Fr Jim Chern's Homilies

Fr Jim Chern
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Catholic homilies that connect Scripture to real life. Fr. Jim Chern brings the Sunday Gospel into conversation with the questions, struggles, culture, doubts and experiences of everyday life. New homilies each week — thoughtful, challenging, sometimes funny, and always centered on Jesus Christ and His Church. Fr Jim is a priest of the Archdiocese of Newark, NJ ordained May 29, 1999 where he serves as Director of the Office of Campus Ministry as well as Chaplain and Director of the Newman Catholic Center at Montclair State University (RedHawkCatholic.com)

  1. 5d ago

    THE JESUS WHO FOLLOWS ME | Catholic Homily

    THE JESUS WHO FOLLOWS ME | Catholic Homily You can believe in Jesus. Love Jesus. Call Him Lord. And still spend your life trying to lead Him. In this homily for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Jim Chern reflects on one of the most jarring moments in the Gospel: only moments after Peter correctly identifies Jesus as “the Christ, the Son of the living God,” he begins telling Jesus what His mission should—and should not—look like. Peter wants Jesus. He just wants Jesus according to Peter’s plan. And that raises an uncomfortable question for every Christian: Who’s leading whom? We can ask Jesus to bless our plans, our relationships, our ambitions and our picture of the future—but discipleship means leaving Him enough room to interrupt those plans, redirect us, challenge us, and sometimes ask us to surrender something we never expected to give up. Because if Jesus can never tell me no, never redirect my plans, never challenge me, and never ask me to let something go… “I’ve created a Jesus who follows me. And that Jesus cannot save me.” 🎧 Listen and reflect: What might Jesus be asking you to surrender—and are you willing to let Him lead? 📖 Read the full homily: https://homilyonthespot.com/2026/08/28/the-jesus-who-follows-me/ If this homily speaks to you, please like, repost, share it with someone, and follow Fr. Jim Chern’s Homilies on SoundCloud so you don’t miss future reflections. Scripture: Matthew 16:21–27 • Jeremiah 20:7–9 • Romans 12:1–2 #Catholic #CatholicHomily #Homily #Jesus #CatholicFaith #Christianity #Discipleship #Gospel #SundayMass #Faith

    THE JESUS WHO FOLLOWS ME | Catholic Homily

  2. Aug 23

    IF PETER IS RIGHT - Homily 21st Sunday In Ordinary Time- Aug 23,2026

    Everyone has an opinion about Jesus. But Jesus doesn't ask Peter what everyone else thinks. He asks: “Who do you say that I am?” And if Peter's answer is actually true — if Jesus really is the Christ — then Christianity can't simply be one part of our lives. Gospel: Matthew 16:13–20 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time homilyonthespot.com

    IF PETER IS RIGHT - Homily 21st Sunday In Ordinary Time- Aug 23,2026

  3. Aug 16

    SEND THEM AWAY - Homily for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 16, 2026

    Mass Readings for 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 16, 2026 Reading 1, Isaiah 56:1, 6-7 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 Reading 2, Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 Gospel, Matthew 15:21-28

    SEND THEM AWAY - Homily for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 16, 2026

  4. Aug 9

    CHRIST FIRST, SAFETY THIRD - Homily for 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 9, 2026

    Mass Readings for 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 9, 2026 Reading 1, First Kings 19:9, 11-13 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14 Reading 2, Romans 9:1-5 Gospel, Matthew 14:22-33

    CHRIST FIRST, SAFETY THIRD - Homily for 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 9, 2026

  5. Aug 2

    BRING IT - Homily for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 2, 2026

    Mass Readings for 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 2, 2026 Reading 1, Isaiah 55:1-3 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 145:8-9, 15-16, 17-18 Reading 2, Romans 8:35, 37-39 Gospel, Matthew 14:13-21

    BRING IT - Homily for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 2, 2026

  6. Jul 26

    TRUE TREASURE - Homily for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 26, 2026

    Mass Readings for 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 26, 2026 Reading 1, First Kings 3:5, 7-12 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128, 129-130 Reading 2, Romans 8:28-30 Gospel, Matthew 13:44-52

    TRUE TREASURE - Homily for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 26, 2026

  7. Jul 18

    ‘THIS ISN'T WHAT I HAVE FOR YOU' - Homily 16th Sunday on Ordinary Time - July 19, 2026

    Mass Readings for 16th Sunday on Ordinary Time - July 19, 2026 Reading 1, Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16 Reading 2, Romans 8:26-27 Gospel, Matthew 13:24-43

    ‘THIS ISN'T WHAT I HAVE FOR YOU' - Homily 16th Sunday on Ordinary Time - July 19, 2026

  8. Jul 12

    FAITH, GROUNDHOGS & THE GOSPEL – Homily for 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time -July 12, 2026

    Mass Readings for 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time -July 12, 2026 Reading 1, Isaiah 55:10-11 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14 Gospel, Matthew 13:1-23 Reading 2, Romans 8:18-23

    FAITH, GROUNDHOGS & THE GOSPEL – Homily for 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time -July 12, 2026
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Catholic homilies that connect Scripture to real life. Fr. Jim Chern brings the Sunday Gospel into conversation with the questions, struggles, culture, doubts and experiences of everyday life. New homilies each week — thoughtful, challenging, sometimes funny, and always centered on Jesus Christ and His Church. Fr Jim is a priest of the Archdiocese of Newark, NJ ordained May 29, 1999 where he serves as Director of the Office of Campus Ministry as well as Chaplain and Director of the Newman Catholic Center at Montclair State University (RedHawkCatholic.com)

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    2018 - 2026
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