Fr. Jerry Tully, CSP
@jerrytcsp.bsky.social
Roman Catholic priest with the Paulist Fathers
We celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica this Sunday. One of our school students asked me earlier, "What's that?" 🤣 I'm guessing many people in the pews will be thinking that as well. May the Holy Spirit help all presiders and preachers find the right words! 🙏
November 9, 2025 at 12:08 AM
We celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica this Sunday. One of our school students asked me earlier, "What's that?" 🤣 I'm guessing many people in the pews will be thinking that as well. May the Holy Spirit help all presiders and preachers find the right words! 🙏
This day we Commemorate the Faithful Departed. Experiencing the death of a loved one is hard. It is then we ask hard questions about our own lives, and the faith sustaining us. Death is real. So we reflect on the reality of heaven with Jesus' promise that all who believe will have eternal life.
November 2, 2025 at 4:07 PM
This day we Commemorate the Faithful Departed. Experiencing the death of a loved one is hard. It is then we ask hard questions about our own lives, and the faith sustaining us. Death is real. So we reflect on the reality of heaven with Jesus' promise that all who believe will have eternal life.
Working on my Sunday homily. Like the tax collector portrayed in the gospel, we find ourselves challenged in this day and age. To be a bit more gentle, to be less judgmental, to be kind and forgiving-knowing that we've been forgiven. We worship a God who touches us with mercy; can we do any less?
October 24, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Working on my Sunday homily. Like the tax collector portrayed in the gospel, we find ourselves challenged in this day and age. To be a bit more gentle, to be less judgmental, to be kind and forgiving-knowing that we've been forgiven. We worship a God who touches us with mercy; can we do any less?
In today's gospel, Jesus tell us to pray without becoming weary. A Protestant minister once told me, "You don't know what prayer is until you stand at the door and knock until your knuckles bleed." That image has stayed with me. Have we lost the sense of what it means to beg God for what we want?
October 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
In today's gospel, Jesus tell us to pray without becoming weary. A Protestant minister once told me, "You don't know what prayer is until you stand at the door and knock until your knuckles bleed." That image has stayed with me. Have we lost the sense of what it means to beg God for what we want?
"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.
October 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
"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.
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...
September 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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...
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.
September 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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.
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. 😢🙏
September 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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. 😢🙏
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!
September 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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!
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?
August 30, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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?
“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.
August 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
“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.
Reposted by Fr. Jerry Tully, CSP
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...
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August 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
San Diego Diocese assembles volunteers to accompany immigrants in court. www.ncronline.org/news/san-die...
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.
August 2, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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.
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.
July 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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.
“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.
July 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
“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.
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.
July 6, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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.
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!
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.
But honestly, it didn’t matter. Because #ALOHA speaks for itself. And the language of aloha... love, joy, food was alive & well.
June 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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!
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! 🙏
June 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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! 🙏
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.
May 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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.
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.
May 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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.
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! 🙏
May 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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! 🙏
We have been gifted by the Holy Spirit with Pope Leo XIV. He has served the people of God faithfully, and will continue to do so. "Ad multos annos!" 🙏
May 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
We have been gifted by the Holy Spirit with Pope Leo XIV. He has served the people of God faithfully, and will continue to do so. "Ad multos annos!" 🙏
I must admit to being amused by the "conclave handicapping"; lots of names with varying odds. Let's allow the Holy Spirit to do its job! "Veni Sancte Spiritus!" It knows our true needs... 🙏
May 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I must admit to being amused by the "conclave handicapping"; lots of names with varying odds. Let's allow the Holy Spirit to do its job! "Veni Sancte Spiritus!" It knows our true needs... 🙏
Today is sometimes referred to as "Low Sunday". And I'm sure many of us are feeling that way. The Pope's funeral is now making us keenly aware of his departure. Yet the Lord appears, as he did to Thomas, as those whose lives were touched by the Pope's ministry. His presence will always be felt!
April 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Today is sometimes referred to as "Low Sunday". And I'm sure many of us are feeling that way. The Pope's funeral is now making us keenly aware of his departure. Yet the Lord appears, as he did to Thomas, as those whose lives were touched by the Pope's ministry. His presence will always be felt!
RIP Papa Francesco. You will be missed, but your presence will always be felt. 😥🙏
April 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
RIP Papa Francesco. You will be missed, but your presence will always be felt. 😥🙏