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"Jesus' parable of the Prodigal Son is one of the most memorable, carefully crafted, and inspiring stories ever told. In some ways, the whole of the Christian"thing"" is summed up in this narrative. We have a God who invites us into the dynamism of his own life, and who relentlessly pursues us even when, in our stupidity and sin, we refuse to respond to the invitation."

Bishop McDowell, An 'Abraham' figure that transfigured my life.

Father Rich Jones

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Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers

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Grace comes from adversity.

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"The readings for this weekend pose a blunt question: whom, finally, do you trust?" "Trust"" is meant here in an absolute sense. Where do you base your life? In God or in the things of this world? How you answer that question determines pretty much everything else."

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"The more you love, the more love asks of you."

Father Rich gives road maps for life’s journey in all his teachings tohelp guide people in their spiritual quest for holiness, truth,companionship, and greater intimacy with God.
He is currently serving as Administrator at Saint Joseph Parish in Coraopolis, Pa.

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This is the podcast for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time (January 31st, 2010) By Deacon Rick Cessar.

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"If you've lost your moorings of faith, renew them through the baptismal promises!"




Father Rich gives road maps for life’s journey in all his teachings to help guide people in their spiritual quest for holiness, truth, companionship, and greater intimacy with God.
He is currently serving as Administrator at Saint Joseph Parish in Coraopolis, Pa.

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As we enter into ordinary time, we reflect with St. Paul on the ordinary task of the church: the discernment and exercise of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. How do we use the gifts of wisdom, knowledge, healing, and faith?

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Reflections from the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (January 24th, 2010)

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This is Father Rich Jones' homily from January 3rd 2010.

Are we luminaria for the world? What will your gift to the Messiah be this new year?

After receiving his undergraduate degree in Philosophy from Duquesne University, Father Jones entered Mount Saint Mary Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md, where he received a Masters in Systematic Theology. He served in various parishes in the Pittsburgh area, as well as UPMC Hospitals, where he served as Chaplain.

Reflections on the Scriptures for the Baptism of the Lord, (January 10, 2010).

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Homily for Epiphany Sunday - January 3rd, 2010.

Deacon Richard R. (Rick) Cessar was ordained to the Diaconate in the Diocese of Pittsburgh in 1999.  He and his wife Sandra are married 29 years.  They have one daughter, Lauryn. Since ordination, Deacon Rick has been assigned to St. Sebastians Parish in the North Hills of Pittsburgh where he exercises his diaconal faculties working in a variety of ministries.  He is a Managing Director of Marsh, Inc., the world’s largest Risk Management and Insurance Brokerage firm. An active member of the community, Deacon Rick has served on numerous community boards including the Diocesan Pastoral Council and the committee that studied and recommended the vicariate model for the Diocese of Pittsburgh. He currently serves on the board of directors of Holy Family Institute. For four years Deacon Rick served as a Master of Ceremonies for Auxiliary Bishop Paul J. Bradley.  Rick was an elected official in his community for twenty years. He is currently in his fourteenth year of teaching at Slippery Rock University. Throughout his adult life, he has been an avid runner and biker.

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Please listen to Deacon Rick's wonderful homily from the 4th Sunday in Advent, 2009.

Deacon Richard R. (Rick) Cessar was ordained to the Diaconate in the Diocese of Pittsburgh in 1999.  He and his wife Sandra are married 29 years.  They have one daughter, Lauryn. Since ordination, Deacon Rick has been assigned to St. Sebastians Parish in the North Hills of Pittsburgh where he exercises his diaconal faculties working in a variety of ministries.  He is a Managing Director of Marsh, Inc., the world’s largest Risk Management and Insurance Brokerage firm. An active member of the community, Deacon Rick has served on numerous community boards including the Diocesan Pastoral Council and the committee that studied and recommended the vicariate model for the Diocese of Pittsburgh. He currently serves on the board of directors of Holy Family Institute. For four years Deacon Rick served as a Master of Ceremonies for Auxiliary Bishop Paul J. Bradley.  Rick was an elected official in his community for twenty years. He is currently in his fourteenth year of teaching at Slippery Rock University. Throughout his adult life, he has been an avid runner and biker.

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Audio by Father Rich Jones

Father Richard S. Jones was ordained a priest for the Church of Pittsburgh on May 21, 1988, by Bishop Donald W. Wuerl.
Born in Pittsburgh, his father- Presbyterian, and mother, Catholic raised seven children in the Catholic faith. He grew up in the Greentree area of Pittsburgh where he attended SS Simon and Jude Parish.

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Audio by Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers

Reflections on the Readings from Christmas Day, 2009

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Audio by Rich Jones

Reflections from Christmas, December 25th, 2009.

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Father Richard S. Jones was ordained a priest for the Church of Pittsburgh on May 21, 1988, by Bishop Donald W. Wuerl.
Born in Pittsburgh, his father- Presbyterian, and mother, Catholic raised seven children in the Catholic faith. He grew up in the Greentree area of Pittsburgh where he attended SS Simon and Jude Parish.

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Inexhaustibly Fascinating Figure of Mary

On the final Sunday of Advent, the Church invites us to consider the inexhaustibly fascinating figure of Mary. The Mother of God is a figure of faithful Israel, the people who for so many centuries waited for the coming of the Messiah. She is, accordingly, the new Eve, the new Moses, the true Isaiah and Ezekiel. In meditating upon her, we come to a deeper appreciation of the Christ she bore.

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The Word on Fire weekly podcast of sermons delivered by Father Barron.

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Father Richard S. Jones was ordained a priest for the Church of Pittsburgh on May 21, 1988, by Bishop Donald W. Wuerl.
Bornin Pittsburgh, his father- Presbyterian, and mother, Catholic raisedseven children in the Catholic faith. He grew up in the Greentree areaof Pittsburgh where he attended SS Simon and Jude Parish.
Afterreceiving his undergraduate degree in Philosophy from DuquesneUniversity, he entered Mount Saint Mary Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md,where he received a Masters in Systematic Theology. He served invarious parishes in the Pittsburgh area, as well as UPMC Hospitals,where he served as Chaplain.
Growing up with strong family ties, ina household where two brothers became medical doctors, and one sister adean of a medical school, Father Rich believes strongly in mind, body,and spiritual well being.
He is currently serving as Administrator at Saint Joseph Parish in Coraopolis, Pa.

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Reflections on the Scriptures for the 3rd Sunday in Advent (December 13th, 2009).
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Reflections on the Scriptures for the 2nd Sunday in Advent (December 6th, 2009).
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Deacon Richard R. (Rick) Cessar was ordained to the Diaconate in the Diocese of Pittsburgh in 1999.  He and his wife Sandra are married 29 years.  They have one daughter, Lauryn. Since ordination, Deacon Rick has been assigned to St. Sebastians Parish in the North Hills of Pittsburgh where he exercises his diaconal faculties working in a variety of ministries.  He is a Managing Director of Marsh, Inc., the world’s largest Risk Management and Insurance Brokerage firm. An active member of the community, Deacon Rick has served on numerous community boards including the Diocesan Pastoral Council and the committee that studied and recommended the vicariate model for the Diocese of Pittsburgh. He currently serves on the board of directors of Holy Family Institute. For four years Deacon Rick served as a Master of Ceremonies for Auxiliary Bishop Paul J. Bradley.  Rick was an elected official in his community for twenty years. He is currently in his fourteenth year of teaching at Slippery Rock University. Throughout his adult life, he has been an avid runner and biker.

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Father Richard S. Jones was ordained a priest for the Church of Pittsburgh on May 21, 1988, by Bishop Donald W. Wuerl.
Born in Pittsburgh, his father- Presbyterian, and mother, Catholic raised seven children in the Catholic faith. He grew up in the Greentree area of Pittsburgh where he attended SS Simon and Jude Parish.
After receiving his undergraduate degree in Philosophy from Duquesne University, he entered Mount Saint Mary Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md, where he received a Masters in Systematic Theology. He served in various parishes in the Pittsburgh area, as well as UPMC Hospitals, where he served as Chaplain.
Growing up with strong family ties, in a household where two brothers became medical doctors, and one sister a dean of a medical school, Father Rich believes strongly in mind, body, and spiritual well being.
He is currently serving as Administrator at Saint Joseph Parish in Coraopolis, Pa.

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Reflections on the Scriptures for the 33rd in Ordinary Time (November 15th, 2009).
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Reflections on the Scriptures for the 32nd in Ordinary Time (November 8th, 2009).
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Our
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Jewish tradition, the ""Sh'ma."" In the Gospel, when asked which
commandment is the greatest, Jesus, a pious Jew, recites this prayer
from the book of Deuteronomy. Listen as I explicate this central and
decisive statement of Biblical faith.

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www.wordonfire.org  - Fr. Barron's website launched in 1999 draws over 300,000 visitors a year from every continent. Fr. Barron posts weekly video clips, commentaries and radio sermons and offers an audio archive of over 300 homilies. Podcasts of his sermons are widely used ...<< MORE >>

James and John want
to sit at Jesus' right and left when the Lord comes into his glory.
What they don't realize is that his glory is the moment of his
crucifixion. To be at his right and his left at his enthronement is,
therefore, to be crucified with him, to be willing to give oneself
totally away. Be careful what you ask for!

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Do not attach yourselves to the things of this earth; they may be gone in the flash of an eye.

Father Richard S. Jones was ordained a priest for the Church of Pittsburgh on May 21, 1988, by Bishop Donald W. Wuerl.
Born in Pittsburgh, his father- Presbyterian, and mother, Catholic raised seven children in the Catholic faith. He grew up in the Greentree area of Pittsburgh where he attended SS Simon and Jude Parish.
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While reflecting on the gospel reading from St. Mark, Fr. Riccardo discusses the purpose of life. Fr. John encourages the congregation to seek a personal friendship with God.

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In this homily for Respect Life Sunday, Deacon Tim Sullivan encourages the congregation to show respect for life in all of its stages, from conception to death. ...<< MORE >>

Father Richard S. Jones was ordained a priest for the Church of Pittsburgh on May 21, 1988, by Bishop Donald W. Wuerl.
Born in Pittsburgh, his father- Presbyterian, and mother, Catholic raised seven children in the Catholic faith. He grew up in the Greentree area of Pittsburgh where he attended SS Simon and Jude Parish.
After receiving his undergraduate degree in Philosophy from Duquesne University, he entered Mount Saint Mary Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md, where he received a Masters in Systematic Theology. He served in various parishes in the Pittsburgh area, as well as UPMC Hospitals, where he served as Chaplain.
He is currently serving as Administrator at Saint Joseph Parish in Coraopolis, Pa.

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Our readings for
this week are all about marriage. In the Catholic understanding, a
married couple do not so much receive a sacrament as they become a
sacrament. They realize that their marriage is not about them; rather
it is a vehicle through which God's purposes are being worked out.

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Fr. Riccardo offers his advice on winning the game of life in this homily from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.  Fr. John addressed a congregation at the 10 a.m. Mass included several hundred student athletes and their coaches who participate.

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Jesus certainly
manages to get our attention in this week's Gospel. Don't literalize
his language, but feel its power. Are you willing to eliminate certain
things from your life--ways of grasping, ways of walking, ways of
seeing--that are compromising your friendship with God? What,
precisely, are you willing to sacrifice?

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