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Homilies
Homily for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
This past week, I received a video on my cell phone: It was of my great niece Norah who 13 months old... finally walking by herself! We were all proud, especially Norah! I responded with “congrats... now the fun really begins...” Norah now has discovered a new...
Homily for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Reading an article on the internet when a survey popped up for me to complete... 3-5 mins. Normally, I would hit delete and keep on reading. However, this one caught my interest. The survey was from the University of Maryland on how well ‘we’ as a society are handling...
Homily for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
At bedtime, before I pray my night prayer, I pick up a novel or a good book and read a couple of chapters. Currently, I am reading “A Man Called Ove.” Highly recommended. It’s great to be drawn into the action, the emotion, the spirit of a good story. In fact, a...
Homily for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Last night I joined my youngest sister and niece for dinner in Saint John. I had not seen my niece since March, the beginning of the pandemic. My niece is now married and has 2 small children. During the dinner, the conversation turned to stores of days gone by, about...
Thoughts & Reflections
Reflections from Fr. Jennings: We Are Not Alone
We Are Not Alone These are anxious times. Our entire global community faces the challenges of a pandemic. Despite all our efforts, at this point we do not have a means to control or eliminate the threat. Across the world, many are searching for a...
Reflection from Fr. Jennings: Jesus and the Wonder of the Kingdom
Jesus and the Wonder of the Kingdom The corona virus has impacted us in many ways – the need to isolate, to physically distance, to wear a mask at times, the importance of washing our hands frequently, the anxiety of not knowing when it will end, to...
Reflection from Fr. Jennings: Seeking, Discovering, Paying the Price
Seeking, Discovering, Paying the Price February 2 is sometimes referred to as Groundhog Day. There is a curious tradition attached to this day. In some places, it is held that if the groundhog emerges from his winter hibernation on this day and sees...
Reflection from Fr. Jennings: Being Saints for Our World and Times
Being Saints for Our World and Times Saints are a valued part of our Catholic Church tradition. They can be found in our Creed where we proclaim our belief in the “communion of saints”. To express this belief is to assert that we live in fellowship with those who...
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April 22, 2020 Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center Newsletter
Living the Resurrection, Weekly Reflections from Ignatius House Each Wednesday, during the Easter season, a member of our pastoral team will reflect on a resurrection story. Fr. Peter Fink, SJ, retreat director at Ignatius House, offers today's reflection.