St. Louis de Montfort, Building on Baptismal Grace – Apr 28 – Homily – Fr Joseph M.
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Fr Joseph M. gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Apr 28, 2025, where he emphasizes spiritual rebirth through baptism, the Holy Spirit’s guidance, and Marian consecration, honoring St. Louis de Montfort.
Father speaks about how Jesus teaches us to be reborn through baptism, where water and the invocation of the Father , the Son, and the Holy Spirit bring God’s life into our souls and wash away original sin. He explains that we must protect this gift by praying, staying open to God’s help, and avoiding sin to grow closer to Jesus. The Holy Spirit, received in baptism and strengthened in confirmation, guides us to live holy lives and serve God. Father also honors St. Louis de Montfort, a priest who taught that giving ourselves to Mary helps us follow Jesus better, encouraging us to imitate Mary’s love for God.
John 3:8 - NAB - The Spirit’s Unpredictable Guidance - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/3?8
1 John 4:12 - NAB - God’s Love Perfected in Us - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1john/4?12
Catechism of the Catholic Church #1213 - Baptism’s Role in Salvation - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p2s2c1a1.htm#1213
Catechism of the Catholic Church #1286 - Confirmation’s Seal of the Spirit - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p2s2c1a2.htm#1286
Catechism of the Catholic Church #967 - Mary’s Role in Salvation - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p123a9p6.htm#967
Catholic Encyclopedia - St. Louis de Montfort - Biography and Legacy - https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/09384a.htm
Vatican - Pope St John Paul II's - Letter to the Montfort Religious Families - https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/letters/2004/documents/hf_jp-ii_let_20040113_famiglie-monfortane.html
Franciscan Media - St. Louis de Montfort - Profile of Missionary Priest - https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-louis-mary-grignion-de-montfort/
Ave Maria!
Mass: St. Louis Marie de Montfort - Opt Mem - http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=4306
Readings: Monday 2nd Week of Easter - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/042825.cfm
1st: act 4:23-31
Resp: psa 2:1-9
Gsp: joh 3:1-8
More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1062&r=1696
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