May 17, 2018
Our Role in Mediation – May 17 – Homily – Fr Josemaria
Fr. Josemaria gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on May 17 on how Christ is the one true mediator. Yet this does not mean that we do not have a role in…
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May 16, 2018
From “Vain” to “Saint” Margaret – May 16 – Homily – Fr Terrance
In the homily for the Memorial of St. Margaret of Cortona (Franciscan Tertiary, May 16), Fr Terrance explains how Margaret's transformation from "vain" to "saint" can be an appropriate example for many…
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May 10, 2018
That Where I Am, You Also May Be – May 10 – Homily – Fr Alan
For the homily on Ascension Thursday (May 10), Fr. Alan gives the homily at New Bedford on the hope we have in following Christ in this earthly life, to be with him…
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March 20, 2018
From Constancy to Victory – Mar 20 – Homily – Fr Alan
Reflecting on the readings from the Mass of Tuesday of the 5th Week of Lent, Fr Alan focuses on the need for constancy and perseverance, in order to obtain the decisive victory…
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March 17, 2018
Video – St. Patrick: Self-control, Obedience & Orthodoxy – CONF 406
Ave Maria! Fr. Patrick Hyde, O.P. gives the second of two talks for the 2018 Lenten Day of Reflection at the Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center in Bloomington, IN. It is…
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March 17, 2018
Video – St. Patrick: Life & lent – CONF 405
Ave Maria! Fr. Patrick Hyde, O.P. gives the first of two talks for the 2018 Lenten Day of Reflection at the Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center in Bloomington, IN. It is titled…
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February 21, 2018
The Responsibility of a Christian – Feb 21 – Homily – Fr Matthias
As Christians, we have received much: we have been called to imitate Christ and we have been given the means of reaching this goal. This is our responsibility. We will answer to…
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February 20, 2018
The Lord’s Prayer, the Rosary, & the Key to Mercy – Feb 20 – Homily – Fr Alan
In today's Gospel, the Lord teaches His disciples how to pray: "Our Father..." He teaches the key to obtaining mercy: "If you forgive men their transgressions, your heavenly Father will forgive you." Repeating the…
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February 14, 2018
Ashes Remind Us of Need for Conversion – Feb 14 – Homily – Fr Maximilian W
On Ash Wednesday, Fr. Maximilian explains the Gospel call to inner conversion, to seek to examine our conscience before God in the secrecy of our own heart, and to turn back to…
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February 13, 2018
Lenten Resolutions – Feb 13 – Homily – Fr Matthias
"Guard against the leaven of the Pharisees!" As we contemplate our Lenten resolutions, we should be careful to not try to sacrifice to God that which means no real effort for us,…
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February 7, 2018
Pray for Charity – Feb 07 – Homily – Fr Ignatius
Fr Ignatius gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on Feb 07 on how we should be vigilant in regard to fostering the virtue of charity and ask the intersession of Mary Ave…
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January 10, 2018
Jesus’ Power Over Devil – Jan 10 – Homily – Fr Matthias
One of the big lies the devil tries to deceive us with is that he has more power over us than he actually does, whereas our victory over his temptations is guaranteed…
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December 14, 2017
Dec 14 – Homily – Fr Ignatius: St. John of the Cross, Mortification and Prayer
Fr. Ignatius on the life of St. John of the Cross and how he emphasized mortification and suffering for growing in the spiritual life, coming closer to God in prayer, passing from the…
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December 4, 2017
St. Barbara: Pray for Us!
Ave Maria Meditations Prayers to Saint Barbara, one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers (Feast Day is December 4th) : In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen Oh…
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December 2, 2017
Video – Battle for Silence – Advent Reflection – Fr. Patrick Hyde – 1 of 2
Fr. Patrick Hyde, O.P. discusses the Church Fathers' teaching on the need to strive and battle for silence in our life in order to grow in holiness and how this is especially important…
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