Homily #100209 ( 07min) Play – For the Jews the Temple in Jerusalem was the dwelling place of God and so was central to their spiritual life. Listen as Fr. Angelo relates this to the Blessed Sacrament to which we should make frequent visits to give true worship.
Ave Maria! Mass readings
1: 1 Kings 8:22-23,27-30
R: Ps 84:3-5,10-11
G: Mk 7:1-13

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Homily #091121 ( 05min) Play – Today we celebrate the presentation of Our Lady as a mere child by her parents Sts. Joachim and Anne to the temple in Jerusalem which was an ancient custom in Judea among the most pious Jews. Thus early in her life Mary is associated with the temple, the dwelling place of God, foreshadowing how she would be the dwelling place of God as she bore him in her womb and in her heart.
Ave Maria! The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Mass: EF, Common of the Blessed Virgin, Salve Sancta Parens – Readings: 1st: sir 24:14-16 – Gsp: luk 11:27-28

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Homily #090830 ( 20min) Play – In order to have faith we must do more than just lip service but do His will. Even the Pharisees who did many of the things that God told them to do were accused by Our Lord of doing mere lip service. Listen to Fr. Angelo explain the true meaning of doing the Lord’s will.

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Homily #090705 ( 18min) Play – Jesus the King and Savior of the Jews was not received by them because He came as one of them. This was made very clear when He went to Nazareth where He grew up and, despite performing miracles and preaching the full richness of the Gospel, He was rejected. But it is this rejection that He uses to save the Jews and all humanity.

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Homily #080817 ( 18min) Play – On this 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr. Ignatius Manfredonia preaches on the need to join the one true religion in order to worship the one true God. He also covers the importance of perseverance in prayer when God seems to remain silent.
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