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Homily #110424 ( 17min) Play – Jesus Christ is Risen – Alleluia!
Ave Maria!
Mass: Easter Sunday (Option 1) – Ordinary Form
Readings:
1st Reading: Acts 10:34, 37-43
Responsorial Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23
2nd Reading: Colossians 3:1-4
Gospel: John 20:1-9

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Ave Maria Meditations

The priest’s mission seems hopelessly difficult. Has the world ever been as depraved as it is today? Have Satan’s cohorts ever been as numerous, as fierce, as cunning? Has the army of Christ ever been weaker compared to these powerful forces? A priest will lose confidence if he thinks about the enemy in comparison to himself. But it is Christ he should think about; Christ has given him his mission as the Father gave Christ His mission. (Jn. 20:21)

He is an ambassador of Christ (2 Cor 5:20) and Christ has declared, and He cannot be wrong:  “I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw all men to myself (Jn 12:32). Now shall the ruler of this world be cast out (Jn 12:31). Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world ” (Jn 16:33).  Acting in the name of the Son of God, the priest is all powerful with the power of God. Acting in his own name, he  is as weak as the weakest of men. He is feeble when depending on himself alone; he is unbeatable when he acts with Jesus. When he acts in the Name of Jesus, his very weakness is an encouragement. (more…)

Ave Maria Meditations

Saint John Eudes, Priest
Optional Memorial  August 19th

(1601-1680) Born in France, he was a gifted preacher and encouraged devotions to the Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Specially concerned to council and defend endangered women, he founded an association of priest and the religious Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity

St. Pope Pius X called St. Eudes the Immaculate Heart’s Father, Doctor and Apostle. It was through him that this devotion was made public and received ecclesiastical approbation. At his canonization, Holy Mother Church emphasized his role in establishing the liturgical devotion to the Heart of Mary. St. John Eudes, as a theologian, was the first to explain this devotion. The feast was established first in his Congregation and later through out the French dioceses. He composed a mass and office. In 1680, shortly before his death, his book, The Admirable Heart of Mary, was completed and published. It consisted of 12 books, took him 20 years to write it, and was the first of its kind.

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In this Year of the Priest it is a special pleasure to consider the Patron Saint of ALL Priests, St. John Vianney.  He had been the Patron of Parish Priests but our Holy Father has extended that patronage to all Priests.

Marycast Specials #33 ( 10min) Play – St. Teresa of Avila says, “If you have not asked St. Joseph for something, then I dare you to do so.” In the last of this mini-series, concluding on the Feast of the Holy Family, Dr. Miravalle takes a final look at the Patron of the Triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

To ask questions regarding Mary, email Dr Mark Miravalle: marycast@airmaria.com
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Marycast Specials #32 ( 10min) Play – Imagine knowing that your wife and foster son would one day experience a horrific event, and that they would have to suffer this burden without you and without your support. Ponder this, and you get an inkling of what St. Joseph’s life must have been like. Dr. Miravalle delves into this fascinating and hidden side of the life of St. Joseph in the second part of this three-part series.

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

Marycast Specials #31 ( 10min) Play – The holy and hidden figure of St. Joseph comes to light during the Advent/Christmas seasons. What is the dignity of this great man, and how do we convey the wondrous power of his intercession? Listen now as Dr. Miravalle begins a 3-part series on the man whom God chose to “substitute” for Himself when the Word became flesh to dwell among us.
Ave Maria!