Fr Jim Chern's Homilies

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 additionally named Archdiocesan Director of Campus Ministry by Cardinal Joseph Tobin.

SHADY BUT LEGAL – Homily 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sept 21, 2025

Readings for 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 21, 2025 Reading 1, Amos 8:4-7 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 113:1-2, 4-6, 7-8 Reading 2, First Timothy 2:1-8 Gospel, Luke 16:1-13

09-21
16:33

“WHY” – Homily for The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Sept 14, 2025

Mass Readings for The Exaltation of the Holy Cross - Sunday September 14, 2025 Reading 1, Numbers 21:4-9 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 78:1-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38 Reading 2, Philippians 2:6-11 Gospel, John 3:13-17

09-14
17:35

WHAT IF JESUS REALLY MEANT IT – Homily for 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - 9/7/25

Mass Readings for 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 7, 2025 Reading 1, Wisdom 9:13-18 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14-17 Reading 2, Philemon 1:9-10, 12-17 Gospel, Luke 14:25-33

09-07
16:16

SEEN, KNOWN, LOVED – Where real greatness begins - 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 31, 2025

Mass Readings for 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 31, 2025 Reading 1, Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 68:4-5, 6-7, 10-11 Reading 2, Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24 Gospel, Luke 14:1, 7-14

08-31
10:27

GETTING INTO HEAVEN – Homily for the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 24, 2025

Mass readings for the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 24, 2025, are: First Reading: Isaiah 66:18-21; Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 117:1, 2; Second Reading: Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13; and the Gospel: Luke 13:22-30.

08-24
12:24

FAITH IN THE CISTERN – TRUTH IN THE BUNKER – Homily 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time 8-17-25

Mass Readings for 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time - August 17, 2025 Reading 1, Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 40:2, 3, 4, 18 Reading 2, Hebrews 12:1-4 Gospel, Luke 12:49-53

08-16
15:18

NO REGRETS - The Assumption and the Melody of Mary’s Life - Homily August 15, 2025

NO REGRETS - The Assumption and the Melody of Mary’s Life - Homily August 15, 2025 by Fr Jim Chern

08-15
08:11

ENDURING HOPE FROM NAGASAKI - Homily 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 10, 2025

ENDURING HOPE FROM NAGASAKI - Homily 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 10, 2025 by Fr Jim Chern

08-10
14:54

WHAT REALLY MATTERS – Homily 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mass Readings for 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 3, 2025 Reading 1, Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 Reading 2, Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11 Gospel, Luke 12:13-21

08-03
11:13

THE CONVERSATION THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING – Homily 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 27, 2025

Mass Readings for 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 27, 2025 Reading 1, Genesis 18:20-32 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 138:1-2, 2-3, 6-7, 7-8 Reading 2, Colossians 2:12-14 Gospel, Luke 11:1-13

07-27
13:17

FROM TEXAS TO GAZA - When Prayers are Mocked – Homily 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 20, 2025

Mass Readings for 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 20, 2025 Reading 1, Genesis 18:1-10 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 15:2-3, 3-4, 5 Reading 2, Colossians 1:24-28 Gospel, Luke 10:38-42

07-20
11:48

SIMPLE BUT NOT EASY – Homily for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 13, 2025

Mass Readings for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 13, 2025 Reading 1, Deuteronomy 30:10-14 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36, 37 Reading 2, Colossians 1:15-20 Gospel, Luke 10:25-37

07-13
11:47

THE ONLY SPOTLIGHT THAT MATTERS - 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 6, 2025

Mass Readings for 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 6, 2025 Reading 1, Isaiah 66:10-14 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20 Reading 2, Galatians 6:14-18 Gospel, Luke 10:1-12, 17-20

07-06
12:06

STRENGTH IN SURRENDER – The Legacy of Sts. Peter & Paul

Mass Readings Vigil of the Solemnity of Sts. Peter & Paul Reading I - Acts 3:1-10 Responsorial Psalm -Psalm 19:2-3, 4-5 Reading II - Galatians 1:11-20 Gospel - John 21:15-19

06-29
10:54

WHEN A WEEK IS ALL YOU HAVE – Fr. Eugene Hamilton & Corpus Christi – 6/22/25

Mass readings for Corpus Christi – 6/22/25 Reading 1, Genesis 14:18-20 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 110:1, 2, 3, 4 Reading 2, First Corinthians 11:23-26 Gospel, Luke 9:11-17

06-22
11:07

WHAT IF IT’S TRUE? MEETING THE MYSTERY OF THE TRINITY – Solemnity of the Holy Trinity 6-15-24

Mass Readings for the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity - Sunday June 15, 2025 Reading 1, Proverbs 8:22-31 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Reading 2, Romans 5:1-5 Gospel, John 16:12-15

06-15
11:33

LOOKING A LITTLE MORE REDEEMED - Pentecost Sunday 6/8/25

LOOKING A LITTLE MORE REDEEMED - Pentecost Sunday 6/8/25 Mass Readings for the Solemnity of Pentecost - Sunday June 8, 2025 Reading 1, Acts 2:1-11 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 Reading 2, First Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 Gospel, John 20:19-23

06-08
11:58

BEYOND THE EDGE – Homily for the Ascension of the Lord – 6/1/25

Mass readings for The Ascension of the Lord – Sunday, June 1, 2025 Acts 1:1-11 Psalms 47: 2-3, 6-7, 8-9 Ephesians 1:17-23 Luke 24:46-53

06-01
11:11

CHRIST’S PEACE – Not as the world gives – Homily 6th Sunday of Easter 5/25/25

Mass Readings for 6th Sunday of Easter - May 25, 2025 Reading 1, Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 Reading 2, Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23 Gospel, John 14:23-29

05-25
11:57

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DIE – Homily for 5th Sunday of Easter May 18, 2025

Mass Readings for 5th Sunday of Easter May 18, 2025 Reading 1, Acts 14:21-27 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13 Gospel, John 13:31-33, 34-35 Reading 2, Revelation 21:1-5

05-18
07:42

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