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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Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer: Week 20 - The “Jewel” of the “Cry of Exultation” 14.05.2024 11:43

May 15, 2024: The “Jewel” of the “Cry of Exultation” [Man in Prayer (20)] December 7, 2011 https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2011/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20111207.html

WITHOUT APOLOGIES TO TAYLOR SWIFT - Homily Ascension of the Lord 5-12-24 12.05.2024 9:52

Mass Readings -The Solemnity of The Ascension of the Lord - May 12,2024: Reading 1, Acts 1:1-11 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 Reading 2, Ephesians 1:17-23 Gospel, Mark 16:15-20

Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer: The Whole Life of Jesus 07.05.2024 14:31

May 8, 2024: Prayer through the Whole Life of Jesus Man in Prayer Catechesis #19 fist offered on November 30, 2011 https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2011/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20111130.html

BELIEVING OR USING GOD? -Homily 6th Sunday of Easter 5-5-24 05.05.2024 17:46

MassReadings for 6th Sunday of Easter May 5, 2024 Reading 1, Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 Reading 2, First John 4:7-10 Gospel, John 15:9-17

Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer: Psalm 110 Catechesis #18 30.04.2024 16:49

Psalm 110 Man in Prayer Catechesis #18 first given November 16, 2011: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2011/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20111116.html

MAXIMILIAN, SOLANUS & “REMAINING” - 5th Sun of Easter -4-28-24 28.04.2024 15:38

Mass Readings for Fifth Sunday of Easter April 28, 2024 First Reading Acts 9:26-31 Responsorial Psalm, Psalm 22:26-27, 28, 30, 31-32 Second Reading 1 John 3:18-24 Gospel, John 15:1-8

Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer R&R week 17 25.04.2024 11:22

Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer R&R week 17 by Fr Jim Chern

Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer: Catechesis 17- Psalm 119 23.04.2024 15:07

April 24, 2024: Psalm 119 Man in Prayer 17 first given November 9, 2011 https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2011/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20111109.html

NO COMPROMISE - CHRIST ALONE -4th Sunday of Easter 4-21-24 21.04.2024 12:49

Mass Readings for 4th Sunday of Easter April 21, 2024 Reading 1, Acts 4:8-12 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 21, 29 Reading 2, First John 3:1-2 Gospel, John 10:11-18

Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer: R&R catechesis 16 18.04.2024 14:09

Reflections and ramblings week 16

Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer: The Great Hallel: Psalm 136 16.04.2024 16:11

April 17, 2024: The Great Hallel: Psalm 136 [Man in Prayer (16)] October 19, 2011 https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2011/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20111019.html

WHO’S TROUBLED -3rd Sunday of Easter -Aprl 14, 2024 14.04.2024 13:07

Mass Readings for Third Sunday of Easter - April 14, 2024 Reading 1, Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9 Reading 2, First John 2:1-5 Gospel, Luke 24:35-48

Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer: R&R on week 15 -psalm 126 11.04.2024 13:21

R&R - reflections and ramblings on this last Catechesis #15 on Psalm 126

Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer - Psalm 126 09.04.2024 14:57

Psalm 126 “The Lord has done great things...” [Man in Prayer Catechesis #15 first given on October 12, 2011: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2011/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20111012.html

CONFRONTING DOUBT - 2nd Sunday of Easter - April 7, 2024 07.04.2024 18:12

Mass Readings for Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday) April 7, 2024 Reading 1, Acts 4:32-35 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 Reading 2, First John 5:1-6 Gospel, John 20:19-31

Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer: R&R on week 14 - psalm 23 04.04.2024 10:17

Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer: R&R on week 14 - psalm 23 by Fr Jim Chern

Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer: Psalm 23 The Lord is My Shepherd 02.04.2024 13:34

Man in Prayer Catechesis #14: Psalm 23 “The Lord is My Shepherd” first given October 5, 2011 https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2011/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20111005.html

WHILE IT WAS STILL DARK - Homily Easter Sunday - March 31, 2024 31.03.2024 16:42

Mass Readings for Easter Sunday March 31, 2024 Reading 1, Acts 10:34, 37-43 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 Reading 2, Colossians 3:1-4 Gospel, John 20:1-9

Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer: R&R on catechesis 13 psalm 22 “My God, My God…” 28.03.2024 9:43

Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer: R&R on catechesis 13 psalm 22 “My God, My God…” by Fr Jim Chern

Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer catechesis #13: MY GOD, MY GOD WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME 26.03.2024 14:38

Psalm 22: “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?” Catechesis #13 first given September 14, 2011 https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2011/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20110914.html

PETER’S BROKEN HEART - Homily Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord - March 24, 2024 24.03.2024 10:21

Mass Readings for Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord -March 24, 2024 Reading 1, Isaiah 50:4-7 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 Reading 2, Philippians 2:6-11 Gospel, Mark 15:1-39

Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer: Reflections and Ramblings week 12 21.03.2024 7:58

Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer: Reflections and Ramblings week 12 by Fr Jim Chern

Pope Benedict XVI School of Prayer: Week 12: PSALM 3 19.03.2024 14:00

The Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI Catechesis on “School of Prayer” #12: Psalm 3: “Arise, O Lord! Deliver me, O my God!” First given on September 7, 2011 https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2011/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20110907.html

WHY DID JESUS HAVE TO DIE? -Homily 5th Sunday of Lent - March17, 2024 17.03.2024 15:02

Mass Readings for Fifth Sunday of Lent March 17, 2024 Reading 1, Jeremiah 31:31-34 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 51:3-4, 12-13, 14-15 Reading 2, Hebrews 5:7-9 Gospel, John 12:20-33

Pope Benedict XVI School of prayer: Reflections & Ramblings 11 15.03.2024 7:43

Pope Benedict XVI School of prayer: Reflections & Ramblings 11 by Fr Jim Chern