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Conferences #105 – Fr. Peter in his Second Lecture for the Symposium ( 64min) >>> Play

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Lecture 5 of the Newman-Scotus Symposium is by Rev. Dr. Fehlner: Scotus and Newman in Dialogue: Examples of Scotistic Affinities in Newman, the Will, the Critical Question (of Interiorization) and Faith

Fr. Peter first comments on Dr. Noone’s last talk that Newman and Scotus disagrees with each other on process of assent. But this is not the starting point. Going to God given the differences is difficulty. Scotus term simplicite simplex, Perfect being, that is God and so radically different. But they have a common starting point in their Christology and Mariology.

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Homily #101127 ( 13min) Play – Today the FI’s celebrate the feast of the Miraculous Medal. We have the Gospel account of the Miracle at Cana performed by our Lord at the instigation of Mary, His mother. Fr. Bonaventure explains the historical background of the apparition of Rue de Bac, occurring in the anti-religious aftermath of the French Revolution. In the apparition, Our Lady asked for the Immaculate Conception Medal to be struck. This medal became associated with so many miracles that it soon became known as the Miraculous Medal. These miracles are preformed by God but through the prayers of Mary just as it happened in Cana two millennia ago, which resulted in the strengthening of the faith of the disciples. St Maximilian, one of the FI’s Patron Saints called these medals “bullets” because they were so good at bringing about conversions.
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Mass: Miraculous Medal – Feast – Form: OF
Readings:
1st: rev 12:11, 5-6, 14-17
Resp: psa 45:11-12, 14-15, 16-17
Gsp: joh 2:1-11

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Conferences #99 – Fr. Peter on Scotus and the Heart ( 20min) >>> Play

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Newman-Scotus Symposium – What is meant by Heart in Scotus, Bonaventure and the Franciscan tradition? Fr. Peter answers this question. Heart in Augustine really means the essence of a person. And this is used very similarly in Bonaventure in the Itinerarium with the interiorization. Father goes into considerable detail outlining the use of the world by Augustine, Bonaventure, Francis de Sales, Aquinas, and generally in the Franciscan school. He points out that the Franciscans make a strong distinction between doctrine and spirituality. St.Margaret Mary Alaquoqe, St. John Eudes, Two Hearts and Sacred Hearts which is related to the Church which is from Duns Scotus. He relates this to Scotus’ teaching of the absolute primacy of Christ. The devotion to the hearts of Jesus and Mary popularizes the scotistic teaching.

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Homily #101122 ( 05min) Play – On this memorial to St. Cecilia we have the Gospel of the widow who gives her last mite. Our Lord praises this generosity and Fr. Bonaventure connects this to the life of St Cecilia who gave here all for God, even her life.
Ave Maria! St. Cecilia – Memorial – Mass: OF – Readings:
1st: rev 14:1-3, 4-5
Resp: psa 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6
Gsp: luk 21:1-4

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Homily #101109 ( 13min) Play – Today we celebrate the feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the seat of the Bishop of Rome, the Pope. Fr. Bonaventure preaches on the symbolism of history of the piece of property that it was built on and its connection to Nero and his burning of the city of Rome and how this relates to the continuing battle between worldly powers and heavenly.
Ave Maria! Dedication of the Lateran basilica – Mass: OF, – Readings:
1st: gen 28:11-18
Resp: psa 84:3, 4, 5-6, 8, 11
2nd: 1co 3:9-13, 16-17
Gsp: luk 19:1-10

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Recording Failed - In today’s Gospel Our Lord brings salvation to Zacheus of Jericho. Fr. Bonaventure preaches on how Jericho is a symbol of sinfulness that has been conquered by Christ’s presence. This place was one of the most ancient cities in the world and was the lowest place below sea level that is inhabited by man and so is a symbol of Hell. The citizens were devotees of the lunar deities and practiced the associated vices, ones that would cause people to loose their mind, becoming literally lunatics.  He connects this with the culture of modern decadent cities using Chapter 2 of the Book of Wisdom and how Christ is needed just as before for bringing the Kingdom of God to these bastions of Satan.
Ave Maria! 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time – Mass: OF, – Readings:
1st: wis 11:22-12:1
Resp: psa 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13, 14
2nd: 2th 1:11-2:2
Gsp: luk 19:1-10

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Homily #101028 ( 10min) Play – Today is the feast of Sts Simon and Jude and Fr. Bonaventure preaches on the foundation that Our Lord builds from the foundation stones of the Apostles. He covers what is know about these more obscure apostles, how they worked together and won the martyr’s crown in Persia and how St Jude is the patron saint of difficult cases, then on the apostolic nature of the true Church as one of its chief marks of authenticity and how the apostles were given the impossible mission and carried it out with miraculous results.
Ave Maria! Sts Simon and Jude – Mass: OF, – Readings:
1st: eph 2:19-22
Resp: psa 19:2-3, 4-5
Gsp: luk 6:12-16

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Homily #101027 ( 08min) Play – In today’s Gospel Our Lord talks about the number of the elect, of those who will be saved. Fr. Bonaventure explains that we have much to worry about in this regard since he says the number will be few. This is confirmed by the Fathers and Doctors of the Church. He stresses the need to have recourse to the mercy of God through the sacraments of the Church and  lead others to Holy Mother Church to devotion to Christ and His Mother.
Ave Maria! Wednesday in the 30th Week in Ordinary Time – Mass: OF, – Readings:
1st: eph 6:1-9
Resp: psa 145:10-11, 12-13, 13-14
Gsp: luk 13:22-30

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Homily #101026 ( 10min) Play – Today is the Memorial of Bl. Bonaventure of Potenza and Fr. Bonaventure preaches on the virtues of this saint, particularly his extraordinary obedience that even took on a miraculous nature. He also points out the role of extraordinary miracles should point out the need for us to continue in the ordinary ways to holiness, that is, doing our daily duties well and partaking in the sacraments.
Ave Maria! Bl. Bonaventure of Potenza – Mass: OF, – Readings:
1st: 1co 1:26-31
Resp: psa 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 11
Gsp: mat 7:21-23

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Homily #101015 ( 10min) Play – Fr. Bonaventure preaches on today’s Gospel that exhorts us to trust in the providence of God and connects this to the life of St Teresa who we honor today. She progressed in holiness and in heights of prayer from stage to stage through her trust in God’s Providence.
Ave Maria! St. Teresa of Jesus – Mass: OF, – Readings:
1st: eph 1:11-14
Resp: psa 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13
Gsp: luk 12:1-7

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Homily #101013 ( 08min) Play – Fr. Bonaventure preaches today on the Lord’s use of the word ‘Woe’. When he says this we should listen and make amendment so that we can leave our sins behind and be mindful of God to gain eternal life.
Ave Maria! Wednesday in the 28th Week in Ordinary Time – Mass: OF, – Readings:
1st: gal 5:18-25
Resp: psa 1:1-2, 3, 4, 6
Gsp: luk 11:42-46

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Homily #101012 ( 06min) Play – In today’s Gospel Our Lord upbraids the Pharisees and Scribes for focusing on externals. Fr. Bonaventure explains that the main problem that Our Lord was trying to correct was wrong motives. The Pharisees were motivated by this worldly concerns but we all need to do everything out of love for God.
Ave Maria! St. Seraphin of Montegranaro – Mass: OF, – Readings:
1st: gal 5:1-6
Resp: psa 119:41, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48
Gsp: luk 11:37-41

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Homily #101011 ( 05min) Play – Fr. Bonaventure explains the sign of Jonah that Jesus refers to in today’s Gospel to foretell his death and resurrection which is a sign of his divinity that all nations will accept.
Ave Maria! Bl. John XXIII – Mass: OF, – Readings:
1st: gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1
Resp: psa 113:1-2, 3-4, 5, 6-7
Gsp: luk 11:29-32

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Conferences #87 – Abp. Raymond Burke Our Lady of Guadalupe: Mother of the Church ( 61min) >>> Play

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For the 4th talk in our symposium “Mother of the Church” on Marian Coredemption in the National Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, La Crosse, Wisconsin on August 21, 2010, Archbishop Raymond Burke, the founder of the shrine and Prefect of the Apostolic Signatura, gives a talk “Our Lady of Guadalupe: Mother of the Church”. Abp. Burke talks on Mary as Mother of the Church in light of the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe by examining the Nican Mopohua which is the most scholarly and earliest written account of the apparition composed from1540 to 1545 (very soon after the apparitions) by the Aztec noble Antonio Volariano. He then compares this to the theological reflections of St. Bonaventure on the nature of the Church and Our Lady’s involvement in it.

Drew Mariani of Relevant Radio was MC of the symposium.

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Homily #101004 ( 07min) Play – On the feast of St Francis of Assisi Fr. Dominic preaches on how the founder of our order was the great rebuilder of the Church at a time when it was crumbling. All Franciscans are called to carry on this work as did many Franciscan saints like Bonaventure, Anthony, Padre Pio and many more.
Ave Maria! Our Holy Father Francis – Mass: OF, – Readings:
1st: sir 50:1, 3-4, 6-7
Resp: psa 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 11
2nd: gal 6:14-18
Gsp: mat 11:25-30

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