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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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Shake and Bake

by Gerry Palermo, posted in Catholic

Greetings on this the Feast of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and MartyrReadings: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10; Psalm 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9; John 12:24-26 Summary Today is a big day for me. #1. The fall I took on the Appalachian Trail has turned out to be extensive structural damage. It is likely to be months of surgery and … Continue reading Shake and Bake

God of Whispers

by Gerry Palermo, posted in Catholic

Greetings on this the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary TimeReadings: 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a; Psalm 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14; Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:22-33 Summary Those who were in the boat did him homage, saying, “Truly, you are the Son of God.” (Mt 14:33).Later in Matthew, Simon Peter said in reply, “You are the Messiah, the Son … Continue reading God of Whispers

How Long?

by Gerry Palermo, posted in Catholic

Greetings on this the Memorial of Saint Dominic, PriestReadings: Habakkuk 1:12—2:4; Psalm 9:8-9, 10-11, 12-13; Matthew 17:14-20 Summary How long will I be with you? (Mt 17:17b).How long will I endure you? (Mt 17:17c). A man came up to Jesus, knelt down before him, and said, “Lord, have pity on my son, who is a … Continue reading How Long?

Ruined Branches and Tendrils

by Gerry Palermo, posted in Catholic

Greetings on this the Friday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary TimeReadings: Nahum 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7; Deuteronomy 32:35cd-36ab, 39abcd, 41; Matthew 16:24-28 Summary Because ravagers have ravaged them and ruined their branches (NABRE Na 2:3b).Because ravagers have ravaged them and ruined their tendrils (RSV Na 2:3b). Ruined branches and tendrils have an important meaning … Continue reading Ruined Branches and Tendrils

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