Author Archives: St. James, Belvidere

Fr. Geary’s Bulletin Article-11-27-22

Dear Parishioners of St. James: Praised be Jesus Christ!             Jesus warns us to stay awake and to be prepared for His second coming. As in the days of Noah, people went about their lives and were unprepared for the flood that destroyed humanity except for the eight people in the ark. Jesus tells us that weContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Bulletin Article-11-27-22”

Carta de P. Geary, 11-27-2022 – Español

¡Alabado sea Jesucristo!  Jesús nos advierte que permanezcamos despiertos y que estemos preparados para su segunda venida. Como en los días de Noé, la gente siguió con sus vidas y no estaba preparada para el diluvio que destruyó a la humanidad, excepto las ocho personas en el arca. Jesús nos dice que podríamos ser llevadosContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 11-27-2022 – Español”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 11-25-22

34th Friday in Ordinary Time, November 25, 2022Rv 20:1-4, 11-21:2; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a; Lk 21:29-33 As we approach the end of the Church year; and the end of the Book of Revelations, John gives us this beautiful image of what heaven may look like. There, Jesus sits on His white throne ruling over heaven andContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 11-25-22”

Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 11-24-22

For the 34th Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 11-24-22, Year CReadings: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23, 19:1-3,9a; Ps 100:1b-2,3,4,5; Gospel Lk 21:20-28Memorial: St Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest, and Companions, MartyrsTheme:  Be Prepared, Do Not be Afraid “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and stars, and on earth nations will be in dismay, perplexed by theContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 11-24-22”

Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 11-17-22

For the 33rd Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 11-17-22, Year CReadings: Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-6a & 9b; Gospel Lk 19:41-44Memorial: St. Elizabeth of Hungary, ReligiousTheme:  Worthy Is Christ In the apocryphal writing of Revelations, we read the amazing symbolism that describes figures, themes, and objects in glorious ways. We hear numbers, such as seven (theContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Reflection 11-17-22”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 11-18-22

33rd Friday in Ordinary Time, Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul. November 18, 2022Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Lk 19:45-48 The two images presented today, the first from the book of Revelations where John literally is told to eat the word of God, and the other where JesusContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 11-18-22”

Carta de P. Geary, 11-20-2022 – Español

¡Alabado sea Jesucristo!  Jesús es verdaderamente el Rey del universo, pero Su realeza no es de este mundo. Su trono era la Cruz, Su corona era de espinas, Su Sangre real fue derramada por Sus súbditos, Su mensaje a Sus enemigos fue el perdón. La autoridad del Rey Jesús se ejerció al morir por aquellosContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 11-20-2022 – Español”

Fr. Geary’s Bulletin Article-11-13-22

Dear Parishioners of St. James:             Praised be Jesus Christ!             The name of the Lord should evoke fear, awe, and reverence. God is most holy and “dwells in unapproachable light” (1 Tim. 6:16).  But, He has made His name known to men for the sake of their salvation. “Everyone who calls on the name of theContinue reading “Fr. Geary’s Bulletin Article-11-13-22”

Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 11-10-22

For the 32nd Week of Ordinary Time, Thursday, 11-10-22, Year CReadings: Phlm 7-20; Ps 146:7-10; Gospel Lk 17:20-25Memorial: St. Leo The Great, Pope, Doctor of the Church, +461Theme:  Forgiveness & Reconciliation Working at the jail ministry, I have learned a few things about forgiveness, reconciliation, and deceit. Although I have only been at this forContinue reading “Deacon Steven Johnson’s Homily 11-10-22”

Carta de P. Geary, 11-13-2022 – Español

¡Alabado sea Jesucristo! El nombre del Señor debe evocar temor, asombro y reverencia. Dios es santísimo y “habita en luz inaccesible” (1 Timoteo 6:16).  Pero, Él ha dado a conocer Su nombre a los hombres por el bien de su salvación. “Todo el que invoque el nombre del Señor será salvo” (Romanos 10:13). El nombreContinue reading “Carta de P. Geary, 11-13-2022 – Español”

Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 11-11-22

32nd Friday in Ordinary Time, Yr 2 Memorial of St. Martin of Tours, November 11, 20222 Jn 4-9; Ps 119:1-2, 10-11, 17-18; Lk 17:26-37 Has anyone ever called you a “watchman?” A watchman is someone who is always on the lookout, always paying attention to their surroundings, and generally will make some noise or notifyContinue reading “Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 11-11-22”