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June 28, 2016

Jun 28 – Homily – Fr Alan: Jesus sleeps, we panic, the boat stays afloat: trust Jesus!

The Gospel episode of Jesus asleep in the boat as the storm rages and the apostles panic is emblematic of our weak faith and very human response to apparent doom. Yet Our…

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Fr. Maximilian Warnisher Homily New Bedford, MA

June 29, 2016

Jun 29 – Homily – Fr Maximilian W: Imitate their Faith

Fr. Maximilian talks about the great works and faith of Ss. Peter and Paul. We are also called to imitate this great faith. Ave Maria! Mass: Sts. Peter and Paul - Solemnity Readings: 1st:…

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Fr. Alan Wharton Homily New Bedford, MA

July 5, 2016

Jul 05 – Homily – Fr Alan: Queen St. Elizabeth of Portugal, channel of peace

The life of this Queen, Widow and Third Order Franciscan was marked by a gift for bringing about peace between people at odds with each other. The peace she radiated came from her…

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Fr. Maximilian Warnisher Homily New Bedford, MA

July 6, 2016

Jul 06 – Homily – Fr Maximilian W: St. Maria Goretti & the Kingdom of Heaven

In the Gospel we read how Our Lord commissions his disciples to preach that the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. Fr. Maximilian explains how St. Maria Goretti understood, knew and experienced…

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Fr. Alan Wharton Homily New Bedford, MA

July 12, 2016

Jul 12 – Homily – Fr Alan: Always loyal to the Church

Fr. Alan gives us an introduction into the heroic lives and witnesses of the two Franciscan martyrs Sts. John Jones and John Wall. Ave Maria! Mass: Sts. John Jones and John Wall…

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Fr. Maximilian Warnisher Homily New Bedford, MA

July 13, 2016

Jul 13 – Homily – Fr Maximilian W: Heavenly, not Earthly

Fr. Maximilian explains how St. Henry was a leader who was always seeking the heavenly, not earthly goals. He lived solely for God and sought the same for his people. Let us…

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Fr. Matthias Sasko Homily New Bedford, MA

July 18, 2016

Jul 18 – Homily – Fr Matthias: The Final Judgement

The Gospel today speaks of the Final Judgement. Where will we be judged on whether we accepted God's mercy and did we share God's mercy with others... Fr. Matthias gives some details…

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Fr. Alan Wharton Homily New Bedford, MA

July 19, 2016

Jul 19 – Homily – Fr Alan: Want peace with your brother? Do the will of your heavenly Father.

The harmony men desire, peace among brothers, can only come through obedience to our Creator, the heavenly Father common to all sons of Adam. Jesus asked: “Who is my mother? Who are…

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Fr. Maximilian Warnisher Homily New Bedford, MA

July 20, 2016

Jul 20 – Homily – Fr Maximilian W: Nourishing the Seed of Faith

Father gives us a commentary on the parable of the sower and the seeds. Our Lord sows the seeds and it is up to us to nurture this seed of faith to…

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Fr. Maximilian Warnisher Homily New Bedford, MA

July 25, 2016

Jul 25 – Homily – Fr Maximilian W: Conditions For Reigning with Christ

Today is the feast day of St. James the Apostle. Fr Maximilian gives us a commentary on the Gospel account of the sons of Zebedee asking to be on the right and…

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Fr. Alan Wharton Homily New Bedford, MA

July 26, 2016

Jul 26 – Homily – Fr Alan: Sts. Joachim & Ann – The Holy “Tree” that gave the Holiest “Fruit”

As St. John Damascene observes, if the tree is known by its fruit, Sts. Joachim and Ann could not be better represented by the fruit of their Holy Matrimony: their daughter, Blessed…

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Fr. Maximilian Warnisher Homily New Bedford, MA

July 27, 2016

Jul 27 – Homily – Fr Maximilian W: Worth any Sacrifice

In commenting on Our Lords words in the Gospel, Fr. Maximilian explains why the possession of the Kingdom of God is worth any sacrifice. Bl. Mary Magdalene of Martinengo well understood this truth…

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Fr. Alan Wharton Homily New Bedford, MA

August 2, 2016

Aug 02 – Homily – Fr Alan: Christ’s Mercy & the Portiuncula Pardon of Assisi

The incalculable grace of the Portiuncula indulgence, blessed by Jesus and Mary, requested by St. Francis and granted by Pope Honorius III in 1216, is totally compatible with the great mercy of…

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Fr. John Joseph Homily New Bedford, MA

August 8, 2016

Aug 08 – Homily – Fr John Joseph: The Gift of the Rosary

On the feast day of St. Dominic, father reflects on the gift of the Rosary from Our Lady, in which St Dominic had a big part to play. He reminds us of…

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Fr. Alan Wharton Homily New Bedford, MA

August 9, 2016

Aug 09 – Homily – Fr Alan: Edith Stein – Carmelite Witness to the Truth, Virgin Martyr

St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, better known by her civilian name, Edith Stein, provides an example of how faith and reason combined with love can lead one from unbelief to a…

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