Br Jack's Preaching Ministry

Preaching the Good News by word and example is a fundamental task for all Christians. This blog intends to help all reflect on and enhance this important ministry.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Humble Faith

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"Why are you doing this? We are of the same nature as you, human beings. We proclaim to you good news that you should turn from these ...

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

No Cheap Grace

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"The Son of Man will be handed over to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death." Mk 10:33 Rejection...

Monday, May 25, 2026

St Philip Neri

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"Once you were no people but now you are God’s people; you had not received mercy but now you have received mercy." 1 Pt 2:10 St...

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Mary, Mother of the Church

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"The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. When they saw this, they ma...

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Pentecost Sunday

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"Suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there a...

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About Me

Br. Jack: Br. Jack Rathschmidt, a Capuchin Franciscan priest, has been involved in preaching, religious education, and retreat work for more than 40 years. He has written and helped produce more than 50 videos on Sacraments, the Bible, Faith Formation and spirituality, and with Gaynell Cronin he has published four books: Rituals for Home and Parish, (Paulist, 1996), The Blessing Candles, (St. Anthony Messenger Press, 2000), Nurturing Today’s Chrildren, (Liguori, 2002), and Doorways to Holiness, (Paulist, 2006)

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