REVJJ https://revjj.podbean.com Trying to grow as a faithful disciple through the Catholic Church. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:06:18 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en ca Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Religion & Spirituality:Spirituality 1440 episodic Seeking ways to be formed as a faithful and loving disciple of Jesus by strengthening the gift of the Catholic faith. REVJJ REVJJ No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4596955/RESIZE_1500_Copy_of_REV_JJ_LOGO_k3huuj.png REVJJ https://revjj.podbean.com 144 144 The Warm Up - Sunday June 14, 2026 The Warm Up - Sunday June 14, 2026 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-june-14-2026/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-june-14-2026/#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:06:18 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/bc881294-2346-3c28-975f-57115ee4bdba As we prepare to celebrate the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time---Jesus makes his disciples (students) into Apostles (those who are sent) to share the Good News.  We too are called to be Apostles of our time allowing the Lord to fill our hearts and allow His grace to flow through us offering hope, light, grace and peace to the world.  Will we have the courage to say yes?

]]> As we prepare to celebrate the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time---Jesus makes his disciples (students) into Apostles (those who are sent) to share the Good News.  We too are called to be Apostles of our time allowing the Lord to fill our hearts and allow His grace to flow through us offering hope, light, grace and peace to the world.  Will we have the courage to say yes?

]]> REVJJ false No 599 384 full The Warm Up - Sunday June 7, 2026 The Warm Up - Sunday June 7, 2026 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-june-7-2026/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-june-7-2026/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:19:15 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/fbcebe8b-090f-3a3c-bb5e-69391c88dae4 This Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ--Corpus Christi!!  Do we truly appreciate and understand Jesus in the gift of the Eucharist?  This bread that has come down from heaven seeks to feed, sustain, heal and empower us as disciples to proclaim the Gospel.  WIthout the Eucharist we have no life on our own.

]]> This Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ--Corpus Christi!!  Do we truly appreciate and understand Jesus in the gift of the Eucharist?  This bread that has come down from heaven seeks to feed, sustain, heal and empower us as disciples to proclaim the Gospel.  WIthout the Eucharist we have no life on our own.

]]> REVJJ false No 597 383 full The Warm Up - Sunday May 31, 2026 The Warm Up - Sunday May 31, 2026 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-may-31-2026/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-may-31-2026/#comments Mon, 25 May 2026 20:40:29 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/a7393e8e-b191-3de0-93fc-66d0c33ac477 This weekend we celebrate TRINITY SUNDAY and realize that the more we understand our God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit--the more we discover who we are.  May we always seek to be a community of love!!

]]> This weekend we celebrate TRINITY SUNDAY and realize that the more we understand our God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit--the more we discover who we are.  May we always seek to be a community of love!!

]]> REVJJ false No 605 382 full The Warm Up - Sunday May 24, 2026 The Warm Up - Sunday May 24, 2026 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-may-24-2026/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-may-24-2026/#comments Sat, 23 May 2026 13:58:05 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/e17d2e17-2512-330d-ae3c-26bf906c26ce As we celebrate PENTECOST this weekend---we realize that Jesus offers us the gift and presence of the Holy Spirit to bring us peace, perspective and courage to bring healing., hope and light in the world.  Christ is always with us and gives us everything we need to fulfill His will!!  May we unleash the Holy Spirit in our lives!!

]]> As we celebrate PENTECOST this weekend---we realize that Jesus offers us the gift and presence of the Holy Spirit to bring us peace, perspective and courage to bring healing., hope and light in the world.  Christ is always with us and gives us everything we need to fulfill His will!!  May we unleash the Holy Spirit in our lives!!

]]> REVJJ false No 609 381 full The Warm Up - Sunday May 17, 2026 The Warm Up - Sunday May 17, 2026 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-may-17-2026/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-may-17-2026/#comments Tue, 12 May 2026 11:31:15 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/953d7aa2-5e71-3c30-bf23-db456dd19731 This weekend we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord and hear the great commission----the heart of what we are called to be and do as the Church---the Body of Christ.  May we always be faithful to our mission!!

]]> This weekend we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord and hear the great commission----the heart of what we are called to be and do as the Church---the Body of Christ.  May we always be faithful to our mission!!

]]> REVJJ false No 620 380 full The Warm Up - Sunday May 10, 2026 The Warm Up - Sunday May 10, 2026 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-may-10-2026/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-may-10-2026/#comments Tue, 05 May 2026 10:51:46 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/8966176c-f621-37e9-ad19-94eec1b9610a This weekend Jesus shares about the Holy Spirit, the Advocate, who will guide us to always be close to him.  If we love Christ, we will follow His commandments and share the light of grace with the world.  May we always embrace the Holy Spirit in our lives!

]]> This weekend Jesus shares about the Holy Spirit, the Advocate, who will guide us to always be close to him.  If we love Christ, we will follow His commandments and share the light of grace with the world.  May we always embrace the Holy Spirit in our lives!

]]> REVJJ false No 599 379 full The Warm Up - Sunday May 3, 2026 The Warm Up - Sunday May 3, 2026 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-may-3-2026/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-may-3-2026/#comments Sat, 02 May 2026 00:01:52 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/34f08694-bbb1-3c63-a1a5-9be5f7d02c3c Jesus is the WAY, the TRUTH and the LIFE.  This is the way for us to experience the resurrection here and now.  The gospel this weekend reminds us to always abide in Christ as He abides in the Heavenly Father.  May we share the joy and love of Jesus Risen in everything we do!!

]]> Jesus is the WAY, the TRUTH and the LIFE.  This is the way for us to experience the resurrection here and now.  The gospel this weekend reminds us to always abide in Christ as He abides in the Heavenly Father.  May we share the joy and love of Jesus Risen in everything we do!!

]]> REVJJ false No 605 378 full The Warm Up - Sunday April 26, 2026 The Warm Up - Sunday April 26, 2026 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-april-26-2026/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-april-26-2026/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:48:08 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/05ad8992-c590-3360-9e4b-9bc69fe8f614 This weekend we celebrate GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY---a chance to tune into the voice of Christ who is the Good Shepherd who give an abundant life to His sheep.  There are a lot of voices out there---will we have the courage to turn down the noise and tune into the loving voice of our Saviour?

]]> This weekend we celebrate GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY---a chance to tune into the voice of Christ who is the Good Shepherd who give an abundant life to His sheep.  There are a lot of voices out there---will we have the courage to turn down the noise and tune into the loving voice of our Saviour?

]]> REVJJ false No 609 377 full The Warm Up - Sunday April 19, 2026 The Warm Up - Sunday April 19, 2026 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-april-19-2026/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-april-19-2026/#comments Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:56:58 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/288e3fbf-2e5f-3742-89c4-ff3abc9e463b The road to Emmaus teaches us how to share and live the resurrection each day and be disciples in our world today.  We accompany, we listen, we share and we witness the love of Jesus in our lives with others!!  May we always recognize Christ in the Eucharist---the breaking of the bread!!

]]> The road to Emmaus teaches us how to share and live the resurrection each day and be disciples in our world today.  We accompany, we listen, we share and we witness the love of Jesus in our lives with others!!  May we always recognize Christ in the Eucharist---the breaking of the bread!!

]]> REVJJ false No 608 376 full The Warm Up - Sunday April 12, 2026 The Warm Up - Sunday April 12, 2026 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-april-12-2026/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-april-12-2026/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:15:30 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/964acd5e-0d37-3dd0-8f26-6539dbdbddf8 The gospel this coming weekend calls us on mission to be Christ in the world bringing mercy, compassion, healing and reconciliation.  We hope that through our actions, service and sacrifice---others may see the Risen Lord through us!!

]]> The gospel this coming weekend calls us on mission to be Christ in the world bringing mercy, compassion, healing and reconciliation.  We hope that through our actions, service and sacrifice---others may see the Risen Lord through us!!

]]> REVJJ false No 601 375 full The Warm Up - Sunday April 5, 2026 The Warm Up - Sunday April 5, 2026 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-april-5-2026/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-april-5-2026/#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:06:43 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/049655f5-830e-3076-bf10-fe0c76b7af7a Happy Easter!!  Jesus is Risen!!!  The tomb is empty---how can we live the resurrection today?  Listen for some ideas!!

]]> Happy Easter!!  Jesus is Risen!!!  The tomb is empty---how can we live the resurrection today?  Listen for some ideas!!

]]> REVJJ false No 597 374 full DISCERNING DECISIONS Series - Session 5 DISCERNING DECISIONS Series - Session 5 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/discerning-decisions-series-session-5/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/discerning-decisions-series-session-5/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:25:13 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/9aa3626a-b41f-3959-986a-19ac399d9c98 Fr. John continues this series reflecting on catechesis on discernment offered by Pope Francis.  Fr. John focuses on talks 9/10/11 and shares about true consolation and confirming our choices.

]]> Fr. John continues this series reflecting on catechesis on discernment offered by Pope Francis.  Fr. John focuses on talks 9/10/11 and shares about true consolation and confirming our choices.

]]> REVJJ false No 1825 373 full The Warm Up - Sunday March 29, 2026 The Warm Up - Sunday March 29, 2026 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-march-29-2026/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-march-29-2026/#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:11:21 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/1e4f45b7-72d6-3487-8213-416ef90f55f5 As we prepare for the Triduum, this weekend Fr. John reflects on the first reading from Isaiah as we celebrate Palm Sunday.  We are all called to set our faces and lives like flint----determined and resolute to share the Good News and offer our lives for the sake of the Gospel.

]]> As we prepare for the Triduum, this weekend Fr. John reflects on the first reading from Isaiah as we celebrate Palm Sunday.  We are all called to set our faces and lives like flint----determined and resolute to share the Good News and offer our lives for the sake of the Gospel.

]]> REVJJ false No 602 372 full REBUILDING FAITH Message Series - Homily #4 REBUILDING FAITH Message Series - Homily #4 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/rebuilding-faith-message-series-homily-4/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/rebuilding-faith-message-series-homily-4/#comments Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:16:24 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/668cdcfc-8d5d-3a93-b5d2-b16290e50c92 Fr. John continues this Lenten series reflecting on the second chance given to Lazarus after being raised from the dead and St. Francis of Assisi who calls us to always forgive. We can live a new life here and now.

]]> Fr. John continues this Lenten series reflecting on the second chance given to Lazarus after being raised from the dead and St. Francis of Assisi who calls us to always forgive. We can live a new life here and now.

]]> REVJJ false No 1126 371 full DISCERNING DECISIONS Lenten Series - Session 4 DISCERNING DECISIONS Lenten Series - Session 4 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/discerning-decisions-lenten-series-session-4/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/discerning-decisions-lenten-series-session-4/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:40:19 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/9bc11cbc-34ad-3ee2-a319-05a7c8bd8c8e Fr. John continues this series reflecting on the challenge of desolation and how we can learn and grow from the stuggles of our lives.  This is based on the catechesis on discernment offered by Pope Francis.

]]> Fr. John continues this series reflecting on the challenge of desolation and how we can learn and grow from the stuggles of our lives.  This is based on the catechesis on discernment offered by Pope Francis.

]]> REVJJ false No 1627 370 full REBUILDING FAITH Message Series - Homily #3 REBUILDING FAITH Message Series - Homily #3 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/rebuilding-faith-message-series-homily-3/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/rebuilding-faith-message-series-homily-3/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:54:26 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/637dce07-9fa5-3ba5-8af7-00fcfbc013a8 Fr. John continues his Lenten message series talking about the man born blind and how Jesus heals us so that we can truly see----and he even talks about former Notre Dame football head coach Lou Holtz!!

]]> Fr. John continues his Lenten message series talking about the man born blind and how Jesus heals us so that we can truly see----and he even talks about former Notre Dame football head coach Lou Holtz!!

]]> REVJJ false No 963 369 full The Warm Up - March 22, 2026 The Warm Up - March 22, 2026 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-march-22-2026/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-march-22-2026/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:49:39 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/46650690-121d-3e08-8b34-ef3023f88e9a This weekend we see the raising of Lazarus----the last miracle prior to the passion, death and resurrection of Christ.  Jesus renews our lives, unbinds us and sets us free!!  Do we beleive that Jesus can do this for us here and now?

]]> This weekend we see the raising of Lazarus----the last miracle prior to the passion, death and resurrection of Christ.  Jesus renews our lives, unbinds us and sets us free!!  Do we beleive that Jesus can do this for us here and now?

]]> REVJJ false No 637 368 full The Warm Up - Sunday March 15, 2026 The Warm Up - Sunday March 15, 2026 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-march-15-2026/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-march-15-2026/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:15:02 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/c9599264-4305-30fa-9ac0-773698c06498 The man born blind can see again----He can see the injustices of the world and can see Jesus as the Son of God---and worships the Lord.  The man born blind becomes a messenger of love and a faithful disciple sharing the Good News.  What blindness needs healing in our lives?  What are we missing and not seeing around us?  Can we truly see the Lord in our lives?

]]> The man born blind can see again----He can see the injustices of the world and can see Jesus as the Son of God---and worships the Lord.  The man born blind becomes a messenger of love and a faithful disciple sharing the Good News.  What blindness needs healing in our lives?  What are we missing and not seeing around us?  Can we truly see the Lord in our lives?

]]> REVJJ false No 614 367 full REBUILDING FAITH Message Series - Homily #2 REBUILDING FAITH Message Series - Homily #2 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/rebuilding-faith-message-series-homily-2/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/rebuilding-faith-message-series-homily-2/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:01:43 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/c3873e85-7560-352e-b079-1aa0ccbf1085 Rebuidling our faith during Lent requires us to apprach things unafraid of being messy----seeking and offering kindness and not limiting God's grace in our lives.

]]> Rebuidling our faith during Lent requires us to apprach things unafraid of being messy----seeking and offering kindness and not limiting God's grace in our lives.

]]> REVJJ false No 1199 366 full DISCERNING DECISIONS Lenten Series - Session 3 DISCERNING DECISIONS Lenten Series - Session 3 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/discerning-decisions-series-session-3/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/discerning-decisions-series-session-3/#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:32:30 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/786aa76a-2d49-3f72-a317-3157015f1553 Fr. John continues this discernment series by reflecting on the need for desire and to re-read the story of our lives if we are going to discern and makeright decisions in our lives.

]]> Fr. John continues this discernment series by reflecting on the need for desire and to re-read the story of our lives if we are going to discern and makeright decisions in our lives.

]]> REVJJ false No 1899 365 full DISCERNING DECISIONS Lenten Series 2026 - Session 2 DISCERNING DECISIONS Lenten Series 2026 - Session 2 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/discerning-decisions-lenten-series-session-2/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/discerning-decisions-lenten-series-session-2/#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:37:06 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/a5840651-7fdd-3479-b138-1afd559f1ca2 In this second session, Fr. John reflects on catechesis 3 & 4 from Pope Francis reflecting on the need to develop a friendship with Christ and to know ourselves. Both are required to assess situations and know how we react so that we can make the best choices each day.

]]> In this second session, Fr. John reflects on catechesis 3 & 4 from Pope Francis reflecting on the need to develop a friendship with Christ and to know ourselves. Both are required to assess situations and know how we react so that we can make the best choices each day.

]]> REVJJ false No 1858 364 full DISCERNING DECISIONS Lenten Series 2026 - Session 1 DISCERNING DECISIONS Lenten Series 2026 - Session 1 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/discerning-decisions-lenten-series-2026-session-1/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/discerning-decisions-lenten-series-2026-session-1/#comments Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:58:56 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/e23eb964-0fd0-3bd7-980b-3b3087d034db Fr. John introduces and reflects on the first two sessions of catechesis on disernment that Pope Francis offered as a series during papal audiences on Wednesdays at the Vatican. How can we best make the right decisions that allows us to follow the Lord and be filled with grace?

Session 1 focuses on the season of GIFTS & CALL at the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes while also reflecting on what it means to discern and the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola.

]]> Fr. John introduces and reflects on the first two sessions of catechesis on disernment that Pope Francis offered as a series during papal audiences on Wednesdays at the Vatican. How can we best make the right decisions that allows us to follow the Lord and be filled with grace?

Session 1 focuses on the season of GIFTS & CALL at the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes while also reflecting on what it means to discern and the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola.

]]> REVJJ false No 1839 363 full REBUILDING FAITH Message Series - Homily #1 REBUILDING FAITH Message Series - Homily #1 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/rebuilding-faith-message-series-homily-1/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/rebuilding-faith-message-series-homily-1/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:43:00 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/d3b5c862-245e-3888-9148-f681b93fb2c5 Lent is a wonderful time to look at the areas of our lives that need repair, upgrades and renovation. We need to embrace a new perspective on Christ and how we are supposed to live our lives. Are you ready to climb up the mountain and seek change?

]]> Lent is a wonderful time to look at the areas of our lives that need repair, upgrades and renovation. We need to embrace a new perspective on Christ and how we are supposed to live our lives. Are you ready to climb up the mountain and seek change?

]]> REVJJ false No 994 362 full The Warm Up - Sunday March 8, 2026 The Warm Up - Sunday March 8, 2026 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-march-8-2026/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-march-8-2026/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:03:00 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/69532495-6c17-3cfc-b565-5a880586e052 Our Lenten journey seeks to radically change our lives---drawing closer to Christ who brings us true joy through the living water of love, mercy, grace and peace He offers each of us.  Will we seek the well of 'living water' or will we simply be be preoccupied with the well that always runs dry and leaves us thirsty for truth, meaning and purpose?

]]> Our Lenten journey seeks to radically change our lives---drawing closer to Christ who brings us true joy through the living water of love, mercy, grace and peace He offers each of us.  Will we seek the well of 'living water' or will we simply be be preoccupied with the well that always runs dry and leaves us thirsty for truth, meaning and purpose?

]]> REVJJ false No 599 361 full The Warm Up - Sunday March 1, 2026 The Warm Up - Sunday March 1, 2026 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-march-1-2026/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-march-1-2026/#comments Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:23:18 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/4ea85aac-5a03-3391-b7e2-225e921c0e77 Lent is a season to gain perspective, receive encouragement and grow in confidence---not being afraid!!  The gospel this weekend invites us to see things differently so that we can be faithful and loving disciples of the Lord!!

]]> Lent is a season to gain perspective, receive encouragement and grow in confidence---not being afraid!!  The gospel this weekend invites us to see things differently so that we can be faithful and loving disciples of the Lord!!

]]> REVJJ false No 596 360 full HERE I AM Message Series - Homily #5 HERE I AM Message Series - Homily #5 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/here-i-am-message-series-homily-5/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/here-i-am-message-series-homily-5/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:52:45 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/ec33f7a8-bc12-381c-b3ee-f53492ad8437 Fr. John concludes the message series challenging us to say YES OR NO choosing to follow Christ or ourselves.  May we always make the right choice.

]]> Fr. John concludes the message series challenging us to say YES OR NO choosing to follow Christ or ourselves.  May we always make the right choice.

]]> REVJJ false No 1200 359 full The Warm Up - Sunday February 22, 2026 The Warm Up - Sunday February 22, 2026 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-february-22-2026/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-february-22-2026/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:51:48 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/f2f3342e-6775-3671-9400-205644dd9c69 Happy Lent everyone!!  We enter into the 40 days of this holy season and we hear Jesus lead by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil.  Jesus was tempted to be someone other than himself----Lent helps us stay true to who God has made us to be.  The source of our happiness is to live as God made us---sharing who we are and what we have with others as faithful disciples.

]]> Happy Lent everyone!!  We enter into the 40 days of this holy season and we hear Jesus lead by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil.  Jesus was tempted to be someone other than himself----Lent helps us stay true to who God has made us to be.  The source of our happiness is to live as God made us---sharing who we are and what we have with others as faithful disciples.

]]> REVJJ false No 599 358 full The Warm Up - Sunday February 15, 2026 The Warm Up - Sunday February 15, 2026 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-february-15-2026/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-february-15-2026/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:24:59 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/a24d47f9-fdaa-3a2e-9086-e28cc850ece7 The gospel this weekend encourages us to go the extra mile and discover the heart and passion of our faith.  We are called to be more righteous than the scribes and Pharisees while seeking to reconcile with one another.  Our faith is not about following rules but having a love for Christ and others.  May we allow the Lord to bring our lives to fulfillment!!

]]> The gospel this weekend encourages us to go the extra mile and discover the heart and passion of our faith.  We are called to be more righteous than the scribes and Pharisees while seeking to reconcile with one another.  Our faith is not about following rules but having a love for Christ and others.  May we allow the Lord to bring our lives to fulfillment!!

]]> REVJJ false No 597 357 full HERE I AM Message Series - Homily #4 HERE I AM Message Series - Homily #4 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/here-i-am-message-series-homily-4/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/here-i-am-message-series-homily-4/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:41:33 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/ea8d7076-b84b-3cb2-a2a4-e316148fe9ba Fr. John continues with this latest message series inviting us and explaining what it means to be salt and light for the world. May we eagerly respond to Christ's call to serve, share and be faithful disciples!

]]> Fr. John continues with this latest message series inviting us and explaining what it means to be salt and light for the world. May we eagerly respond to Christ's call to serve, share and be faithful disciples!

]]> REVJJ false No 943 356 full HERE I AM Message Series - Homily #3 HERE I AM Message Series - Homily #3 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/here-i-am-message-series-homily-3/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/here-i-am-message-series-homily-3/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:34:37 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/58140a31-6470-3241-b065-22625178806f Fr. John continues his message series on being faithful disciples---HERE I AM LORD, I COME TO DO YOUR WILL. He reflects on the need for meekness in our lives--which is not a weakness.

]]> Fr. John continues his message series on being faithful disciples---HERE I AM LORD, I COME TO DO YOUR WILL. He reflects on the need for meekness in our lives--which is not a weakness.

]]> REVJJ false No 968 355 full Faith & Works - Episode #31 - WHY SMALL GROUPS? Faith & Works - Episode #31 - WHY SMALL GROUPS? https://revjj.podbean.com/e/faith-and-works-episode-31-why-small-groups/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/faith-and-works-episode-31-why-small-groups/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:19:31 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/9e9e481e-6117-3fad-9255-b53142622fc0 Fr. John interviews Renée Culverwell--Discipleship Lead for the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes.  They discuss a new Lenten Small Group series open for all parishioners.  They discuss the importance of small groups to help become faithful and loving disciples.

]]> Fr. John interviews Renée Culverwell--Discipleship Lead for the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes.  They discuss a new Lenten Small Group series open for all parishioners.  They discuss the importance of small groups to help become faithful and loving disciples.

]]> REVJJ false No 1540 354 full The Warm Up - Sunday February 8, 2026 The Warm Up - Sunday February 8, 2026 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-february-8-2026/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-february-8-2026/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:25:09 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/e31b04cc-6e6d-37b0-b361-3c0cd1957463 We are called to be salt and light in the world today as faithful and loving disciples.  There are many opportunities in our family of parishes to bring the flavour of the gospel and the light of Christ in a world that is hungering and searching for truth, hope and joy.  May we all seek to help transform the world!

]]> We are called to be salt and light in the world today as faithful and loving disciples.  There are many opportunities in our family of parishes to bring the flavour of the gospel and the light of Christ in a world that is hungering and searching for truth, hope and joy.  May we all seek to help transform the world!

]]> REVJJ false No 588 353 full The Warm Up - Sunday February 1, 2026 The Warm Up - Sunday February 1, 2026 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-february-1-2026/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-february-1-2026/#comments Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:04:16 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/f734fbc1-20ae-3ffd-986b-8c72d9638568 This weekend we hear Jesus proclaim the Beatitudes on a mountain top.  This is the framework and mission of discipleship for all of us.  We are called to be the best version of ourselves seeking to be meek, gentle, merciful and pure in heart.  Alone this may be extremely difficult, but with Christ and others---we can become what the Lord has anointed us to be.

]]> This weekend we hear Jesus proclaim the Beatitudes on a mountain top.  This is the framework and mission of discipleship for all of us.  We are called to be the best version of ourselves seeking to be meek, gentle, merciful and pure in heart.  Alone this may be extremely difficult, but with Christ and others---we can become what the Lord has anointed us to be.

]]> REVJJ false No 602 352 full HERE I AM Message Series - Homily #2 HERE I AM Message Series - Homily #2 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/here-i-am-message-series-homily-2/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/here-i-am-message-series-homily-2/#comments Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:13:28 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/d3c77614-1176-35eb-85bc-e58d0b2d55f5 Jesus calls us to build the kingdom by being fishers of people.  This means active engagement---reaching out and connecting with those who need healing, love, peace and Christ.  We do not sit back and wait but must search bringing the presence of the Lord to others.

]]> Jesus calls us to build the kingdom by being fishers of people.  This means active engagement---reaching out and connecting with those who need healing, love, peace and Christ.  We do not sit back and wait but must search bringing the presence of the Lord to others.

]]> REVJJ false No 1034 351 full HERE I AM Message Series - Homily #1 HERE I AM Message Series - Homily #1 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/here-i-am-message-series-homily-1/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/here-i-am-message-series-homily-1/#comments Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:53:24 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/3ef7abda-17cf-3946-8863-674e14fac7be We are baptized to become disciples---messengers of the Good News. How do we respond to God's invitation to help build the kingdom? It starts with us saying--HERE I AM LORD-----SEND ME!!

]]> We are baptized to become disciples---messengers of the Good News. How do we respond to God's invitation to help build the kingdom? It starts with us saying--HERE I AM LORD-----SEND ME!!

]]> REVJJ false No 768 350 full The Warm Up - Sunday January 25, 2026 The Warm Up - Sunday January 25, 2026 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-january-25-2026/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-january-25-2026/#comments Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:16:53 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/065ae3d0-11f7-3e4a-98b9-f63b7c4a17ae In the gospel this weekend Jesus calls Peter, Andrew, James and John to be fishers of people!!  We too are called not to simply live a faithfilled life but be proactively drawing people to Jesus.  We do this through invitation, hospitality, witness and service.  We are sent out and are not to be complacent or wait for people to come to us.  Let us all cast a wide net of grace and hope to the world!

]]> In the gospel this weekend Jesus calls Peter, Andrew, James and John to be fishers of people!!  We too are called not to simply live a faithfilled life but be proactively drawing people to Jesus.  We do this through invitation, hospitality, witness and service.  We are sent out and are not to be complacent or wait for people to come to us.  Let us all cast a wide net of grace and hope to the world!

]]> REVJJ false No 600 349 full The Warm Up - Sunday January 18, 2026 The Warm Up - Sunday January 18, 2026 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-january-18-2026/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-january-18-2026/#comments Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:55:37 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/bda853fb-29bd-350a-8c09-1644f89128fb Welcome to the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time!!  After the Christmas season we hear from the Gospel of John as John the Baptist recognizes Jesus as the Messiah and testfies by sharing his faith story.  We too are called to recognize Jesus as the Lord in our daily lives and share our faith story to bring people closer to Christ.

]]> Welcome to the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time!!  After the Christmas season we hear from the Gospel of John as John the Baptist recognizes Jesus as the Messiah and testfies by sharing his faith story.  We too are called to recognize Jesus as the Lord in our daily lives and share our faith story to bring people closer to Christ.

]]> REVJJ false No 606 348 full The Warm Up - Sunday January 11, 2026 The Warm Up - Sunday January 11, 2026 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-january-11-2026/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-january-11-2026/#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:13:27 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/e3b16f5f-a2f8-3b15-9b00-7238ff1358a1 As we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord this weekend and conclude the Christmas season, we rejoice in another epiphany moment---discovering who Jesus is as Lord and Saviour.  This feast reminds us that we too are empowered by the Holy Spirit to be Christ in our world today.  Will the Christmas spirit carry us through the days and weeks ahead?

]]> As we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord this weekend and conclude the Christmas season, we rejoice in another epiphany moment---discovering who Jesus is as Lord and Saviour.  This feast reminds us that we too are empowered by the Holy Spirit to be Christ in our world today.  Will the Christmas spirit carry us through the days and weeks ahead?

]]> REVJJ false No 614 347 full The Warm Up - Sunday January 4, 2026 The Warm Up - Sunday January 4, 2026 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-january-4-2026/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-january-4-2026/#comments Sat, 03 Jan 2026 11:11:48 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/3cd446c0-cc1e-3d14-87e9-e77f04d72a5c Happy New Year!!  Merry Christmas!!  This weekend we celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord as the wise men pay homage to Christ in Bethlehem.  Epiphany means reveleation or discovery---may we this Christmas rediscover Jesus in our lives and give him the gift of our hearts!!

]]> Happy New Year!!  Merry Christmas!!  This weekend we celebrate the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord as the wise men pay homage to Christ in Bethlehem.  Epiphany means reveleation or discovery---may we this Christmas rediscover Jesus in our lives and give him the gift of our hearts!!

]]> REVJJ false No 597 346 full The Warm Up - Sunday December 28, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday December 28, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-december-28-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-december-28-2025/#comments Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:50:55 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/48fa2cd2-92ad-3519-be87-ab54f62ef1a1 Merry Christmas!!  This weekend we celebrate the FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY---how can Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus teach us to be family in our world today??  Listen to find out!!

]]> Merry Christmas!!  This weekend we celebrate the FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY---how can Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus teach us to be family in our world today??  Listen to find out!!

]]> REVJJ false No 593 345 full LET THERE BE LIGHT Message Series - Homily #4 LET THERE BE LIGHT Message Series - Homily #4 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/let-there-be-light-message-series-homily-4/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/let-there-be-light-message-series-homily-4/#comments Sun, 21 Dec 2025 21:28:48 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/12feb20d-9880-3794-a637-c3ef91320097 Fr. John concludes this Advent message series inviting us on a new path as faithful and loving disciples this Christmas. He even asked CHAT GPT for help inviting others for Christmas Masses.

]]> Fr. John concludes this Advent message series inviting us on a new path as faithful and loving disciples this Christmas. He even asked CHAT GPT for help inviting others for Christmas Masses.

]]> REVJJ false No 988 344 full Faith & Works - Episode #30 - THE WEEKEND EXPERIENCE LEAD Faith & Works - Episode #30 - THE WEEKEND EXPERIENCE LEAD https://revjj.podbean.com/e/faith-works-episode-30-the-weekend-experience-lead/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/faith-works-episode-30-the-weekend-experience-lead/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:11:48 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/ce948f24-922b-33d0-be3c-0ceca2ba5cd5 Fr. John interviews Maureen MacDonald, who wears many hats in the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes.  Her newest role as the WEEKEND EXPERIENCE LEAD covers a wide range of ministries and responsibilities at our weekend Masses.  Listen as she shares her work and support making sure our weekend liturgies change lives!!

]]> Fr. John interviews Maureen MacDonald, who wears many hats in the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes.  Her newest role as the WEEKEND EXPERIENCE LEAD covers a wide range of ministries and responsibilities at our weekend Masses.  Listen as she shares her work and support making sure our weekend liturgies change lives!!

]]> REVJJ false No 2200 343 full The Warm Up - Sunday December 21, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday December 21, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-december-21-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-december-21-2025/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2025 03:29:23 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/811d031f-8cd7-3663-a811-673d16b4d629 As we prepare for the Fourth Sunday of Advent---we encounter Mary, Joseph and an Angel of God.  May we say YES like Mary and Joseph to follow God's path and be missionaries of hope and joy in our lives, in our parishes and of course the world.  We need the courage, grace and power of the Holy Spirit to guide us.

]]> As we prepare for the Fourth Sunday of Advent---we encounter Mary, Joseph and an Angel of God.  May we say YES like Mary and Joseph to follow God's path and be missionaries of hope and joy in our lives, in our parishes and of course the world.  We need the courage, grace and power of the Holy Spirit to guide us.

]]> REVJJ false No 593 341 full LET THERE BE LIGHT Message Series - Homily #3 LET THERE BE LIGHT Message Series - Homily #3 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/let-there-be-light-message-series-homily-3/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/let-there-be-light-message-series-homily-3/#comments Sat, 13 Dec 2025 21:36:55 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/fbcc4fde-12b7-3e87-8d53-d9937cde6694 In this third homily of the series, Fr. John reflects on the call of our family of parishes being a needed light of Christ in our world today. Gathered as one family we seek to share the light of Jesus and help change the world.

]]> In this third homily of the series, Fr. John reflects on the call of our family of parishes being a needed light of Christ in our world today. Gathered as one family we seek to share the light of Jesus and help change the world.

]]> REVJJ false No 946 342 full LET THERE BE LIGHT Message Series - Homily #2 LET THERE BE LIGHT Message Series - Homily #2 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/let-there-be-light-message-series-homily-2/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/let-there-be-light-message-series-homily-2/#comments Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:14:42 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/2f7a9a47-db73-3350-b936-a372b034319f Fr. John continues this Advent message series as he invites all of us to be God's influencers leading people to Christ like St .John the Baptist. Fr. John talks about Kim Kardashian, Christiano Ronaldo, Bishop Fulton Sheen and Bishop Robert Barron. Find out why by watching or listening today!

]]> Fr. John continues this Advent message series as he invites all of us to be God's influencers leading people to Christ like St .John the Baptist. Fr. John talks about Kim Kardashian, Christiano Ronaldo, Bishop Fulton Sheen and Bishop Robert Barron. Find out why by watching or listening today!

]]> REVJJ false No 922 340 full The Warm Up - Sunday December 14, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday December 14, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-december-14-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-december-14-2025/#comments Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:14:53 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/57c59c3b-245c-3ac5-a316-8d3f069a4f4b What signs of Christ do we see in our lives and in our family of parishes?  There are many but can we see them and can we help make them happen as faithful disciples?  The disciples of St. John the Baptist approach Jesus and wonder if he is the one they have been waiting for?  Are we ready for Christmas?  Are our hearts open for the King of Kings?  Happy Advent!!

]]> What signs of Christ do we see in our lives and in our family of parishes?  There are many but can we see them and can we help make them happen as faithful disciples?  The disciples of St. John the Baptist approach Jesus and wonder if he is the one they have been waiting for?  Are we ready for Christmas?  Are our hearts open for the King of Kings?  Happy Advent!!

]]> REVJJ false No 606 339 full The Warm Up - Sunday December 7, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday December 7, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-december-7-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-december-7-2025/#comments Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:17:34 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/0adce9e4-8e1d-3824-86a6-b7a9ef97d97a As we prepare for the Second Sunday of Advent, John the Baptist comes unto the scene to wake us up and remind us to make straight the pathways for the Lord.  May we always be open to God's grace in our daily lives!!  Happy Advent!

]]> As we prepare for the Second Sunday of Advent, John the Baptist comes unto the scene to wake us up and remind us to make straight the pathways for the Lord.  May we always be open to God's grace in our daily lives!!  Happy Advent!

]]> REVJJ false No 603 338 full LET THERE BE LIGHT Message Series - Homily #1 LET THERE BE LIGHT Message Series - Homily #1 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/let-there-be-light-message-series-homily-1/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/let-there-be-light-message-series-homily-1/#comments Sat, 29 Nov 2025 22:27:05 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/9fb23ffb-af41-3cb5-9376-c1ccc8886852 Fr. John begins this special Advent message series talkng about the need for light in our lives. We all need light and of course---the light of Christ is most important. Will be step into the light of God's love this Advent?

]]> Fr. John begins this special Advent message series talkng about the need for light in our lives. We all need light and of course---the light of Christ is most important. Will be step into the light of God's love this Advent?

]]> REVJJ false No 902 337 full The Warm Up - Sunday November 30, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday November 30, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-november-30-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-november-30-2025/#comments Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:01:50 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/13347a90-576a-35b1-831d-819a3410a9d9 Happy New Year!!  This coming Sunday we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent and the new liturgical year.  Are we awake and ready to welcome Christ in our hearts and to be his faithful disciples?  Listen to find out more!

]]> Happy New Year!!  This coming Sunday we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent and the new liturgical year.  Are we awake and ready to welcome Christ in our hearts and to be his faithful disciples?  Listen to find out more!

]]> REVJJ false No 607 336 full Pre-Advent Parish Mission 2025 - Session Two Pre-Advent Parish Mission 2025 - Session Two https://revjj.podbean.com/e/pre-advent-parish-mission-2025-session-two/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/pre-advent-parish-mission-2025-session-two/#comments Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:06:31 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/b21b9417-c1b5-3360-9ad7-b42d4708d85b Fr. Patrick Beneteau concludes the mission with the second evening session.

]]> Fr. Patrick Beneteau concludes the mission with the second evening session.

]]> REVJJ false No 2557 335 full Pre-Advent Mission 2025 - Monday Morning Homily Pre-Advent Mission 2025 - Monday Morning Homily https://revjj.podbean.com/e/pre-advent-mission-2025-monday-morning-homily/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/pre-advent-mission-2025-monday-morning-homily/#comments Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:47:32 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/50950303-e314-3520-ace5-1bc5a70b5efb Fr. Patrick reflects at the Monday morning Mass of the mission preparing for Advent and Christmas.

]]> Fr. Patrick reflects at the Monday morning Mass of the mission preparing for Advent and Christmas.

]]> REVJJ false No 997 334 full Pre-Advent Mission 2025 - Weekend Homily Pre-Advent Mission 2025 - Weekend Homily https://revjj.podbean.com/e/pre-advent-mission-2025-weekend-homily/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/pre-advent-mission-2025-weekend-homily/#comments Mon, 24 Nov 2025 01:12:43 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/23d2b330-8800-3d9c-aad1-ee3cab1e288b Fr. Patrick Beneteau begins the parish mission with the weekend homily.

]]> Fr. Patrick Beneteau begins the parish mission with the weekend homily.

]]> REVJJ false No 827 333 full Pre-Advent Mission 2025 - Session One Pre-Advent Mission 2025 - Session One https://revjj.podbean.com/e/pre-advent-mission-2025-session-one/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/pre-advent-mission-2025-session-one/#comments Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:59:59 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/c6258ad9-2a9c-3f43-a7b5-b9bac936a066 Fr. Patrick presents his first session for the pre-Advent mission.

]]> Fr. Patrick presents his first session for the pre-Advent mission.

]]> REVJJ false No 2432 332 full GOOD NEWS Message Series - Homily #7 GOOD NEWS Message Series - Homily #7 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/good-news-message-series-homily-7/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/good-news-message-series-homily-7/#comments Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:00:22 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/b489ec21-4d3c-3fd6-a910-4559fb4f3ca9 Fr. John concludes this message series reflecting on how God shares his kingdom with us as we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King.  May the Lord be king of our hearts and lives!

]]> Fr. John concludes this message series reflecting on how God shares his kingdom with us as we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King.  May the Lord be king of our hearts and lives!

]]> REVJJ false No 1082 331 full The Warm Up - Sunday November 23, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday November 23, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-november-23-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-november-23-2025/#comments Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:09:50 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/58f6168e-8044-3b87-af01-a51d81dcb240 This coming weekend we celebrate the last Sunday of the Church's year with the Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe.  The gospel chosen for this celebration is the Lord's crucifixion---the most perfect act of love of the King for his people.  Jesus is a king who does not impose his power but uses his grace to set us free!!  Will we be faithful servants and share the light he offers to each of us?

]]> This coming weekend we celebrate the last Sunday of the Church's year with the Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe.  The gospel chosen for this celebration is the Lord's crucifixion---the most perfect act of love of the King for his people.  Jesus is a king who does not impose his power but uses his grace to set us free!!  Will we be faithful servants and share the light he offers to each of us?

]]> REVJJ false No 630 329 full GOOD NEWS Message Series - Homily #6 GOOD NEWS Message Series - Homily #6 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/good-news-message-series-homily-6/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/good-news-message-series-homily-6/#comments Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:55:59 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/8cbf6c91-a59e-327f-bad2-3bcf447643d9 In the sixth homily of the message series Fr. John reminds us that in the chaos and the ups and downs of life---God helps us endure and persevere. This is good news. Fr. John even talks about St. Ignatius of Loyola and Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider.

]]> In the sixth homily of the message series Fr. John reminds us that in the chaos and the ups and downs of life---God helps us endure and persevere. This is good news. Fr. John even talks about St. Ignatius of Loyola and Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider.

]]> REVJJ false No 1003 330 full The Warm Up - Sunday November 16, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday November 16, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-november-16-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-november-16-2025/#comments Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:50:06 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/bbfac26a-67c4-3721-a0b9-cdd17a8da346 As we approach the end of the Church's liturgical year---we are reminded to endure as witnesses of the Good News in everything we do.  We should not get caught up in things of this world but use things of this world to bring others to the grace of heaven.  Will we trust the Lord and endure the challenges of the world and share His mercy together?

]]> As we approach the end of the Church's liturgical year---we are reminded to endure as witnesses of the Good News in everything we do.  We should not get caught up in things of this world but use things of this world to bring others to the grace of heaven.  Will we trust the Lord and endure the challenges of the world and share His mercy together?

]]> REVJJ false No 610 327 full GOOD NEWS Message Series - Homily #5 GOOD NEWS Message Series - Homily #5 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/good-news-message-series-homily-5/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/good-news-message-series-homily-5/#comments Sun, 09 Nov 2025 11:47:43 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/66d0af7d-2d0a-34b5-87c3-c0e6baa61842 Fr. John continues to preach about the GOOD NEWS of our faith by reminding us that we are the Church---the temples of the Holy Spirit and living stones and a flowing river of salvation for the world. We have the privilege of sharing in the work and ministry of grace with Christ. That is always good news!

]]> Fr. John continues to preach about the GOOD NEWS of our faith by reminding us that we are the Church---the temples of the Holy Spirit and living stones and a flowing river of salvation for the world. We have the privilege of sharing in the work and ministry of grace with Christ. That is always good news!

]]> REVJJ false No 1025 328 full The Warm Up - Sunday November 9, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday November 9, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-november-9-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-november-9-2025/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:50:16 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/718577ac-9fdf-3ec4-a5cb-fb1fb0c0dbc6 This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran.  This is the Cathedral parish of the Bishop of Roma---the Pope.  This also means it is the mother parish of the entire Catholic Church.  Yet what is most essential to realize is that we, the faithful---are the true and living Church with Christ at the head.  Bricks and mortar are temporary, but the Body of Christ is forever.

]]> This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran.  This is the Cathedral parish of the Bishop of Roma---the Pope.  This also means it is the mother parish of the entire Catholic Church.  Yet what is most essential to realize is that we, the faithful---are the true and living Church with Christ at the head.  Bricks and mortar are temporary, but the Body of Christ is forever.

]]> REVJJ false No 604 326 full GOOD NEWS Message Series - Homily #4 GOOD NEWS Message Series - Homily #4 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/good-news-message-series-homily-4/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/good-news-message-series-homily-4/#comments Sun, 02 Nov 2025 13:03:01 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/19b69de6-3220-375b-8426-d09514031bfc Fr. John continues to share the GOOD NEWS as we celebrate the Solemnity of All Souls Day. Christ offers us the gift of eternity right now in our lives today and later in heaven. Are we willing to embrace this gracious gift?

]]> Fr. John continues to share the GOOD NEWS as we celebrate the Solemnity of All Souls Day. Christ offers us the gift of eternity right now in our lives today and later in heaven. Are we willing to embrace this gracious gift?

]]> REVJJ false No 924 325 full The Warm Up - Sunday November 2, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday November 2, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-november-2-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-november-2-2025/#comments Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:46:03 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/e2a87786-c59c-3c53-a2b9-8f0e83ac4b28 This Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of All Souls' Day.  Jesus has compassion in the gospel this weekend and brings back to life a young man and brings him back to his mother.  Jesus gives us new life both now and of course in heaven.  Are we ready to embrace that gift by living as saints today?  May we always remember all those who have died---may they rest in peace with Jesus, our Good Shepherd.

]]> This Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of All Souls' Day.  Jesus has compassion in the gospel this weekend and brings back to life a young man and brings him back to his mother.  Jesus gives us new life both now and of course in heaven.  Are we ready to embrace that gift by living as saints today?  May we always remember all those who have died---may they rest in peace with Jesus, our Good Shepherd.

]]> REVJJ false No 602 323 full GOOD NEWS Message Series - Homily #3 GOOD NEWS Message Series - Homily #3 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/good-news-message-series-homily-3/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/good-news-message-series-homily-3/#comments Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:48:40 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/2380c53a-2860-3179-b0d7-75095970a580 This weekend Fr. John continues in this message series focused on the the GOOD NEWS of the Gospel. This weekend he reminds us that we all have cracks and gaps in our lives---but God fills these gaps when we seek the Lord out with humble and open hearts.

]]> This weekend Fr. John continues in this message series focused on the the GOOD NEWS of the Gospel. This weekend he reminds us that we all have cracks and gaps in our lives---but God fills these gaps when we seek the Lord out with humble and open hearts.

]]> REVJJ false No 847 324 full The Warm Up - Sunday October 26, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday October 26, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-october-26-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-october-26-2025/#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:41:27 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/44ae9fe5-1f58-3e7e-b376-564f012248b2 This weekend's gospel is all about the need for humility in our lives.  This helps us build our relationships with God and others---and helps us change and become who God has made us to be.  Without humility, we push away the Lord and those around us.  May we always have open and generous hearts rooted in a need for God's powerful love!

]]> This weekend's gospel is all about the need for humility in our lives.  This helps us build our relationships with God and others---and helps us change and become who God has made us to be.  Without humility, we push away the Lord and those around us.  May we always have open and generous hearts rooted in a need for God's powerful love!

]]> REVJJ false No 604 321 full GOOD NEWS Message Series - Homily #2 GOOD NEWS Message Series - Homily #2 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/good-news-message-series-homily-2/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/good-news-message-series-homily-2/#comments Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:05:36 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/e8b13056-cc49-362d-885c-27bcf271bf75 Fr. John continues this message series reflecting on prayer as our faith language in which we speak to God and we listen to him. We know that God is on our side and works for us and with us so that we can live the best life ever---even when God says no to our prayers sometimes!!

]]> Fr. John continues this message series reflecting on prayer as our faith language in which we speak to God and we listen to him. We know that God is on our side and works for us and with us so that we can live the best life ever---even when God says no to our prayers sometimes!!

]]> REVJJ false No 861 322 full Faith and Works - Episode #29 - FAMILY & SCHOOL LEAD Faith and Works - Episode #29 - FAMILY & SCHOOL LEAD https://revjj.podbean.com/e/faith-and-works-episode-28-family-school-lead/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/faith-and-works-episode-28-family-school-lead/#comments Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:26:40 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/776916e9-9cb1-3fb4-986c-fbcae39e07b8 In this episode we welcome the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes FAMILY & SCHOOL LEAD -- Ali Chinnick.  Fr. John chats about this new pastoral ministry role in the family of parishes as we continue to restructure in order to most fully live out the IGNITE THE MISSION Pastoral Plan.  Ali and Fr. John discuss the amazing ministry taking place in all our schools, sacramental preparation and our outreach to families!!  There is a lot of GOOD NEWS!!

]]> In this episode we welcome the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes FAMILY & SCHOOL LEAD -- Ali Chinnick.  Fr. John chats about this new pastoral ministry role in the family of parishes as we continue to restructure in order to most fully live out the IGNITE THE MISSION Pastoral Plan.  Ali and Fr. John discuss the amazing ministry taking place in all our schools, sacramental preparation and our outreach to families!!  There is a lot of GOOD NEWS!!

]]> REVJJ false No 1960 320 full The Warm Up - Sunday October 19, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday October 19, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-october-19-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-october-19-2025/#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:41:25 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/a308001f-2527-3096-9aab-ae7cc057c915 Jesus tells the disciples a parable about a widow and an unjust judge that remind us to pray always and not to lose heart.  The good news is that God is for us and helps us because He loves us---we don't need to convince Him of that.  He is on our side--so we need to trust Him and open our hearts and lives to His grace.

]]> Jesus tells the disciples a parable about a widow and an unjust judge that remind us to pray always and not to lose heart.  The good news is that God is for us and helps us because He loves us---we don't need to convince Him of that.  He is on our side--so we need to trust Him and open our hearts and lives to His grace.

]]> REVJJ false No 596 319 full GOOD NEWS Message Series - Homily #1 GOOD NEWS Message Series - Homily #1 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/good-news-message-series-homily-1/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/good-news-message-series-homily-1/#comments Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:08:20 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/84467987-dd1d-3b78-8a67-3f7dddac30dc Fr. John begins a new seven part message series called GOOD NEWS. Christ and His gospel is always good news and Jesus heals our lives. We are called to seek healing from the Lord and be healers for others. This is GOOD NEWS!

]]> Fr. John begins a new seven part message series called GOOD NEWS. Christ and His gospel is always good news and Jesus heals our lives. We are called to seek healing from the Lord and be healers for others. This is GOOD NEWS!

]]> REVJJ false No 1046 318 full The Warm Up - Sunday October 12, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday October 12, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-october-12-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-october-12-2025/#comments Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:06:38 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/4858a5e9-4af0-323f-8736-c24ed1d045bc This weekend the gospel tells us Jesus healed 10 lepers but only one came back to thank Him.  Jesus always seeks to heal us and bring us life---we need to search and cry out---LORD, MASTER, HAVE MERCY ON US!!  Christ heals us so we can heal others----what AMAZING NEWS!!  Let us always celebrate and share the power and grace of the gospel!!

]]> This weekend the gospel tells us Jesus healed 10 lepers but only one came back to thank Him.  Jesus always seeks to heal us and bring us life---we need to search and cry out---LORD, MASTER, HAVE MERCY ON US!!  Christ heals us so we can heal others----what AMAZING NEWS!!  Let us always celebrate and share the power and grace of the gospel!!

]]> REVJJ false No 579 317 full ALL IN Message Series - Homily #4 ALL IN Message Series - Homily #4 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/all-in-message-series-homily-4/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/all-in-message-series-homily-4/#comments Sat, 04 Oct 2025 20:20:35 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/d7177ad6-e7e7-35f9-adef-f9fac893bd61 Fr. John concludes the message series with a final homily reminding us that if we want to increase in faith and discipleship--the family of parishes is the perfect place to grow!

]]> Fr. John concludes the message series with a final homily reminding us that if we want to increase in faith and discipleship--the family of parishes is the perfect place to grow!

]]> REVJJ false No 1036 316 full The Warm Up - Sunday October 5, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday October 5, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-october-5-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-october-5-2025/#comments Tue, 30 Sep 2025 23:25:23 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/a9e81c20-b08f-39a3-b69d-b05a7155e4c3 How can we increase our faith?  The gospel this weekend invites us to have faith the size of a mustard seed---which can move a tree into the sea!!  May we be faithful and humble servants helping build the kingdom together.

]]> How can we increase our faith?  The gospel this weekend invites us to have faith the size of a mustard seed---which can move a tree into the sea!!  May we be faithful and humble servants helping build the kingdom together.

]]> REVJJ false No 601 315 full The Warm Up - Sunday September 28, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday September 28, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-september-28-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-september-28-2025/#comments Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:27:16 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/f2cb59f9-bc6c-3e19-a9ea-1a5de043c24d Jesus shares a parable in the gospel this weekend that causes us to reflect personally and calls us to action in our world today.  Will we make what Jesus shares a priority in our lives?  Listen to find out more!

]]> Jesus shares a parable in the gospel this weekend that causes us to reflect personally and calls us to action in our world today.  Will we make what Jesus shares a priority in our lives?  Listen to find out more!

]]> REVJJ false No 596 314 full The Warm Up - Sunday September 21, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday September 21, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-september-21-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-september-21-2025/#comments Sat, 20 Sep 2025 21:48:59 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/5b3bba98-68e3-3b8f-8ca8-1b8205ea22fb We can only have one master----we cannot serve God and wealth nor ourselves.  How can we choose God rather than so many other things in our lives?  Are we shrewd enough to make sure faith is first in our lives?  Listen to learn more!!

]]> We can only have one master----we cannot serve God and wealth nor ourselves.  How can we choose God rather than so many other things in our lives?  Are we shrewd enough to make sure faith is first in our lives?  Listen to learn more!!

]]> REVJJ false No 606 312 full ALL IN Message Series - Homily #3 ALL IN Message Series - Homily #3 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/all-in-message-series-homily-3/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/all-in-message-series-homily-3/#comments Sat, 20 Sep 2025 21:48:36 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/309a04f3-490a-3c8f-b105-b712a1d9e727 Fr. John continues in his message series called ALL IN by calling all of us to jump into the deep end and be disciples in the world that needs to see and know a better path---the path of Christ. He shares 6 qualities that the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes is focusing on for all parishioners.

]]> Fr. John continues in his message series called ALL IN by calling all of us to jump into the deep end and be disciples in the world that needs to see and know a better path---the path of Christ. He shares 6 qualities that the Chatham Catholic Family of Parishes is focusing on for all parishioners.

]]> REVJJ false No 1234 313 full ALL IN Message Series - Homily #2 ALL IN Message Series - Homily #2 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/all-in-message-series-homily-2/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/all-in-message-series-homily-2/#comments Sat, 13 Sep 2025 21:37:55 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/48dd6f24-1fb9-31f3-89bb-83f67b316c9f Fr. John continues in his message series called "ALL IN" by reflecting on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. To be a disciple we need to embrace the cross of salvation offered to us by Christ and to share the gift of the Cross to help all those in need.

]]> Fr. John continues in his message series called "ALL IN" by reflecting on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. To be a disciple we need to embrace the cross of salvation offered to us by Christ and to share the gift of the Cross to help all those in need.

]]> REVJJ false No 950 311 full Faith & Works - Episode #28 - A DISCIPLE'S ROAD STORY Faith & Works - Episode #28 - A DISCIPLE'S ROAD STORY https://revjj.podbean.com/e/faith-works-episode-28-a-disciples-road-story/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/faith-works-episode-28-a-disciples-road-story/#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2025 23:12:38 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/e7371e17-6203-3beb-be2d-d9b3f4c7cf24 Please check out the newest “FAITH & WORKS” podcast as Fr. John interviews two new Catholics—Len & Robin Thomason.  Listen to their journey to Chatham, to our family of parishes and to Christ in the Catholic Church.  Who knew that a full parking lot at Mass can change lives? 

]]> Please check out the newest “FAITH & WORKS” podcast as Fr. John interviews two new Catholics—Len & Robin Thomason.  Listen to their journey to Chatham, to our family of parishes and to Christ in the Catholic Church.  Who knew that a full parking lot at Mass can change lives? 

]]> REVJJ false No 1517 310 full ALL IN Message Series - Homily #1 ALL IN Message Series - Homily #1 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/all-in-message-series-homily-1/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/all-in-message-series-homily-1/#comments Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:24:47 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/24f3c297-9e99-3597-9cac-350e4d2a343c Fr. John begins a new message series reflecting on the Chatham Catholic IGNITE THE MISSION PASTORAL PLAN on forming disciples who reach out to all.  This first homily reminds us to place Jesus at the top of our priority list.  Listen to know how to do that better.

]]> Fr. John begins a new message series reflecting on the Chatham Catholic IGNITE THE MISSION PASTORAL PLAN on forming disciples who reach out to all.  This first homily reminds us to place Jesus at the top of our priority list.  Listen to know how to do that better.

]]> REVJJ false No 1015 309 full The Warm Up - Sunday September14, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday September14, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-september14-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-september14-2025/#comments Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:30:26 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/80d7e9c9-bca4-3c21-b9f5-808192668e1e This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Triumph of the Cross.  Jesus descended from heaven to lift us up to heaven.  This happens through the gift of the cross.  May we serve as disciples lifting other people up to our Father in heaven!

]]> This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Triumph of the Cross.  Jesus descended from heaven to lift us up to heaven.  This happens through the gift of the cross.  May we serve as disciples lifting other people up to our Father in heaven!

]]> REVJJ false No 596 308 full The Warm Up - Sunday August 31, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday August 31, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-august-31-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-august-31-2025/#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2025 22:14:50 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/6f05a2d8-9609-33e1-9a40-3ec5e309f4ad The gospel invites us to be humble so that others may exalt us.  May we always realize that we are not the centre of the universe and there is a true grace when we honour, love and support others.  This weekend's gospel was so meaningful to Fr. John----he went passed the 10 minute mark---but not by much!

]]> The gospel invites us to be humble so that others may exalt us.  May we always realize that we are not the centre of the universe and there is a true grace when we honour, love and support others.  This weekend's gospel was so meaningful to Fr. John----he went passed the 10 minute mark---but not by much!

]]> REVJJ false No 611 307 full The Warm Up - Sunday August 24, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday August 24, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-august-24-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-august-24-2025/#comments Thu, 21 Aug 2025 22:00:49 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/40e57789-50ef-3423-b7c4-7226ade205db This weekend Jesus tells us to strive through the narrow door to enter the Kingdom of God.  What does this really mean?  Do we have to earn our way to heaven?  Not really.  We are called to live a life rooted in Christ alone, who is enough and not try to carry everything else that the world offers.  Like athletes, we are called to surrender ourselves to the life of the gospel each day.  Will we choose the Lord?  Listen to find out more.

]]> This weekend Jesus tells us to strive through the narrow door to enter the Kingdom of God.  What does this really mean?  Do we have to earn our way to heaven?  Not really.  We are called to live a life rooted in Christ alone, who is enough and not try to carry everything else that the world offers.  Like athletes, we are called to surrender ourselves to the life of the gospel each day.  Will we choose the Lord?  Listen to find out more.

]]> REVJJ false No 599 306 full The Warm Up - Sunday August 17, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday August 17, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-august-17-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-august-17-2025/#comments Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:32:28 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/328071e8-8a93-37a3-9ea8-e6e815908227 In the gospel this Sunday, Jesus says he hasn't come to bring peace but division.  What does He mean?  There is no room to sit on the fence or be lukewarm.  We need to choose to follow Christ and set aside the division in our hearts and around us.  How can we do that?  Listen to find out more.

]]> In the gospel this Sunday, Jesus says he hasn't come to bring peace but division.  What does He mean?  There is no room to sit on the fence or be lukewarm.  We need to choose to follow Christ and set aside the division in our hearts and around us.  How can we do that?  Listen to find out more.

]]> REVJJ false No 534 305 full The Warm Up - Sunday August 10, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday August 10, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-august-10-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-august-10-2025/#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:31:31 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/b32b7391-81e1-3773-92cb-0814f3032150 The gospel this weekend reminds us to be on guard, living and sharing the Good News so that when Christ returns he finds us faithfully serving.  Do we invest in our heavenly future or simply seek to secure earthly comfort that eventually fades away?  May the Lord help reorganize our priorities with the call to mission first in our lives!!

]]> The gospel this weekend reminds us to be on guard, living and sharing the Good News so that when Christ returns he finds us faithfully serving.  Do we invest in our heavenly future or simply seek to secure earthly comfort that eventually fades away?  May the Lord help reorganize our priorities with the call to mission first in our lives!!

]]> REVJJ false No 602 304 full The Warm Up - Sunday August 3, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday August 3, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-august-3-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-august-3-2025/#comments Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:48:28 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/98a3fbe0-be40-3d32-9b24-fdaa2be29315 What are our lives all about?  Is it about stuff?  Do you have a storage unit or is your garage/basement filled with boxes not remembering what is there?  Jesus in the gospel warns us about all kinds of greed and the call for us to be rich towards God.  How can we do this?  Listen to find out more.

]]> What are our lives all about?  Is it about stuff?  Do you have a storage unit or is your garage/basement filled with boxes not remembering what is there?  Jesus in the gospel warns us about all kinds of greed and the call for us to be rich towards God.  How can we do this?  Listen to find out more.

]]> REVJJ false No 596 303 full The Warm Up - Sunday July 27, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday July 27, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-july-27-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-july-27-2025/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:33:20 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/57eb24f0-2a7f-3fea-8f2e-1fff16ace824 Prayer is important not just for ourselves but for the sake of others.  Jesus always answers our prayers but not always the way we want----but definitely the way we need.  Prayer transforms our lives and always calls us to action.  Does our prayer help us to be a better disciple in our world today?

]]> Prayer is important not just for ourselves but for the sake of others.  Jesus always answers our prayers but not always the way we want----but definitely the way we need.  Prayer transforms our lives and always calls us to action.  Does our prayer help us to be a better disciple in our world today?

]]> REVJJ false No 594 302 full The Warm Up - Sunday July 20, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday July 20, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-july-20-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-july-20-2025/#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:18:33 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/f6144390-5e19-3b9a-b27a-678a7d44dca9 In the gospel this weekend we hear the story of Martha and Mary who host Jesus and the disciples at their home.  Martha is busy and distracted with tasks and Mary is at the feet of Jesus listening to Him.  This gospel reminds us that we are called to push away the many distractions that we have in our lives and be connected to Christ and one another.

]]> In the gospel this weekend we hear the story of Martha and Mary who host Jesus and the disciples at their home.  Martha is busy and distracted with tasks and Mary is at the feet of Jesus listening to Him.  This gospel reminds us that we are called to push away the many distractions that we have in our lives and be connected to Christ and one another.

]]> REVJJ false No 560 301 full The Warm Up - July 13, 2025 The Warm Up - July 13, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-july-13-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-july-13-2025/#comments Sat, 12 Jul 2025 07:47:20 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/9139efd0-862d-30d9-8973-defc0c28fcbf The story of the Good Samaritan teaches us that to show mercy means to embrace the inconvenience of the Gospel with radical generosity.  God's love helps us see this as a true way to encounter and embrace our neighbours---that is---everyone because they are our brothers and sisters!

]]> The story of the Good Samaritan teaches us that to show mercy means to embrace the inconvenience of the Gospel with radical generosity.  God's love helps us see this as a true way to encounter and embrace our neighbours---that is---everyone because they are our brothers and sisters!

]]> REVJJ false No 600 300 full The Warm Up - Sunday June 29, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday June 29, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-june-29-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-june-29-2025/#comments Sat, 28 Jun 2025 10:20:52 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/d9e34ab4-258a-3501-ad27-dde495d9fdfc This weekend we celebrate the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.  These two great apostles teach us how to be faithful and loving disciples in our world today.  Their presence and grace lives on in the Church and should in each one of us.

]]> This weekend we celebrate the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.  These two great apostles teach us how to be faithful and loving disciples in our world today.  Their presence and grace lives on in the Church and should in each one of us.

]]> REVJJ false No 598 299 full The Warm Up - Sunday June 22, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday June 22, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-june-22-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-june-22-2025/#comments Fri, 20 Jun 2025 08:18:13 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/e013eb2b-34f5-367e-9da8-ffeb51edb6a8 As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, we remember that at Mass we received the Risen Lord himself---so that we can share His love, hope, joy and peace with the world.  The Lord magnifies the ordinary and makes things extraordinary.  Let us trust in Him!!

]]> As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, we remember that at Mass we received the Risen Lord himself---so that we can share His love, hope, joy and peace with the world.  The Lord magnifies the ordinary and makes things extraordinary.  Let us trust in Him!!

]]> REVJJ false No 583 298 full The Warm Up - Sunday June 15, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday June 15, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-june-15-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-june-15-2025/#comments Fri, 13 Jun 2025 09:38:01 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/08973628-67f9-30f4-b808-565cd3aa6368 This Sunday we celebrate Trinity Sunday.  The heart of God is love.  The Father, Son and Holy Spirit radiates love that goes beyond themselves as a community of grace.  We are made in the image and likeness of God---we too are called to be a community of love and light.  How can that happen?  God invites us into His divine life---will we say YES?

]]> This Sunday we celebrate Trinity Sunday.  The heart of God is love.  The Father, Son and Holy Spirit radiates love that goes beyond themselves as a community of grace.  We are made in the image and likeness of God---we too are called to be a community of love and light.  How can that happen?  God invites us into His divine life---will we say YES?

]]> REVJJ false No 596 297 full The Warm Up - Sunday June 8, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday June 8, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-june-8-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-june-8-2025/#comments Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:39:59 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/865d82d8-c7dd-3ee4-a373-16caa13365c3 Come Holy Spirit!!  This weekend we celebrate Pentecost Sunday in which we embrace the breath of the Holy Spirit  having the courage and grace to bring healing, hope and eternal life!!  The Church does not have a mission, it is mission!!  May we be true missionaries in our world today.

]]> Come Holy Spirit!!  This weekend we celebrate Pentecost Sunday in which we embrace the breath of the Holy Spirit  having the courage and grace to bring healing, hope and eternal life!!  The Church does not have a mission, it is mission!!  May we be true missionaries in our world today.

]]> REVJJ false No 599 296 full The Warm Up - Sunday June 1, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday June 1, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-june-1-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-june-1-2025/#comments Thu, 29 May 2025 10:41:30 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/67bfea46-05a5-396d-a6d2-5b200fadff43 This weekend we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord---we celebrate Christ Risen and are commissioned to be true witnesses in our world today.  How can we share the Gospel in our world that can change the lives of people?  Only together as faith communities willing to serve and sacrifice for others.  COME HOLY SPIRIT!

]]> This weekend we celebrate the Ascension of the Lord---we celebrate Christ Risen and are commissioned to be true witnesses in our world today.  How can we share the Gospel in our world that can change the lives of people?  Only together as faith communities willing to serve and sacrifice for others.  COME HOLY SPIRIT!

]]> REVJJ false No 600 295 full The Warm Up - Sunday May 11, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday May 11, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-may-11-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-may-11-2025/#comments Mon, 05 May 2025 22:21:09 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/15e8f47c-7a0b-37d8-9cc5-bfb24c833aaf Jesus is the Good Shepherd who guides us---the sheep.  As we celebrate the Easter season we rejoice in the gift of the resurrection and as faithful sheep, turn down the noise around us and tune into the voice of Christ.  We do this so we can be faithful disciples sharing the JOY OF THE GOSPEL!!

]]> Jesus is the Good Shepherd who guides us---the sheep.  As we celebrate the Easter season we rejoice in the gift of the resurrection and as faithful sheep, turn down the noise around us and tune into the voice of Christ.  We do this so we can be faithful disciples sharing the JOY OF THE GOSPEL!!

]]> REVJJ false No 586 294 full The Warm Up - Sunday May 4, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday May 4, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-may-4-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-may-4-2025/#comments Fri, 02 May 2025 10:14:44 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/469ac91d-fdaa-35d1-8e1f-4dc4ae63781b As we celebrate Easter and the Resurrection---Jesus appears for the third time to the disciples showing them the reality that He is alive!!  What does Easter mean for us and do we find the Risen Lord in our daily life?  We need to fall in love with Him and follow Him sharing the joy of eternal life that we can experience even now!!

]]> As we celebrate Easter and the Resurrection---Jesus appears for the third time to the disciples showing them the reality that He is alive!!  What does Easter mean for us and do we find the Risen Lord in our daily life?  We need to fall in love with Him and follow Him sharing the joy of eternal life that we can experience even now!!

]]> REVJJ false No 585 293 full The Warm Up - Good Friday April 18, 2025 The Warm Up - Good Friday April 18, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-good-friday-april-18-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-good-friday-april-18-2025/#comments Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:41:21 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/4ba055a0-1135-3335-af64-e1b1432fc55c Today we celebrate Christ's death on the cross for our salvation.  We come to hear the Passion according to John, adore the cross of salvation and receive Holy Communion at the Solemn Good Friday liturgy.  May this day of prayer and reflection transform us as faithful messengers of the Good News today!!

]]> Today we celebrate Christ's death on the cross for our salvation.  We come to hear the Passion according to John, adore the cross of salvation and receive Holy Communion at the Solemn Good Friday liturgy.  May this day of prayer and reflection transform us as faithful messengers of the Good News today!!

]]> REVJJ false No 506 292 full The Warm Up - Holy Thursday April 17, 2025 The Warm Up - Holy Thursday April 17, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-holy-thursday-april-17-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-holy-thursday-april-17-2025/#comments Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:20:23 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/9c215b95-d127-39a8-85dc-3d05cbd92208 As we enter the Easter Triduum with Holy Thursday, we are embarking on a spiritual journey of grace where we encounter Christ and His eternal love for us.  Jesus washes the feet of the disciples as we hear from the Gospel of John today---may we be open and allow Christ to cleanse us with His love and may we serve others with that same compassion and hope!!

]]> As we enter the Easter Triduum with Holy Thursday, we are embarking on a spiritual journey of grace where we encounter Christ and His eternal love for us.  Jesus washes the feet of the disciples as we hear from the Gospel of John today---may we be open and allow Christ to cleanse us with His love and may we serve others with that same compassion and hope!!

]]> REVJJ false No 568 291 full The Warm Up - Sunday April 13, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday April 13, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-april-13-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-april-13-2025/#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:32:56 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/700e8679-2ead-3d22-b0ec-12146c99ca33 Fr. John reads the shorter version of the Passion according to Luke and offers some reflections that can help us journey through Holy Week to Easter.  This is the beginning of the most powerful time in the liturgical year---may we be attentive to the grace and strength of the season!!

]]> Fr. John reads the shorter version of the Passion according to Luke and offers some reflections that can help us journey through Holy Week to Easter.  This is the beginning of the most powerful time in the liturgical year---may we be attentive to the grace and strength of the season!!

]]> REVJJ false No 596 290 full The Warm Up - Sunday April 6, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday April 6, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-april-6-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-april-6-2025/#comments Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:44:15 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/db07bd92-84ba-373c-8e33-d19e6dd060bc This coming weekend we have the story of the woman caught in adultery from the Gospel of John.  This powerful moment in Christ's ministry beckons us to change our perspective from condemnation and judgment to compassion, mercy and forgiveness.  Lent is all about changing our ways and follow God's way.  Will we allow that to happen in our lives?

]]> This coming weekend we have the story of the woman caught in adultery from the Gospel of John.  This powerful moment in Christ's ministry beckons us to change our perspective from condemnation and judgment to compassion, mercy and forgiveness.  Lent is all about changing our ways and follow God's way.  Will we allow that to happen in our lives?

]]> REVJJ false No 594 289 full The Warm Up - Sunday March 30, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday March 30, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-march-30-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-march-30-2025/#comments Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:55:46 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/8074c01c-5ed3-35c9-8cca-6f3e9b80581a The parable that we hear this weekend reminds us of how the Gospel is unfair----in a good way.  The Story of the Prodigal Son is really a story of the wasteful Father who brings compassion, mercy and life back to his younger son.  Lent helps us be wasteful or generously unfair with compassion and love to those who need God's grace, bringing hope. joy and love to those in greatest need.

]]> The parable that we hear this weekend reminds us of how the Gospel is unfair----in a good way.  The Story of the Prodigal Son is really a story of the wasteful Father who brings compassion, mercy and life back to his younger son.  Lent helps us be wasteful or generously unfair with compassion and love to those who need God's grace, bringing hope. joy and love to those in greatest need.

]]> REVJJ false No 600 288 full The Warm Up - Sunday March 23, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday March 23, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-march-23-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-march-23-2025/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:39:58 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/ce2ee130-be5c-353f-8286-3c4d2867946c Lent is a time for us to reflect on whether we are being faithful disciples that bear good fruit for the world.  If not, then we need to change and if not enough, we need to do more.  Our God offers us many many chances to change and return to him---but there is an urgency on our part to do this quickly and without delay.  Let' also help others draw close to the love of Christ!!

]]> Lent is a time for us to reflect on whether we are being faithful disciples that bear good fruit for the world.  If not, then we need to change and if not enough, we need to do more.  Our God offers us many many chances to change and return to him---but there is an urgency on our part to do this quickly and without delay.  Let' also help others draw close to the love of Christ!!

]]> REVJJ false No 587 287 full The Warm Up - Sunday March 16, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday March 16, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-march-16-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-march-16-2025/#comments Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:52:21 -0400 revjj.podbean.com/8abec193-360d-3a0a-a26d-0ec4d16b0542 As we celebrate the Second Sunday of Lent, we experience in the gospel another epiphany moment on a mountain top realizing who Jesus really is as the Son of God.  We need mountain top encouragement and perspective to be true missionaries in our world.  Where do we find them in our lives today?

]]> As we celebrate the Second Sunday of Lent, we experience in the gospel another epiphany moment on a mountain top realizing who Jesus really is as the Son of God.  We need mountain top encouragement and perspective to be true missionaries in our world.  Where do we find them in our lives today?

]]> REVJJ false No 605 286 full The Warm Up - Sunday March 9, 2025 The Warm Up - Sunday March 9, 2025 https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-march-9-2025/ https://revjj.podbean.com/e/the-warm-up-sunday-march-9-2025/#comments Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:13:30 -0500 revjj.podbean.com/521008d8-114f-3724-8bec-c5f316c8f2a3 This coming weekend we celebrate the First Sunday of Lent.  This holy season is a journey and pilgrimage that has us travel from sin, death and selfishness to peace, service and life by embracing Christ in our lives.  Are we on the move or are we staying still?  Is Lent a time of change for us?  Do we think we need change?  Listen for more!

]]> This coming weekend we celebrate the First Sunday of Lent.  This holy season is a journey and pilgrimage that has us travel from sin, death and selfishness to peace, service and life by embracing Christ in our lives.  Are we on the move or are we staying still?  Is Lent a time of change for us?  Do we think we need change?  Listen for more!

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