Saint Clement Shrine Podcast

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We Are Good at Measuring. There I was in the jury deliberation room, holding a 22 caliber for the first time. The other item we had was the judge’s instructions. Between the evidence and the law instructions, we were forced to give a guilty verdict of possession. When the verdict was read, the man behind... The post Gospel-Homily for Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time (2025) appeared first on St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine.

Plant Yourself at the Opportune Place Rather than Travel from One Disaster to Another. According to Jeremiah, the prophet, a tree planted near running water will produce much fruit. What does he mean by the analogy? Gabe de Guzman is one of the most sought-after dancers in the industry. The reason is that he adds... The post Gospel-Homily for Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time (2025) appeared first on St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine.

Peter: The Hardest Worker. When I first arrived at Saint Clement, during the weekdays I would work on upgrading the church. On the weekends, I was on-call for the five Longwood Hospitals. After three years, I thought, “I need a life; all I do is work.” So, I took up fly fishing. I was terrible at... The post Gospel-Homily for Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time (2025) appeared first on St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine.

“Now You Can Let Your Servant Go in Peace.” It appears that Simeon is in a good mood. He offers God a “happy” prayer from someone very content and grateful. This is not the typical prayer that would come out of our mouths. Usually, we ask God to help us with a difficulty or an... The post Gospel-Homily for Feast of The Presentation of The Lord (2025) appeared first on St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine.

Something Big Happens Around Eucharistic Table. One summer when I was in the seminary, I was sent to the Institut Catholique in Paris to learn French. On the first morning, students gathered in a large auditorium, and there, we were divided into smaller class units. Let me introduce to you the nationalities of my classmates.... The post Gospel-Homily for Third Sunday of Ordinary Time (2025) appeared first on St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine.

Luck or Gift. Does it ever happen that once in a while, you get lucky, and something great happens? Paul, in his letter this week, does not call it luck. He tells us it is because of the Spirit that we are able to do great things. Jeanne Jordan was 47 years old when she... The post Gospel-Homily for Second Sunday of Ordinary Time (2025) appeared first on St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine.

How John the Baptist and Jesus Saves: Stoop Down and Untie Sandal Straps. How does John the Baptist baptize? I picture myself arriving in the Jordan with a large crowd, and there I see him for the first time knee deep in the water, wearing camel hair and a leather belt. He looks like a... The post Gospel-Homily for Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (2025) appeared first on St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine.

Guiding lights Can Only Work in the Dark. I went fly-fishing with my friend in his boat. When it got dark, he asked me to take the wheel and return to the harbor. I asked him where the harbor was. He told me to follow the blinking red light in the far distance. After we tied up... The post Gospel-Homily for Solemnity of the Epiphany (2025) appeared first on St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine.

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The School of Mary. When I graduated from Princeton, I showed my mother the diploma. She was not impressed. She retorted, “I hope you do not turn into one of those smart, no-it-all.” Why would my mother say something like that on the day of my graduation? Years before I went to Princeton, I was... The post Gospel-Homily for Feast of The Holy Family (2024) appeared first on St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine.

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Consecrated Means Belonging. I love familiarity. That is why I am not fond of upgrades. I cannot even turn on the TV. I grabbed the remote and said, “See, this does not work.” Someone retorted, “Because that is the remote to turn on the AC.” I was the last person to have a flip phone.... The post Gospel-Homily for Fourth Sunday of Advent (2024) appeared first on St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine.

“I will turn your sorrow into joy.” How exactly does that work? The Bible tells us. Sadness is different from anger. The purpose of anger is to alert you that something is wrong, and it amazingly gives you the energy to fix it. Let’s say you walk into the room and find your dog chewing on... The post Gospel-Homily for Third Sunday of Advent (2024) appeared first on St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine.

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Imperfect to Perfect. My sister-in-law told me, “Your brother is the perfect husband.”  I said, “Come again?”  She said, “No, it is true.  He helps with the chores around the house, he remembers our anniversary with flowers, and he spends a lot of time with the kids.” I don’t remember a perfect brother. When did... The post Gospel-Homily for Second Sunday of Advent (2024) appeared first on St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine.

Why We Love Deadlines. Deadlines and due dates: we love them. They motivate us to get things done. Christmas has a date. Otherwise, we would be sending out Christmas cards on New Year’s Day. I teach, and I have a due date for their papers. One student passed his paper three weeks after it was due.... The post Gospel-Homily for First Sunday of Advent (2024) appeared first on St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine.

The Book of Revelation: Giving Christians a Finish Line. The Book of Revelation is a letter to seven churches. The Christians in these churches had something in common. They were all discouraged and beaten down by the evil of the world. They did not feel they were making any impact. So, what do you say... The post Gospel-Homily for Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (2024) appeared first on St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine.