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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.

Fr. Peter mentions:

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Homily #101118 ( 08min) Play – Today’s Gospel is the account of Peter coming to Jesus who is walking on water. Peter is able to walk on the water as well, so long as he keeps focused on Jesus. But, when he looks at the violence of the waves he panics and starts to sink. Fr Dominic uses this to exhort us to keep our lives focused on the supernatural and not on the many natural troubles we may have.
Ave Maria! Dedication of the Basilicas of St Peter and Paul – Optional Memorial – Mass: OF – Readings:
1st: act 28:11-16, 30-31
Resp: psa 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6, 9
Gsp: mat 14:22-23

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Another post for Scotus month. Here are some photos from the recent Newman-Scotus Symposium held at the Washington Theological Union on Oct 22-24, 2010. Photos by Fr. Martin Breski, OFM Conv.

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Fr. Edward Ondrako, OFM Conv. organizer par excellance

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The presenters and organizers.

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Bl. John Newman and Bl. John Duns Scotus Similar?

Yes! In fact, they are so similar that there will actually be three days of scholarly talks on the subject by some of the most eminent theologians and speakers in the field for the Newman Scotus Symposium at the Washington Theological Union on Friday, the 22nd of October to Sunday the 24th.

There will be Nine Major talks with several Question and Answer sessions by the following speakers:

• Fr. James McCurry, OFMConv.
• Rev. Dr. John Ford, CSC
• Dr. Timothy Noone of CUA
• Rev. Dr. Peter Damian Fehlner, FI
• Deacon Jack Sullivan
• Most Rev. Jude Winkler, OFMConv.
• Keynote by Sr. Mary Beth Ingham w/Q/A: On the Quadruple Scotus Congress
• Rev. Dr. Ed Ondrako, OFMConv.
• Sr. Pat Hutchison, OSF, Ed.D

In addition there will be Masses, Meals, and Leisure time included in the Program

There is still time to register. Here is a talk by Fr. Ed Ondrako, the organizer:

Hope to see you there.

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Conferences #89 – Fr. Peter wraps-up the Coredemption Conference ( 09min) >>> Play

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For the conclusion to 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, Fr. Peter Fehlner, rector of the shrine, expounds on three practical points in summary:

1. Make Mary the Center of your life,  because this is the way that Jesus wants to give us happiness.
2. Work for the salvation of everyone through the good example of consecrating ourselves to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
3. Push the Solemn Definition of the Fifth Marian Dogma.

A short but profound to-do list to enable all of us to accomplish great things in the Church for the glory of God.

Drew Mariani of Relevant Radio was MC of the symposium.

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Homily #100930 ( 04min) Play – Today is the Memorial of St. Jerome Doctor of the Church and writer of the Latin Vulgate. Fr. Ignatius points out that in order to get the truth that is in scripture you must have the right interpretation and thus God has not only given us scripture but an infallible interpreter of it as scripture itself clearly states in 1Tim 3:15 Pillar and foundation of truth is the Church. And Mat 16:18 On this rock (Peter) I will build my Church and the gates of hell (error) will not prevail against it.

Ave Maria! St. Jerome, Confessor and Doctor of the Church – Mass: EF, In Medio Ecclesiae – Readings:
1st: 2ti 4:1-8
Gsp: mat 5:13-19

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Homily #100924 ( 10min) Play – “…But whom do you say that I am? Simon Peter answering, said: The Christ of God.” Peter is the first to be given the grace to know who Jesus is. Where Peter is, there is the One True Church; the Catholic Church.
Ave Maria! Friday in the 25th Week in Ordinary Time – Mass: OF, – Readings:
1st: ecc 3:1-11
Resp: psa 144:1-2, 3-4
Gsp: luk 9:18-22

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MaryCast Specials #87 ( 09min) Play – Dr. Mark Miravalle addresses the growing amount loss of peace in our lives and how to deal with it when it becomes “too much”. He recommends reexamining the Eucharist, Mary and the Pope as a means of regaining Christ’s peace. He relates this to the dream of St. John Bosco where the Barque of Peter takes refuge between the two pillars of Mary and the Eucharist.

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

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Mary Vitamin for August 23rd

Topic: Our Lady’s Joy in the Resurrection of Her Son

(The sixth mystery in the Franciscan Crown — Feast August 26)

Quote:

St. Teresa of Avila

One day after receiving Communion, it seemed most clear to me that Our Lord sat beside me; He told me that immediately after His resurrection He went to see our Lady because she then had great need and that the pain she experienced so absorbed and transpierced her soul that she did not return immediately to herself to rejoice in that joy. By this I understood how different was this other transpiercing, the one of my soul. But what must have been that transpiercing of the blessed Virgin’s soul! He also said that He had remained a long time with her because it was necessary in order to console her.

St. Teresa of Avila, Spiritual Testimonies, (ICS Publications: 1985), 390-91.

Quote used in Mary Vitamin #153

Meditation:

Imagine after days of painfully placing herself in God’s presence in prayer, with the agony of the Cross fresh before her mind’s eye, what a joy it was for our Lady to see the Lord in glory, alive and well and to speak with Him with no effort on her part.

I Peter 1:6-9

There is cause for rejoicing here. You may for a time have to suffer the distress of many trials; but this is so that your faith, which is more precious than the passing splendor of fire-tried gold, may by its genuineness lead t0 praise, glory, and honor when Jesus Christ appears.

When Our Lord appeared to Our Lady and “remained a long time with her because it was necessary to console her” did Our Lady ask about her holy spouse and parents? Did she receive “news” from the Lord about the happiness experienced by her beloved family members? Was this a part of Our Lady’s joy in the Resurrection? She saw her Son’s victory over death and the consequences for those she loved.

Resolution:

Today before beginning my usual prayers, I will call to mind the visit of Our Lord to Our Lady after the Resurrection. I will try to enter prayer with the joy of Our Lady and remember that it took her a long time with the Lord before she experienced the joy of the Resurrection.

Marian Vow:

Father Gabriel Allegra, O.F.M.

Precisely here is the essence of consecration: always to look carefully at the Immaculate Mother. Her mere look will indicate her wishes, will help one to put them into practice. And thus we will generously and easily do the will of the Father.

Mary’s Immaculate Heart, A Way to God, (Franciscan Herald Press: 1985), 76.

I give this resolution to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Thanks be to God for graces received.

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Mary Vitamin is a daily Email support for Marian mental prayer. Each day (Monday through Friday) members will receive a brief Marian quote with a corresponding Marian meditation and resolution. The Mary Vitamin is designed to make mental prayer a little simpler and bring Our Lady into your day in a systematic way.

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Fi News #81 – Fr. Peter explains the significance of the Marian Symposium, Mary Mother of the Church ( 12min) >>> Play

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We will be broadcasting our Marian Symposium live from La Crosse, Wisconsin tomorrow, Saturday, Aug 21st From 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Central time which is 10-6:30 Eastern Time. The theme this year is Mary, Mother of the Church and our beloved Fr. Peter Fehlner tells us all about it. Come and view this grand spiritual and intellectual event in the beautiful new Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe at http://airmaria.com. Speakers include:

• His Eminence Luis Cardinal Aponte Martinez, Archbishop Emeritus, San Juan, Puerto Rico
• His Excellency Archbishop Raymond L. Burke, Prefect, Apostolic Signatura, Rome
• Msgr. Arthur B. Calkins, Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei, Mariologist
• Dr. Mark I. Miravalle, Franciscan University of Steubenville, President, Vox Populi Mariae Mediatrici
• MC: Drew Mariani, Journalist and Talk Show Host, Relevant Radio

If you are in the area, registration is still being accepted including walk-ins on the day of the event, but there will be limited lunches at the church, (reduced cost for entry if there are not enough lunches and you can buy lunch at the Shrine Restaurant.) You can register at http://www.mariansymposium.com/

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Homily #100629 ( 06min) Play – On the solemnity of Sts Peter and Paul the Gospel tells us of how Jesus takes his disciples to Caesar Philippi and asks them “Whom do you say that I am?” and Peter answers that he is the Christ and Our Lord tells him that he is blessed for his answer and that He will build His Church upon him.
Ave Maria! Sts. Peter and Paul – Mass: EF, Nunc Scio Vere – Readings: 1st: act 12:1-11 – Gsp: mat 16:13-19

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Homily #100628 ( 05min) Play – Fr. Ignatius uses the recent publication of Fr. Thomas Euteneuer’s new book on exorcism to remind us of the existence of evil spirits and the need to fortify ourselves against them by the partaking of the sacraments, avoiding sin and strengthening the virtues.
Ave Maria! Vigil of the Apostles Sts. Peter and Paul – Mass: EF, Dicit Dominus – Readings: 1st: act 3:1-10 – Gsp: joh 21:15-19
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Variety #77 – Peter Wolfgang  ( 33min) >>> Play

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Peter Wolfgang, Executive Director of the Family Institute of Connecticut (FIC), gives a talk at the Knights of Columbus Council #2087 in North Grosvenordale, CT for their fund-raising event to benefit FIC. He relates the current atmosphere of anti-religious bigotry prevailing in politics with that in the time of Fr. McGivney in New Haven, CT in late 1800′s that prompted him to start the Knights of Columbus. He especially mentions the grossly Anti-Catholic bill SB-1098 introduced in the CT  Legislature in 2009 and the recent ACLU attack on FIC, a local Baptist Church in Bloomfield and a high school in Enfield, CT which you can read about here. Peter points out that the irrationality of these attacks suggest a vindictive payback to Catholics and Baptist for joining ranks with FIC to successfully stop gay marriage in the CT legislature.

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Homily #100418 ( 31min) Play – Fr. Bonaventure preaches on today’s Gospel account of the Apostles casting their nets on the right side of the boat on the command of the resurrected Lord. They then haul in a great number or of very large fish but even then the nets do not break. This unbreakable net is a symbol of the unbreakable Church that will catch all nations. He emphasizes that this will be tightly bound to the ministry of Peter and his successors in the office of Vicar of Christ who will “Feed my sheep” at the proper time.
Ave Maria! Mass readings
1: Acts 5:27-32,40-41
R: Ps 30:2,4-6; 11-13
2: Rev 5:11-14
G: Jn 21:1-19

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Homily #100228 ( 16min) Play – Fr. Angelo Geiger preaches on today’s Gospel of the Transfiguration of the Lord on Mount Tabor in front of Peter, James and John. Jesus does this in order to strengthen the faith of his disciples so that they could survive the scandal of the Crucifixion. We need to take note that only one of these three disciples remained with Jesus at the foot of the Cross. So we need to make sure that we fully apprehend all the revelations that we are given through our Holy Faith, especially Our Lord’s presence in the Eucharist.
Ave Maria! Mass readings
1: Gen 15:5-12,17-18
R: Ps 27:1,7-9,13-14
2: Phil 3:17-4:1
G: Lk 9:28-36

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