Aug 05 – Homily – Fr Elias: St Mary Major of the Snow

Homily #150805b ( 09min) Play - Fr. Elias on the memorial of the dedication of the basilica of St. Mary Major, describes how snow in August in Rome played a role in building this great church. He then relates the basilica to the doctrine of Mary as Mother of God and how it combated the heresy of Nestorius.
Ave Maria!
Mass: Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major - Opt Mem - Form: OF
Readings: Wednesday 18th Week of Ordinary Time
1st: num 13:1-2, 25-14:1, 26-29, 34-35
Resp: psa 106:6-7, 13-14, 21-22, 23
Gsp: mat 15:21-28

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