Jan 16 – Homily – Fr Elias: Mission, Penance and Martyrdom

Homily #140116b ( 11min) Play - Fr. Elias on the lives of Sts. Berard and companions who are the first martyrs of the Franciscan Order. This occurred on a very difficult, penitential journey to Morocco in 1220 on a mission to preach to the Muslims. They gave witness of there faith with their blood.
Ave Maria!
Mass: Sts. Berard and companions - Mem - Form: OF
Readings: Thursday 1st Week of Ordinary Time
1st: 1sa 4:1-11
Resp: psa 44:10-11, 14-15, 25-26
Gsp: mar 1:40-45

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