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Fr. Jerry Tully, CSP @jerrytcsp.bsky.social · 5d

"How long, O Lord? I cry for help but you do not listen. I cry out to you, “Violence!” but you do not intervene. The vision still has its time…If it delays, wait for it; it will surely come, it will not be late." (Hb 1:2,2:3) Hope in times of despair is more than any mustard seed can alone provide.

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Fr. Jerry Tully, CSP @jerrytcsp.bsky.social · 12d

Today's Gospel paints a picture of discipleship that’s not exactly painless, or simple or even very safe. It teaches that some of the most serious offenses against God are not sins of commission, but sins of omission; apathy, blindness, absence and neglect. Lazarus is still waiting at our gates...

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Fr. Jerry Tully, CSP @jerrytcsp.bsky.social · 17d

May your ministry be blessed! 🙏

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Fr. Jerry Tully, CSP @jerrytcsp.bsky.social · 25d

Yesterday's celebration of the Exaltation of the Cross invites us to stay close to it; the place where human misery and divine mercy meet. The place where God offers us his greatest gift. The place where time continues to be transformed; where hope is restored; where death is destroyed forever.

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Fr. Jerry Tully, CSP @jerrytcsp.bsky.social · 29d

We remember the lives lost and the courage found by so many on this day in 2001. We also witness the deep scars it has since left on others. May those memories always remind us to be strong in our obligation to build a compassionate world. 😢🙏

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Fr. Jerry Tully, CSP @jerrytcsp.bsky.social · Sep 5

I love the vibrancy of the colors!

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Fr. Jerry Tully, CSP @jerrytcsp.bsky.social · Sep 5

We celebrated our first school mass today. Annunciation parish in Minneapolis was in our prayers. The students gave voice to hope; "may God bring comfort, healing and peace as we continue to work for safety and love in our schools and world." May that resonate in all our hearts, always!

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Fr. Jerry Tully, CSP @jerrytcsp.bsky.social · Aug 31

One of my favorites! 🤣

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Fr. Jerry Tully, CSP @jerrytcsp.bsky.social · Aug 30

Our gospel this Sunday reminds us to look beyond the polarization of society today. Who would you invite to a meal? Who is on the guest list? Might it lead to transformative conversation about racism, LGBTQ+ rights, indigenous rights, vilification of the undocumented and homeless, healthcare?

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Fr. Jerry Tully, CSP @jerrytcsp.bsky.social · Aug 24

“Lord, will only a few people be saved?” This question is asked in today's gospel. It’s so hard for us to understand this mystery of salvation, a salvation that is not limited by law, ritual, or our own expectations on who will be saved and who won’t. Salvation is offered to all; no exceptions.

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Fr. Jerry Tully, CSP @jerrytcsp.bsky.social · Aug 14

Sisters are mine, too! Taught by OPs, and with RSHMs. I learned a lot from them... 🙏

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · Aug 6

San Diego Diocese assembles volunteers to accompany immigrants in court. www.ncronline.org/news/san-die...

San Diego Diocese assembles volunteers to accompany immigrants in court

Bishop Michael Pham launched the ministry to make sure refugees and asylum seekers are not alone at immigration hearings. The volunteers will wear buttons proclaiming "FAITH" — "Faithful Accompaniment...

www.ncronline.org

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Fr. Jerry Tully, CSP @jerrytcsp.bsky.social · Aug 2

The gospel this Sunday tells us not to build bigger barns. What are we to build? Let's start with longer tables to share what we have. Tables laden with the Lord's goodness. Tables where everybody has a seat.

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Fr. Jerry Tully, CSP @jerrytcsp.bsky.social · Aug 1

Thank you for posting this. We all need to be reminded of orthopraxis... 🙏

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Fr. Jerry Tully, CSP @jerrytcsp.bsky.social · Jul 26

The gospel for this Sunday reminds us of the importance of prayer. "Your kingdom come" is to ask that we live according to God's will. That is answered through the actions of other people in our lives. We, in turn, need to be mindful that other people's prayers are answered through our actions.

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Fr. Jerry Tully, CSP @jerrytcsp.bsky.social · Jul 13

“And who is my neighbor?” the scribe asks Jesus in today's gospel. Jesus is clear that it isn’t only the victim. It is also those who disagree with him, annoy him and irritate him. It is also the Son of God, standing in our common flesh, showing us how to love by becoming neighbor to all.

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Fr. Jerry Tully, CSP @jerrytcsp.bsky.social · Jul 6

In today's gospel Jesus sends the 72 out in mission, and we are them as well. Despite our feelings of inadequacy in proclaiming the message, all he asks is we encounter others the way he encountered them; to enter their lives with the single message that God’s Kingdom of Mercy has come to us.

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Fr. Jerry Tully, CSP @jerrytcsp.bsky.social · Jun 27

We do understand! Aloha is the language of evangelization. The love, joy and food celebrates our oneness as God's family. I'm so happy to have shared in your celebration. Mahalo! And may your ministry to the people of God always be nurturing and fruitful! Ad multos annos!

cdmalano.bsky.social @cdmalano.bsky.social · Jun 27

When five Paulists fly across an ocean to be with you for your Mass of Thanksgiving… you start to wonder: “Do they really understand what folks are saying in Hawai‘i?”

But honestly, it didn’t matter. Because #ALOHA speaks for itself. And the language of aloha... love, joy, food was alive & well.

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Fr. Jerry Tully, CSP @jerrytcsp.bsky.social · Jun 8

Praise be to God this Pentecost! Who rushes like wind into our rooms charged with fear and anxiety! Whose song of peace all people long to hear beyond the echo of bombs and vilification of people! Who empowers us to proclaim the extraordinary news of joyous salvation to our very ordinary world! 🙏

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Fr. Jerry Tully, CSP @jerrytcsp.bsky.social · May 29

Today, in the ecclesiastical provinces of Boston, Hartford, New York, Philadelphia and Omaha, is the Ascension of the Lord. In the rest of our country it is an Easter Weekday. The date needs to be harmonized! We had some confused visitors at mass this morning. I hope the USCCB realizes this.

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Fr. Jerry Tully, CSP @jerrytcsp.bsky.social · May 25

I was blessed to be assigned with him. It was during the time of my ordination. Despite the excitement and anticipation, he gently helped keep me focused on what was happening. And that was a gift he used to help so many Paulists during our formation. Rest in peace good and faithful servant!

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Fr. Jerry Tully, CSP @jerrytcsp.bsky.social · May 17

I have noticed a change of tone as well... 🤔

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Fr. Jerry Tully, CSP @jerrytcsp.bsky.social · May 15

Today's memorial is St. Isidore, the patron saint of farmers. And in many communities fields are blessed around this time, sometimes known as Rogation Days, in preparation for planting. Please say a prayer for those who grow our food! Farming is hard work; it's done 24/7 and 365.

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Fr. Jerry Tully, CSP @jerrytcsp.bsky.social · May 14

Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Matthias. It also happens to be my ordination anniversary! I am grateful for the many blessings I have experienced and the people I have accompanied on their faith journeys. May he continue to guide all of us! 🙏

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Fr. Jerry Tully, CSP @jerrytcsp.bsky.social · May 9

"Wow!" is right. Now I'm really looking forward to his encyclicals!

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