Second Timothy 3:14-4:2 Gospel, Luke 18:1-8

NOT GOING BACK – Homily for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 12, 2025 12.10.2025 16:37

Mass Readings for 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 12, 2025 Reading 1, Second Kings 5:14-17 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 Reading 2, Second Timothy 2:8-13 Gospel, Luke 17:11-19

VICTORY THROUGH THE ROSARY - Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary 07.10.2025 5:29

VICTORY THROUGH THE ROSARY - Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary by Fr Jim Chern

SQUINTING AT THE MYSTERY – Homily for 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 5, 2025 05.10.2025 13:12

Mass Readings for 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 5, 2025 Reading 1, Habakkuk 1:2-3,2:2-4 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 Reading 2, Second Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14 Gospel, Luke 17:5-10

THE DANGER OF LOOKING AWAY – Homily 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 28, 2025 28.09.2025 13:28

Mass Readings for 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 28, 2025 Reading 1, Amos 6:1, 4-7 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 Reading 2, First Timothy 6:11-16 Gospel, Luke 16:19-31

SHADY BUT LEGAL – Homily 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sept 21, 2025 21.09.2025 16:33

Readings for 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 21, 2025 Reading 1, Amos 8:4-7 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 113:1-2, 4-6, 7-8 Reading 2, First Timothy 2:1-8 Gospel, Luke 16:1-13

“WHY” – Homily for The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Sept 14, 2025 14.09.2025 17:35

Mass Readings for The Exaltation of the Holy Cross - Sunday September 14, 2025 Reading 1, Numbers 21:4-9 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 78:1-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38 Reading 2, Philippians 2:6-11 Gospel, John 3:13-17

WHAT IF JESUS REALLY MEANT IT – Homily for 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - 9/7/25 07.09.2025 16:16

Mass Readings for 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 7, 2025 Reading 1, Wisdom 9:13-18 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14-17 Reading 2, Philemon 1:9-10, 12-17 Gospel, Luke 14:25-33

SEEN, KNOWN, LOVED – Where real greatness begins - 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 31, 2025 31.08.2025 10:27

Mass Readings for 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 31, 2025 Reading 1, Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 68:4-5, 6-7, 10-11 Reading 2, Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24 Gospel, Luke 14:1, 7-14

GETTING INTO HEAVEN – Homily for the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 24, 2025 24.08.2025 12:24

Mass readings for the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 24, 2025, are: First Reading: Isaiah 66:18-21; Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 117:1, 2; Second Reading: Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13; and the Gospel: Luke 13:22-30.