One Cross was Wasted
April 4, 2012
One Cross was Wasted
Ave Maria Meditations Jesus and the Thieves –a painting by Michael O’Brien Artist Commentary: Jesus promises Paradise to the repentant thief. We tend to think that when severe trials come we will suffer…
April 4, 2012
Apr 04 – Homily – Fr Bonaventure: Mt. Calvary Looms
Homily #120404 ( 05min) Play - Today begins in earnest the journey of Jesus to Mt. Calvary. Each and every one of us has a mission in the Church. We cooperate in this…
April 3, 2012
Apr 03 – Homily – Fr Bonaventure: Peter & Judas
Homily #120403 ( 05min) Play - When Our Lord tells Judas to depart and carry out his deed, he is still working for his salvation. The Lord does all that he can so that…
April 3, 2012
Video – Immaculate Music #38: Italian Sacred Music Concert with the Franciscan Friars, Part 3
Immaculate Music #38 - Concert at Comacchio 2011 ( 14min) >>> Play Ave Maria! It's become a tradition that the FI clerics here in Italy - that is, those who are studying for the…
On Our Own Mortification
April 2, 2012
On Our Own Mortification
Ave Maria Meditations On Corporal Mortification As a result of original sin, man no longer has complete dominion over his senses and his flesh; therefore he is filled with evil tendencies which try…
April 2, 2012
Apr 02 – Homily – Fr Bonaventure: Good and Bad Actions
Homily #120402 ( 06min) Play - In today's Gospel we see a good action and a bad action. Mary Magdalen anoints Jesus with oil and Judas is indignant and wants the ointment sold to…
News – October Baby – Pro-life Movie Takes on a Life of its Own.
Ave Maria! The pro-life movie October Baby is out now (for over a week) and I am finally getting around to blogging about it. (Thanks to all those who emailed me.) It is about a…
April 1, 2012
Apr 01 – Homily – Fr Bonaventure: Paradox of Holy Week
Homily #120401 ( 34min) Play - On Palm Sunday Fr. Bonaventure preaches on the paradox of Holy Week where it starts with the triumphal entry of our Lord in to Jerusalem, greeted by…