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Homily #111227m ( 08min) Play -

Fr. Johannes reflects on St. John, the “Virgin Apostle” to whom Jesus entrusted His Mother. His  lofty contemplation was the fruit of a life of union with Our Lady.
Ave Maria!
Mass: St. John, Apostle and Evangelist – Ferial – Form: EF, In Medio Ecclesiae
Readings:
1st: sir 15:1-6
Gsp: joh 21:19-24

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Conferences #125 – The Seven Sorrows of Blessed Virgin Mary ( 39 min) >>> Play

Ave Maria!

This is an excerpt from a Lenten Mission on the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin given by Fr. Johannes M.M. Smith, at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Auburn, NY. The parish mission was from March 14-18, 2011. This talk is on the sixth and seventh sorrows of Our Lady.

Ave Maria!

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Homily #110302m ( 09min) Play – Fr. Johannes preaches about the 4 different kinds of soil that the seed of God’s Word can find in our hearts.
Ave Maria!
Mass: Sexagesima Sunday – Form: EF, Exsurge
Readings:
1st: 2Co 11:19-33, 12:1-9
Gsp: Luk 8:4-15

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Homily #110121m ( 11 min) Play – On the Feast of St. Agnes, the noble Roman Virgin who suffered martyrdom rather than lose the treasure of her virginity, Fr. Johannes shares some insights on the close connection between purity and martyrdom. This is radically opposed to modern culture, which is marked by impurity and murder. Immaculate Virgin Mother of God, Queen of virgins and martyrs, pray for us! Ave Maria!
Mass: St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr – – Form: EF, Me Exspectaverunt Peccatores
Readings:
1st: Sir 51.1-8,12
Gsp: Matt 25.1-13

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Homily #110119m ( 18 min) Play – Drawing on the Magisterium and the teachings of the Saints, Fr. Johannes reflects on the presence of Our Lady at Cana, on Calvary and at every Holy Mass.
Ave Maria!
Mass: Second Sunday after Epiphany – Form: EF, Omnis Terra
Readings:
1st: Rom 12.6-16
Gsp: Joh 2.1-11

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Homily #110118m ( 15 min) Play – Fr. Johannes preaches on the rich symbolism involved in the Gospel passage of the wedding feast at Cana, and on Our Lady’s important role in bringing us the “New Wine” of the Kingdom of God.
Ave Maria!
Mass: Second Sunday after Epiphany – Form: EF, Omnis Terra
Readings:
1st: Rom 12.6-16;
Gsp: Joh 2.1-11;

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Homily #110113m ( 13 min) Play – Fr. Johannes expounds on the mystery of Our Lord’s Baptism and the wonderful gift of our own Baptism given to us through our Holy Mother Church.
Ave Maria!
Mass: Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ – – Form: EF, Ecce Advenit
Readings:
1st: Isa 60:1-6
Gsp: Joh 1:29-34

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Homily #110112m ( 11 min) Play –  When we spiritually lose Our Lord, where do we find Him? Fr. Johannes draws out some of the beautiful lessons which Our Lady and St. Joseph taught us as they sought the Divine Child in Jerusalem. Ave Maria!
Mass: First Sunday after Epiphany – Form: EF, In excelso throno
Readings:
1st: Rom 12:1-5
Gsp: Luk 2:42-52

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Homily #110111m ( 13 min) Play – On the Feast of St.Thomas of Cori, Fr. Johannes gives us a brief biography of the saint, who lived in a retreat house of the Friars Minor in Bellegra, Italy in the 17th & 18th Centuries. Father preaches on how vital Contemplative houses are for the life of every religious order and of the whole Church.
Ave Maria!
Mass: St. Thomas of Cori – – Form: EF, Os Iusti
Readings:
1st: Sir 31:8-11
Gsp: Luk 12:35-40

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Homily #110106m ( 13 min) Play – On this great Feast of the Epiphany, Fr. Johannes invites us to follow the example of the Magi, who acknowledged the Babe of Bethlehem as the King of kings, our Incarnate God, and the Redeemer destined to suffer and die for our salvation.  Ave Maria!
Mass: Epiphany of Our Lord – Form: EF, Ecce Advenit
Readings:
1st: Isa 60:1-6 – Gsp: Mat 2:1-12

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Homily #101228m ( 14 min) Play – On this Feast of the Holy Innocents, Father reflects on the tragic consequences of the pursuit of power and pleasure, as in the life of King Herod and in our present day Culture of Death.
Ave Maria!
Mass: Holy Innocents – Feast – Form: EF
Readings:
1st: Rev 14:1-5
Gsp: Mat 2:13-18

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Homily #101105m ( 06 min) Play – Fr.Johannes preaches on the significance of venerating relics of the saints. This pious practice is also an expression of our faith in the resurrection of the body.
Ave Maria! – Mass EF:  Feast of the Sacred Relics Venerated in the Churches of the Seraphic Order  - Readings: Epistle: Sir 44:10-15 – Gospel: Lk 6:17-23

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Homily #101103m ( 05 min) Play – Today is the commemoration of all the faithful departed of the Seraphic Order. Praying for the repose of the souls in our own families is a sign of charity towards them. Let us exercise this charity so that one day, we too meet them in heaven in the beatific vision of God. Ave Maria! – Mass Readings: 1st: Wis 3:1-7; Resp: Psalm 23; Gsp: John 6:37-40

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Homily #101015m ( 11 min) Play – Fr. Johannes preaches on the reality of purgatory and on the need to pray for the holy souls.  Ave Maria!  – All Souls’ Day -  Mass: EF, Requiem Aeternum – Readings: – 1st: 1Co 15:51-57 – Gsp: Joh 5:25-29

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Homily #100917m ( 12 min) Play – Ave Maria!  On the feast of the Impression of the Holy Stigmata on the Body of St. Francis,  Fr.Johannes preaches on the mysterious event and its significance in our lives, as we participate in the sufferings of the LORD. – Mass: EF, Mihi Autem – Readings:
1st: gal 6:14-18
Gsp: mat 16:24-27

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