Optional Memorial of Saint Blase, Bishop and Martyr – Feb 03 – Homily – Fr Isidore

 

Fr. Isidore M. Cipres' homily from Our Lady's Chapel, New Bedford, MA, for the Optional Memorial of Saint Blase, Bishop and Martyr (Feb 3, 2024), seeing the pity of Christ for the crowds (today's Gospel) reflected in the blessing of St. Blase. Father elaborates on the good effects of the blessing, capable of healing spiritual as well as physical disease.

Ave Maria!

Mass: St. Blase - Opt Mem - http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=28
Readings: Saturday 4th Week of Ordinary Time - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/020324.cfm
1st: 1ki 3:4-13
Resp: psa 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 0
Gsp: mar 6:30-34

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