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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DETACHMENT - Homily 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - 1-21-24 21.01.2024 16:45

Readings for Third Sunday of Ordinary Time January 21, 2024 Reading 1, Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Reading 2, First Corinthians 7:29-31 Gospel, Mark 1:14-20

Reflections & Ramblingd from Fr Jim about catechesis 3 19.01.2024 15:29

Reflections & Ramblingd from Fr Jim about catechesis 3 by Fr Jim Chern

School of Prayer episode 3 - Abrahams Intercession 17.01.2024 16:17

Abraham’s intercession [Man in Prayer (3)] -Catechesis given by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI on May 18, 2011 https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2011/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20110518.html

WHEN GOD SPEAKS -Homily 2nd Sun in Ordinary Time - 1-14-24 14.01.2024 13:29

Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - January 14, 2024 Reading 1, First Samuel 3:3-10, 19 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 Reading 2, First Corinthians 6:13-15, 17-20 Gospel, John 1:35-42

Reflections & Ramblings Second Catechesis 12.01.2024 11:25

My thoughts and ramblings after reflecting to Catechesis #2 of Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI “School of Prayer” given on May 11, 2011: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2011/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20110511.html

School of Prayer episode 2: Humanity’s thirst for the infinte 10.01.2024 12:25

Man in Prayer (2) May 11, 2011 https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2011/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20110511.html

RESPECT - Homily for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of thr Lord - Jan 7, 2024 07.01.2024 13:23

Mass Readings for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord - Sunday January 7, 2024 Reading 1, Isaiah 60:1-6 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 Reading 2, Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 Gospel, Matthew 2:1-12

Reflection on the First Catechesis 05.01.2024 9:03

Just some of my ramblings in response to episode 1 Going forward this will just be part of the weekly podcast I invite you to join our discussion in our Facebook group

School of prayer episode 1: “Lord, teach us to pray” (Lk 11:1) 03.01.2024 15:02

Pope Benedict XVI address given on May 2, 2011 - text: https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/audiences/2011/documents/hf_ben-xvi_aud_20110504.html

2024 WHAT’S IN YOUR HEART? - Homily 1-1-24: Mary, Mother of God 01.01.2024 6:33

2024 WHAT’S IN YOUR HEART? - Homily 1-1-24: Mary, Mother of God by Fr Jim Chern

HOLY FAMILIES: NOT PERFECT - FAITHFUL 30.12.2023 11:52

HOLY FAMILIES: NOT PERFECT - FAITHFUL by Fr Jim Chern

JOY - Christmas Homily 2023 25.12.2023 17:16

JOY - Christmas Homily 2023 by Fr Jim Chern

A GIFT FOR THR GOD WHO HAS (IS) EVERYTHING - 4th Sun Advent 12-24-23 24.12.2023 12:13

Mass Readings for 4th Sunday of Advent - December 24, 2023 Reading 1, Isaiah 62:1-5 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29 Reading 2, Acts 13:16-17, 22-25 Gospel, Matthew 1:1-25

“…THE LIGHT ANSWERS” - Homily 3rd Sunday of Advent 12-17-23 17.12.2023 15:13

Mass Readings for Third Sunday of Advent -December 17, 2023 Reading 1, Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11 Responsorial Psalm, Luke 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54 Reading 2, First Thessalonians 5:16-24 Gospel, John 1:6-8, 19-28

PROPHETIC VOICES - Homily 12-10-23 - 2nd Sunday of Advent 10.12.2023 19:26

Reading for 2nd Sunday of Advent December 10, 2023 Reading 1, Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 Reading 2, Second Peter 3:8-14 Gospel, Mark 1:1-8

TOO BIG TO FAIL - Homily First Sunday of Advent -12-3-23 03.12.2023 21:31

Mass Readings for First Sunday of Advent December 3, 2023 Reading 1, Isaiah 63:16-17, 19 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 Reading 2, First Corinthians 1:3-9 Gospel, Mark 13:33-37

IMAGINE HEAVEN - Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of thr Universe - 11-26-23 26.11.2023 17:20

Mass Readings for Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe - Sunday November 26, 2023 Reading 1, Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 23:1-2, 2-3, 5, 6 Reading 2, First Corinthians 15:20-26, 28 Gospel, Matthew 25:31-46 To donate for #GivingTuesday - redhawkcatholic.com - donate link top left corner

DOING NOTHING IS NOT AN OPTION -Homily 11-29-23 -33rd Sun in Ordinary Time 19.11.2023 20:28

Mass Readings for 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 19, 2023 Reading 1, Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 Reading 2, First Thessalonians 5:1-6 Gospel, Matthew 25:14-30

NOTHING LIKE LAST MINUTE - Homily 32nd Sunday in Ord Time 11-12-23 13.11.2023 11:51

Mass Readings for 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 12, 2023 Reading 1, Wisdom 6:12-16 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 Reading 2, First Thessalonians 4:13-17 Gospel, Matthew 25:1-13

JESUS ❤️ PHARISEES - Homily 31st Sunday in Orfinary Time 11-5-23 05.11.2023 15:58

Readings for 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time November 5, 2023 Reading 1, Malachi 1:14-2:2, 8-10 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 131:1, 2, 3 Reading 2, First Thessalonians 2:7-9, 13 Gospel, Matthew 23:1-12

DYING TWICE? Homily for All Saints Day 11-01-2023 01.11.2023 8:09

Mass Readings for Solemnity of All Saints - November 1 2023 1st Reading Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14 Responsorial Psalm Psalms 24:1BC-2, 3-4AB, 5-6 2nd Reading 1 John 3:1-3 Alleluia Matthew 11:28 Gospel Matthew 5:1-12A

THE HARDEST GOSPEL - 10-29-23 - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 29.10.2023 18:21

Mass Readings for 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 29, 2023 Reading 1, Exodus 22:20-26 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 18:2-3, 3-4, 47, 51 Reading 2, First Thessalonians 1:5-10 Gospel, Matthew 22:34-40

PRAYERS & JESUS’ ANSWERS 23.10.2023 5:50

Mass Readings for Monday of the 29th week in Ordinary Time - October 23, 2023 Reading 1, Romans 4:20-25 Responsorial Psalm, Luke 1:69-70, 71-72, 73-75 Gospel, Luke 12:13-21

USING GOD - Homily 10-22-23 - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 22.10.2023 12:54

Readings for 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 22, 2023 Reading 1, Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 96:1, 3, 4-5, 7-8, 9-10 Reading 2, First Thessalonians 1:1-5 Gospel, Matthew 22:15-21

DERELICT IN DUTY - 10-15-23: 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 15.10.2023 15:05

Readings for 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 15, 2023 Reading 1, Isaiah 25:6-10 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6 Reading 2, Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20 Gospel, Matthew 22:1-14