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Welcome to my Blog. I hope you enjoy the different writings. Please be aware these are often rough outlines of reflections and homilies. Often not present are the illustration stories, these are usually chosen just prior to the Mass or Service. For those who follow regularly and attend the Masses I preach you can readily see the basis and metamorphosis from text to spoken word. If you are offended, great! Sort of!! It means you are reading closely but please read closer still. I have one interest, your peace in this life and your salvation unto eternal life.

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A New Song

by Gerry Palermo, posted in Catholic

Greetings on this the Second Sunday in Ordinary TimeReadings: Isaiah 49:3, 5-6; Psalm 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10; 1 Corinthians 1:1-3; John 1:29-34 Summary Have you ever have a song get stuck in your head? Someone nearby singing or humming a really good song or a really annoying song just long enough — that it … Continue reading A New Song

His Heart’s Desire

by Gerry Palermo, posted in Catholic, Justice

Greetings on this the Memorial of Saint Anthony, AbbotReadings: 1 Samuel 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1; Psalm 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Mark 2:13-17 Summary LORD, the king finds joy in your power; in your victory how greatly he rejoices! You have granted him his heart’s desire; you did not refuse the request of his lips. Many tax collectors … Continue reading His Heart’s Desire

Carried

by Gerry Palermo, posted in Catholic

Greetings on this the Friday of the First Week in Ordinary TimeReadings: 1 Samuel 8:4-7, 10-22a; Psalm 89:16-17, 18-19; Mark 2:1-12 Summary Many gathered together so that there was no longer room for them, not even around the door, and he preached the word to them. They came bringing to him a paralytic carried by … Continue reading Carried

I’m Begging You – See Me!

by Gerry Palermo, posted in Catholic

Greetings on this the Thursday of the First Week in Ordinary TimeReadings: 1 Samuel 4:1-11; Psalm 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mark 1:40-45 Summary The Cleansing of a Leper A leper came to him and kneeling down begged him (Mk 1:40a). To beg is to want to be seen, recognized and valued. I will offer to you … Continue reading I’m Begging You – See Me!

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