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Homily #080930 ( 03min) Play – On this Memorial of St. Jerome, priest and doctor of the Church, Fr. Ignatius Manfredonia, FI preaches on the mystery of suffering and how it is conquered by the sacrifice of Christ.
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No Apologies #57 – The Eucharist is our strength to reach “Mt. Horeb.” ( 04min) >>> Play

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Today we take a look at two more Old Testament foreshadows of the Eucharist: the cakes given to the Prophet Elijah and the Priestly- King Melchizedek.

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Marycast Specials #26 ( 10min) Play – In Part 2 on the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady, Dr Mark Miravalle discusses the second sorrow – the flight of the Holy Family into Egypt, and the third sorrow – the loss of the Child Jesus in the Temple. (more…)

Ave Maria!– September’s Theme: The Cross

“Full of faith, lift up your thoughts to the heavenly homeland and may all the beats of your heart and aspirations be turned there. Marvel at those who already possess Heaven, those who arrived there by no other way than by having trod the path of affliction. That is our true homeland. What does it matter if the only way there is by means of the bitter paths of tribulation and sacrifice?!”

Homily #080929 ( 09min) Play – On the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, archangels, Fr Ignatius Manfredonia, FI explains the distinctions and roles of the archangels as compared to the other angels, demons, men and God.
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Marycast #20 ( 10min) Play -Dr Mark Miravalle continues the study of Mary in the New Testament with the climax of Our Lady’s role as Co-redemptrix, her participation in the Redemption at Calvary.

To ask questions regarding Mary, email Dr Mark Miravalle: marycast@airmaria.com

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Topic: Our Lady, St. Michael and St. Francis

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?Even St. Michael, as St. Augustine says, although the prince of the heavenly court, is the most zealous in honoring [the Blessed Virgin Mary] and causing her to be honored, and is always anxiously awaiting the honor of going at her bidding to render service to some one of her servants.? – St. Louis de Montfort (more…)

Ave Maria!– September’s Theme: The Cross

“If our Lord manifests Himself, thank Him. And if He hides Himself, thank Him again. This is all a simple jest of love. I earnestly hope that you reach the point of expiring with our Lord on the Cross, that with our Lord you may sweetly exclaim, ‘Consummatum est’.”

Homily #080928 ( 14min) Play – On this Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr. Ignatius Manfredonia, FI preaches on the Gospel, explaining the main theme of humility and how this virtue is based on truth and is the foundation of the entire spiritual life.
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Marycast Specials #25 ( 10min) Play – The Seven Sorrows of Our Lady – a Co-redemptrix feast, are the seven high points of suffering of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is a liturgical feast within the Church, celebrated on September 15 honoring the redemptive suffering of Our Lady. (more…)

Topic: The Morning Offering

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?[I]t seemed to me that the person of the Father drew me to Himself and spoke these pleasant words. ? I gave you my Son, and the Holy Spirit, and this Blessed Virgin. What can you give to me?? – St. Teresa of Avila (more…)

Ave Maria!– September’s Theme: The Cross

“May we always be fixed to the cross, and may a hundred thousand arrows pierce our flesh, on condition that the dart enflamed with the love of God has first penetrated our being. May this arrow, of which I dreamt with open eyes the other night, make us die its holy death, which is worth more than a thousand lives. I beseech the archer who carries the quiver through the intercession of the great St. Sebastian.”

Homily #080927 ( 10min) Play – The Mystery of the Crucifixion is revealed to those who turn to the Mediatrix of All Graces, Mary Immaculate. Ave Maria! Mass readings +++

Marycast #19 ( 10min) Play – In examining Mary in the New Testament, Dr Mark Miravalle reviews and explains the dialog between Jesus and Mary at the Wedding Feast of Cana. Ave Maria! +++

To ask questions regarding Mary, email Dr Mark Miravalle: marycast@airmaria.com