
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 addition... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 500 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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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
Mass Readings for 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 5, 2026 Reading 1, Zechariah 9:9-10 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14 Reading 2, Romans 8:9, 11-13 Gospel, Matthew 11:25-30
Mass Readings for 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time - June 28, 2026 Reading 1, Second Kings 4:8-11, 14-16 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19 Reading 2, Romans 6:3-4, 8-11 Gospel, Matthew 10:37-42
Mass Readings for 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time - June 21, 2026 Reading 1, Jeremiah 20:10-13 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35 Reading 2, Romans 5:12-15 Gospel, Matthew 10:26-33
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Every week I look forward to these homilies, and every week another banger. I feel these are directed at me, personally.
Thank you.
was a fan when Fr Jim was on the Catholic Guy Show. Happy to have discovered these homilies of his!
Fr. Jim offers such great wisdom and insight on Scripture!
I hope you run for President
If you don’t care to know your priest’s political philosophy and just want a good homily based on the Scripture, you’ve come to the right place!
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Across episodes, listeners are drawn to spiritually grounded homilies that connect biblical themes to everyday life. Topics frequently center on the Trinity, Pentecost, healing, doubt, Lent and Easter reflections, the Eucharist, and practical faith—often paired with personal anecdotes and calls to live out faith in community and service. A notable edge is the speaker's down-to-earth style and willingness to address tough questions, fear, and doubt without retreating from spiritual growth, making the messages feel intimate and applicable for both individuals and parish communities.
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