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Homily #111101 ( 15min) Play – On all Saints Eve we have our annual Celebration where all the kids come dressed as their favorite saints. Fr. Dominic preaches on how these kids are following good models and how we all need to do this and to ask for the saints to intercede for us and to intercede for each other before God to become real saints.
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Mass: All Saints – Solemnity – Form: OF
Readings:
1st: rev 7:2-4, 9-14
Resp: psa 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6
2nd: 1jo 3:1-3
Gsp: mat 5:1-12

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Homily #110907 ( 05min) Play – Fr. Bonaventure preaches on the 4 cardinal virtues:

• Prudence – able to judge between actions with regard to appropriate actions at a given time
• Justice – proper moderation between self-interest and the rights and needs of others
• Restraint or Temperance – practicing self-control, abstention, and moderation
• Courage or Fortitude – forbearance, endurance, and ability to confront fear and uncertainty, or intimidation

and how they will reap great rewards in eternal life, the great blessings mentioned in today’s Gospel.
Ave Maria!
Mass: Wednesday 23rd Week of Ordinary Time – Wkdy – Form: OF
Readings:
1st: col 3:1-11
Resp: psa 145:2-3, 10-11, 12-13
Gsp: luk 6:20-26

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Conferences #144 – Fr. Ignatius on the Cardinal Virtues ( 34min) >>> Play

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Fr. Ignatius finished the Theological Virtues in the first three talks of his mission in England. Now in this forth and final talk he covers the Human Virtues CCC 1804 which the the Catechism breaks down into Cardinal Virtues of Prudence, Justice, Fortitude and Temperance, (CCC 1805-9) and the Virtues and Grace (CCC 1810-1811) which Fr. Ignatius calls the Moral Virtues and lists them as Humility and Chastity. All of these he explains how practice in a heroic degree and urges us to do so.

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Mother of the Redeemer Events #14 – Fr. Bill Casey ( 48min) >>> Play

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In June, 2010, Fr. Bill Casey of the Fathers of Mercy preached a retreat at the Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center on “Confidence in God”. This is the fourth conference in this retreat.  In this talk, Fr. Casey discusses the family.

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Mother of the Redeemer Events #13 – Fr. Bill Casey ( 46min) >>> Play

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In June, 2010, Fr. Bill Casey of the Fathers of Mercy preached a retreat at the Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center on “Confidence in God”. This is the fourth conference in this retreat.  In this talk, Fr. Casey discusses the shortness of life here on earth, death, judgment, heaven, hell and confession.

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Mother of the Redeemer Events #12 – Fr. Bill Casey ( 44min) >>> Play

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In June, 2010, Fr. Bill Casey of the Fathers of Mercy preached a retreat at the Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center on “Confidence in God”. This is the third conference in this retreat.  In this talk, Fr. Casey discusses the importance of the virtue of humility in the spiritual life.

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Marycast #98 ( 10min) Play – Dr. Mark introduces us to the glorious Nine Choirs of the Angels (Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones, Dominions, Virtues, Powers, Principalities, Archangels, and Angels)  and how Mary is their Queen by virtue of her Son.

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

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Marycast Specials #58 ( 10min) Play – In this episode, Dr. Miravalle returns to the Patron of the Universal Church, St. Joseph, and discusses various devotions to him, especially his litany.  What’s the value of praying litanies?  What good can be found in them, and why should we pray them?  Dr. Miravalle reviews some of the titles in St. Joseph’s litany & how they can help us glorify God & live our lives in a holy way.

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

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May 18^th: St. Felix of Cantalice (1515-1587)

A Franciscan brother who served as a quester for the Order for over 40 years. His gratitude to God for everything led him to always say “Deo Gratias” such that he was called “Brother Deo Gratias”. This humble and almost uneducated brother was sought out for his advice. He had a great love for God, for Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, and for our Blessed Lady such that it is said she allowed him to hold the Christ Child in his arms.

PRAYER:

Make us, Lord Jesus, walk in the innocence and simplicity of our hearts, since for love of these virtues, Thou didst descend from the bosom of Thy Mother into the arms of Blessed Felix, Thy confessor. Who livest and reignest forever and ever. Amen.

St. Felix, intercede for us that we may obtain pure and simple hearts filled with devotion for Jesus and Mary.

Homily #090109 ( 07min) Play -

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“Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean.”
Jesus stretched out his hand, touched him, and said,
“I do will it. Be made clean.”
And the leprosy left him immediately.

Fr. Angelo Geiger relates this miracle account to the three Theological Virtues of faith, hope and charity.

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THE MANTLE OF CHARITY

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PRESENCE OF GOD – 0 Lord, teach me to cover the defects and faults of others with the mantle of charity. ??

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1.?Do not speak against one another, my brethren. He that speaks against a brother … speaks against the law” (Jas.4:11), that is, he contradicts the evangelical law of fraternal charity. To speak evil of our neighbor does not necessarily mean that we spread unjust suspicions about him or accuse him of faults and wrong deeds which he has not committed. It is sufficient to mention needlessly the faults of others, even though they be real and known to all. To do this is to act contrary to charity, because it fixes our own attention and that of others, on the imperfections of the neighbor rather than on his good qualities. As a result, we lessen in ?the mind of the listener the esteem due to our neighbor.

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Homily #080906 ( 11min) Play – On this Saturday in Ordinary Time, when traditionally in the Church Our Lady is honored by a Saturday Memorial, Fr. Ignatius gives a traditional homily in honor of Her.
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Homily #080707 ( 06min) Play – Works of charity lead ourselves and others to the salvation and sanctification of souls. But in performing works of charity, let us not keep the bad company of the world. Ave Maria! Mass readings +++

Standing Fast #11 – Fr. Angelo on the Virtues of Chivalry (9min) >>> Play

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Fr. Angelo explains the five virtues of Chivalry: Faith (which is foremost), Honesty, Courtesy, Prowess and Generosity. In the process he underlines the need for God and the Catholic faith to promote the virtues and so any attempt based on secularity and paganism will never work.

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