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Fr. James Farfaglia is the pastor of St. Helena of the True Cross of Jesus Catholic Church in Corpus Christi, TX. His Sunday homilies and blog can be found at http://www.fjicthus.com.

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Priests Should be Corrected Before it Comes to This

Posted on 14 May 2009

The big scandals that rock the Catholic Church do not happen overnight. The dramatic infidelities of priests that attract major media attention occur after years of smaller infidelities. Sooner or later a priestly vocation comes crashing down only to cause a…

Because He Rose

Posted on 17 April 2009

The resurrection of Jesus is a reality beyond doubt.  The liturgical season of Easter fills us with immense joy and profound hope.  However, each time we contemplate the gospel passages detailing the resurrection of Jesus we are faced with a…

In Constant Need

Posted on 25 February 2009

“Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return.”

We are creatures, created by God. We are sinners, limited human beings, in constant need of redemption. As Pope Benedict put it: “We are limited creatures, sinners in constant need of…

Getting Serious About Lent

Posted on 23 February 2009

Every car or truck carries in the glove compartment a maintenance schedule. Having your oil changed, your tires rotated and balanced, and the rest of the engine checked keeps your vehicle in excellent shape.

This Wednesday, we begin one of the most…

Be a Professional Catholic

Posted on 17 January 2009

Most people in our country are well educated. It is common for people not only to have a high school diploma, but also a college degree. Many people continue their educations and get masters degrees and some even get doctorates.

Most people in our country have good…

Special Joy

Posted on 29 December 2008

All of us are familiar with the character of Ebenezer Scrooge depicted in Charles Dickens’ famous novel, A Christmas Carol, or we have come to know of him through movies and television specials aired during the Christmas season. Ebenezer Scrooge…

Your Cross

Posted on 02 September 2008

Richard lived a very normal, happy life in his quiet, rural New Hampshire home. His parents were very devout Catholics and were wonderful parents.

When Richard was nine years old, his ordinary life changed forever. Richard was diagnosed with polio. The…

Responsible Parenthood in a Birth Control Culture, Part Two

Posted on 14 August 2008

As I explained in part one, when the sacrament of holy matrimony is consummated, the husband and wife need to be open to the possibility of having a child.  I also mentioned that because we live in a culture that…

Responsible Parenthood in a Birth Control Culture, Part One

Posted on 11 August 2008

You may be surprised to learn that prior to 1930 every Christian denomination agreed in their opposition to artificial birth control. In 1930, the Anglican Church, motivated by increasing social pressures, stated that artificial birth control could be allowed in…

The Mystery of God is Found in Prayer

Posted on 14 June 2007

In the silence of our hearts, filled with faith, we experience the presence of God.  We contemplate Him in the beauty of the sunrise, the power of the wind, the majesty of the ocean, the voice of the Scriptures, the…

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