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December 10, 2018

Recalling the Continuing Presence of Christ, Having Come in Time

Ave Maria Meditations “Advent” does not mean “expectation,” as some may think. It is a translation of the Greek word parousia which means “presence” or, more accurately, “arrival,”, i.e., the beginning of a…

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Fr. Matthias Sasko Homily New Bedford, MA

December 17, 2018

Mary’s and Our Informed Consent to the Incarnation – Dec 17 – Homily – Fr Matthias

Fr Matthias gives the homily on Dec 17 (first day of the "O Antiphon" propers of Advent), explaining that, like Our Lady, we have to strive to know and embrace the…

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Bloomington, IN Fr. Terrance Chartier Homily

December 22, 2018

Hanna & Mary – Dec 22 – Homily – Fr Terrance

Fr Terrance gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on Dec 22 on how Hanna, the mother of Samuel, in the first reading from the Old Testament is a prefigurement of Mary in…

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Fr. Maximilian Warnisher Homily New Bedford, MA

December 24, 2018

Almost Here – Christmas, the Dawn of Eternal Light – Dec 24 – Homily – Fr Maximilian W

In the homily for the last day of Advent (Dec 24), Fr. Maximilian looks at the prophecies contained in today's Scripture readings and explains the references to the "night" of sin that…

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December 1, 2019

Advent: a Time of Waiting

Ave Maria Meditations One aspect of Advent is a waiting that is full of hope. In this, Advent enables us to understand the content and meaning of Christian time in of history as…

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Fr. Josemaria Barbin Homily New Bedford, MA

December 2, 2019

Advent: ‘Tis the Season to Be Marian – Dec 02 – Homily – Fr Josemaria

In the homily for Monday of the First Week of Advent (Dec 2, 2019), Fr. Josemaria reflects on the Marian dimension of Advent, with references to statements from Pope Francis and Pope…

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Bloomington, IN Fr. Ignatius Manfredonia Homily

December 4, 2019

Sacramental Nutrition – Dec 4 – Homily – Fr. Ignatius

Fr. Ignatius gives an Advent weekday homily on the sacramental nutrition needed on our journey to God, at Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center in Bloomington, Indiana. Ave Maria! Mass: Wednesday…

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December 5, 2019

When Christ Rested in Mary

Ave Maria Meditations encoreDuring Advent Christ rested in Mary – still, silent, helpless, utterly dependent. The Creator trusted Himself to His creature. He trusted to her the expression of His love, the expression…

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Bloomington, IN Fr. Ignatius Manfredonia Homily

December 6, 2019

St Nicholas – Dec 5 – Homily – Fr. Ignatius

Fr Ignatius gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on Dec 06, on St. Nicolas. Ave Maria! Mass: St. Nicholas - Opt Mem Readings: Friday in the 1st Week in Advent 1st: isa…

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Fr. Alan Wharton Homily New Bedford, MA

December 11, 2019

Martyrs: Church Triumphant Inspires Church Militant – Dec 11 – Homily – Fr Alan

In the homily for the memorial of St. Damasus I, Pope (Dec 11, 2019, Wednesday of the Second Week of Advent), Fr. Alan reflects on the significance of the Catholic practice of…

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December 15, 2019

Advent: a Time to Wake Up

Ave Maria Meditations If we want Advent to transform us – our homes and hearts, and even nations – then the great question for us is whether we will come out of the…

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Bloomington, IN Fr. Terrance Chartier Homily

December 20, 2019

The Dynamic Duo: Mary & Jesus – Dec 20 – Homily – Fr Terrance

Fr Terrance gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on Dec 20, 2019, on how Isaiah 7:14 has been unanimously interpreted by the fathers of the Church as being a prophecy of Christ…

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December 20, 2019

Pro-life: New Moses & Gift of Children – 3/3 – Sidewalk Counselors’ Retreat 2019 – CONF 519

Ave Maria! Fr. Terrance Chartier, FI gives the third and final talk for the Sidewalk Counselors' Retreat 2019 where he exhorts them to take on a motherly and parental role of mediation to…

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Bloomington, IN Fr. Ignatius Manfredonia Homily

December 21, 2019

Plan of God – Dec 21 – Homily – Fr Ignatius

Fr Ignatius gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on Dec 21, 2019, on how God's plan is a plan of love, to be with us, and us with him. This is…

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December 22, 2019

Anticipating our Christmas Mass

Ave Maria Meditations Your eyes at the midnight Mass will gaze upon the elevated Host and your lips will utter, "My Lord and my God." A few minutes more and the little Infant…

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