Saint Francis Xavier: Patron and Missionary of Faith – Dec 03 – Homily – Fr Matthias
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Fr Matthias gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Dec 03, 2024, on the importance of St. Francis Xavier’s mission to spread the Gospel and bring others to the Catholic Church. He explained the role of Xavier as the co-patron of Indianapolis and how the diocese grew over time, beginning with early Jesuit missions. The prayer for the archbishop emphasized sharing the faith locally and honoring different cultures in evangelization.
00:00 – Introduction: Praised Be Jesus and Mary
00:07 – Saint Francis Xavier’s Missionary Legacy
00:39 – Jesuit Roots of the Indianapolis Diocese
02:31 – Evolution of the Diocese and Co-Patrons
03:13 – Prayer for Archbishop Charles Thompson
04:12 – Conclusion: Spreading the Catholic Faith
Ave Maria!
Mass: St. Francis Xavier - Mem - http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=423
Readings: Tuesday in the 1st Week in Advent - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/120324.cfm
1st: isa 11:1-10
Resp: psa 72:1, 7-8, 12-13, 17
Gsp: luk 10:21-24
More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1206&r=1248
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