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Did you ever wonder about this passage: “Every one who speaks a word against the Son of man will be forgiven; but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven” (Lk12:10)?  St Mark, too, reports the Lord as saying that this blasphemy never has forgiveness and that one who offends in this way is guilty of an eternal sin.

St Matthew in his turn quotes these solemn words of Christ in a context that allows for a better understanding of their import. He relates that the people were astonished at Christ’s miracles, so much so that they wondered: Can this be the Son of David? Yet the Pharisees would not submit to the evidence of the many miracles performed before their very eyes. Their only explanation was to attribute Christ’s amazing signs, his divine works, to the agency of the devil. Such was the hardness of their hearts that they would not accept the obvious. It is only by Beelzebub, the prince of demons, they said, that this man casts out demons. Precisely here do we find the unpardonable nature of the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. They exclude the sources of pardon itself.  (more…)

Homily #111216k ( 04min) Play – If we are to be wholly ready for the coming of Christ, we must be in union with the Holy Spirit.
Ave Maria!
Mass: Friday of Ember Week in Advent – Ferial – Form: EF, Prope es Tu
Readings:
1st: isa 11:1-5
Gsp: luk 1:39-47

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Ave Maria Meditations

To Mary, Spouse of The Holy Spirit:

Daughter of the Most High, Mother of God, faithful Spouse of the Holy Spirit ­yet also Mary of Nazareth, Joseph’s wife, my mother- hear my (more…)

Homily #100528s ( 17min) Play – On the start of the Father-Son Encampment for the Knights of Lepanto during the Octave of Pentecost, Fr. Angelo preaches in the importance of grace in fulfilling the duty in the Christian life as we struggle against our fallen nature. This is chiefly given by the Holy Spirit who dwells within us when we were Baptized and who’s presence is increased during Confirmation. Father also talks about spending to much time on social sites on the internet.
Ave Maria! Ember Friday – Mass: EF, Repleatur Os Meum – Readings: 1st: joe 2:23-24, 26-27 – Gsp: luk 5:17-26

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Homily #100526 ( 03min) Play – We see in the Apostles and disciples  the power of the Holy Spirit working, and this is done through the gift of prayer; we must pray.
Ave Maria!

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Homily #100524 ( 08min) Play – On this Monday of the Octave of Pentecost Fr. Ignatius preaches on the true and most important fruits of the Holy Spirit. He compares thes with mere, natural enthusiasm and the lesser, charismatic gifts. The best way to discern this is to look at Mary, Spouse of the Holy Spirit, at the foot of the Cross where she displayed heroic virtue. He further describes how to be disposed to the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Ave Maria! Pentecost Monday – Mass: EF, Cibavit Eos – Readings: 1st: act 10:34, 42-48 – Gsp: joh 3:16-21

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Homily #100523 ( 12min) Play – Today on Pentecost Sunday we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit on Mary and the Apostles. Fr. Angelo focuses on the fact that the Gospel reading for this feast are from the Last Supper where Our Lord institutes the Eucharist and thus the connection between the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and that of the priestly ministry, especially during the consecration of the bread into the Eucharist and, in turn, for the transformation of ourselves into His disciples.
Ave Maria! Pentecost – Mass: EF, Spiritus Domini – Readings: 1st: act 2:1-11 – Gsp: joh 14:23-31

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Homily #100522 ( 06min) Play – Today in the extraordinary form of the Mass we celebrate the Vigil of Pentecost. Fr. Angelo preaches on the readings which focus on the expectation of the coming of the Holy Spirit to give us inspiration, courage and fidelity. Let us ask Mary, Spouse of the Holy Spirit, to give us this gift.
Ave Maria! Vigil Mass of Pentecost – Mass: EF, Cum Sanctificatus – Readings: 1st: act 19:1-8 – Gsp: joh 14:15-21

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Homily #100516 ( 17min) Play – On this Seventh Sunday of Easter, the last Sunday before Pentecost, Fr. Angelo preaches on the need to practice vigilance in prayer as the Apostles and Mary practiced between the Ascension of the Lord and the coming of the Holy Spirit during Pentecost. We remember this and follow their example in the liturgical season by praying the Novena, the nine days of prayer between the Ascension, last Thursday, through to Pentecost Sunday.
Ave Maria! Mass readings
1: Acts 1:1-11
R: Ps 47:2-3,6-9
2: Eph 1:17-23
G: Lk 24:46-53

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Homily #100512 ( 08min) Play – Fr. Bonaventure preaches on Today’s gospel where Our Lord says “I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now.” But Christ will send the Holy Spirit and He will strengthen them and further instruct them.
Ave Maria! Mass readings
1: Acts 17:15,22-18:1
R: Ps 148:1-2,11-14
G: Jn 16:12-15

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Homily #100510 ( 06min) Play – Fr. Bonaventure preaches on the Mission of the Holy Spirit based on today’s Gospel where Our Lord says:

“When the Advocate comes whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, he will testify to me.”

and how this is so important during times of persecution.

Ave Maria! Mass readings
1: Acts 16:11-15
R: Ps 149:1-6,9
G: Jn 15:26-16:4

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Homily #100215 ( 04min) Play – Our Lord explained everything ahead of time to the Apostles, but it was the Holy Spirit that enlightened  them of the meaning of our His words.
Ave Maria! Quinquagesima Sunday – Mass: EF, Esto Mihi – Readings: 1st: 1co 13:1-13 – Gsp: luk 18:31-43

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Homily #100212 ( 08min) Play – Fr. Angelo reflects on the curing of the deaf man in today’s Gospel where Jesus gives the command “Ephphatha!”, be open. He relates this to the need for all of us, in every generation, to open our ears and hearts to the Gospel and the Holy Spirit.
Ave Maria! Mass readings
1: 1 Kings 11:29-32; 12:19
R: Ps 81:10-15
G: Mk 7:31-37

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Immaculate Music #22 – 8th Article of the Apostle’s Creed ( 03min) >>> Play

Ave Maria!

Continuing our series of music videos of the Apostles Creed from the Roman Catechism set to beautiful polyphonic music from the Franciscans of the Immaculate and classic religious art, we now proceed to the eighth article of the Creed: “I believe in the Holy Ghost.”

The musical piece is “Sicut Cervus” by composer Giovanni Palestrina.

Ave Maria!

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Immaculate Music #21 – 7th Article of the Apostle’s Creed ( 03min) >>> Play

Ave Maria!

Continuing our series of music videos of the Apostles Creed from the Roman Catechism set to beautiful polyphonic music from the Franciscans of the Immaculate and classic religious art, we now proceed to the seventh article of the Creed: “From thence He shall come to judge the living & the dead.”

The musical piece is “Sicut Cervus” by composer Giovanni Palestrina.

Ave Maria!

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