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Fr. Maximilian Warnisher Homily New Bedford, MA

May 29, 2017

May 29 – Homily – The Path to Peace: Repentance

President Trump's Memorial Day prayer: for permanent peace. The King of Peace has conquered the world and given us His peace: the tranquility of His order. It is achieved by turning away…

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Fr. Alan Wharton Homily New Bedford, MA

May 30, 2017

May 30 – Homily: The Unity of the Spirit (Eph. 4:3)

Saint Gregory of Nyssa explains that among the gifts Our Lord obtained for His Church, the "greatest gift of all, ... was that they were no longer to be divided in their judgment…

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Fr. Alan Wharton Homily New Bedford, MA

June 1, 2017

Jun 01 – Homily – Fr Alan: “I have given them the glory you gave me”

Man achieves glory through union with God and His saints, in the knowledge and love of the One Truth. St. Justin Martyr's love for truth led him from philosophy to faith. Imbued with wisdom and…

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Fr. Alan Wharton Homily New Bedford, MA

June 5, 2017

Jun 05 – Homily – Fr Alan: No Comparing Terrorists to Martyrs

Christian martyrs suffer violence for the sake of truth and charity, in witness to faith and love. Misappropriating the word from its Christian origin, secular media sometimes attribute the title of "martyr"…

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Fr. Matthias Sasko Homily New Bedford, MA

June 6, 2017

Jun 06 – Homily – Fr Matthias: St. Norbert, Reformer of the Clergy

Converted from a worldly life, today's saint dedicated himself to reforming the clergy of his time, a reform that the Church always stands in need of. Ave Maria! Mass: St. Norbert -…

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Fr. Alan Wharton Homily New Bedford, MA

June 8, 2017

Jun 08 – Homily – Fr Alan: Fidelity to Doctrine on Marriage, Fidelity to God’s Covenant with Man

God’s plan for human life centers on marriage and the family. The traditional Catholic doctrines are under attack both from without and from within the Church, a sign of "the decisive battle…

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Fr. Alan Wharton Homily New Bedford, MA

June 12, 2017

Jun 12 – Homily – Fr Alan: The Beatitudes – Transcendent Christian Happiness

The Beatitudes are at the heart of Jesus' preaching. They take up the promises made to the chosen people since Abraham. The Beatitudes fulfill the promises by ordering them no longer merely…

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Fr. Matthias Sasko Homily New Bedford, MA

June 13, 2017

Jun 13 – Homily – Fr Matthias: St. Anthony, Intercessor

Father talks about St. Anthony of Padua/Lisbon. Ave Maria! Mass: St. Anthony of Padua - Mem Readings: 1st: Isa 61:1-3 Resp: Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 21-22, 23, 27 0 Gsp: Lk 10:1-9

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Fr. Alan Wharton Homily New Bedford, MA

June 19, 2017

Jun 19 – Homily – Fr Alan: Ministers of God, no dress rehearsal for Judgement

St. Paul indicates to ministers the time is now to make use of the grace given them. The work of the minister—God’s work—is advanced or retarded by their own successes or shortcomings…

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Fr. Matthias Sasko Homily New Bedford, MA

June 20, 2017

Jun 20 – Homily – Fr Matthias: Convert Enemy to Brother

Loving our enemies is not equivalent to letting them do as they please and harm us, but rather it means seeking to convert them into our brothers. Ave Maria! Mass: Tuesday 11th…

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Fr. Alan Wharton Homily New Bedford, MA

June 26, 2017

Jun 26 – Homily – Fr Alan: Judging Others

Our Lord does not prohibit the use of judgment, nor does he prohibit fraternal correction, but wants that these be practiced with mercy, motivated by true charity. Ave Maria! Mass: Monday 12th…

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Fr. Matthias Sasko Homily New Bedford, MA

June 27, 2017

Jun 27 – Homily – Fr Matthias: Jesus is the Reason for Marian Doctrine

St. Cyril of Alexandria's great contribution was his defense of the doctrine of Mary's divine maternity, against the Nestorian heresy which denied the humanity of Christ. Christ is always at the center…

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Fr. Alan Wharton Homily New Bedford, MA

July 3, 2017

Jul 03 – Homily – Fr Alan: From Doubting to Daring, St. Thomas Apostle

It wasn't only St. Thomas who initially doubted, but in particular, his refusal to believe and subsequent confession of faith serves for us as an especially emphatic affirmation of the invisible truth…

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Fr. Matthias Sasko Homily New Bedford, MA

July 4, 2017

Jul 04 – Homily: False Independence Destroys

Independence can never be an absolute for mankind, whether as individuals or as a society. We are made in the likeness and image of God--dependent on him as creatures on the Creator,…

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Fr. Alan Wharton Homily New Bedford, MA

July 10, 2017

Jul 10 – Homily – Fr Alan: Jesus Restores Us to Life

St. Veronica Giuliana underwent a kind of social death when her mystical reputation led to harsh restrictions on her personal liberty and even isolation from her community. Whatever difficulties we may have to…

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