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November 13, 2018

“I Can Do All Things, in Him”: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini – Nov 13 – Homily – Fr Alan

On the memorial of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (Virgin, Religious Foundress, Nov 13), Fr. Alan gives the homily at New Bedford on Mother Cabrini's great faith and cooperation with God's grace, according…

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Become “a lamb” of God, like St. Agnes of Assisi – Nov 19 – Homily – Fr Maximilian W

Fr. Maximilian Warnisher Homily New Bedford, MA

November 19, 2018

Become “a lamb” of God, like St. Agnes of Assisi – Nov 19 – Homily – Fr Maximilian W

In the homily for the memorial of St. Agnes of Assisi (Poor Clare, Virgin and Abbess, Nov 19), Fr. Maximilian draws from the life of the saint, whose name means "lamb," lessons…

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First Key to Holiness: the Lesson of Mary Magdalene – Jul 22 – Homily – Fr Alan

Fr. Alan Wharton Homily New Bedford, MA

July 22, 2019

First Key to Holiness: the Lesson of Mary Magdalene – Jul 22 – Homily – Fr Alan

On the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene (Holy Woman, Disciple of Jesus, July 22, 2019), Fr. Alan draws out the lesson from the example of Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb, as…

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Discerning One’s Vocation – Aug 16 – Homily – Fr Ignatius

Bloomington, IN Fr. Ignatius Manfredonia Homily

August 16, 2019

Discerning One’s Vocation – Aug 16 – Homily – Fr Ignatius

Fr Ignatius gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on Aug 16, 2019, on the importance of taking time to discern one’s vocation, what God wants us to do with our lives,…

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God is Not Mocked: Tips for True Conversion – Jan 21 – Homily – Fr Andre

Fr. Andre Feain Homily New Bedford, MA

January 21, 2020

God is Not Mocked: Tips for True Conversion – Jan 21 – Homily – Fr Andre

On the memorial of St. Agnes (Virgin and Martyr, Jan 21, 2020), Fr. Andre gives the homily on the conditions of conversion and sanctification. Relating his own experience, he explains that renunciation…

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Obedience of Bl. Giles of Assisi – Apr 23 – Homily – Fr Ignatius

Bloomington, IN Fr. Ignatius Manfredonia Homily

April 23, 2020

Obedience of Bl. Giles of Assisi – Apr 23 – Homily – Fr Ignatius

Fr Ignatius gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on Apr 23, 2020, on the life of Bl. Giles of Assisi, one of the earliest followers of St. Francis, and was known for…

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Chastity: Whoever can Embrace it – Sep 09 – Homily – Fr Ignatius

Bloomington, IN Fr. Ignatius Manfredonia Homily

September 9, 2020

Chastity: Whoever can Embrace it – Sep 09 – Homily – Fr Ignatius

Fr Ignatius gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on Sep 09, 2020, on how chastity is a gift that only some can accept but comes with many rewards both in this life…

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Mar 10 – S. of God Hugh of Digne – Franciscan Saint of the Day

Fr. Ignatius Manfredonia Franciscan St of the Day

March 10, 2022

Mar 10 – S. of God Hugh of Digne – Franciscan Saint of the Day

The life of S. of God Hugh of Digne, Confessor, First Order (1285) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Mar 10. Hugh of Digne was a forceful preacher against…

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Religious Life: Pearl of Great Price – Jul 27 – Homily – Fr Ignatius

Bloomington, IN Fr. Ignatius Manfredonia Homily

July 27, 2022

Religious Life: Pearl of Great Price – Jul 27 – Homily – Fr Ignatius

Fr Ignatius gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on Jul 27, 2022, on how Bl. Mary Magdalene of Martinengo found the pearl of great value in religious life and sacrificed everything in…

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God will not be Outdone – May 30 – Homily – Fr Ignatius

Bloomington, IN Fr. Ignatius Manfredonia Homily

May 30, 2023

God will not be Outdone – May 30 – Homily – Fr Ignatius

Fr Ignatius gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on May 30, 2023, where he reflects on today's teachings, which implore us to love God passionately. Sirach 35:1-12 - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/sirach/35?1 says we must exhibit…

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St Hyacinth and Accepting Correction – Jan 30 – Homily – Fr Matthias

Bloomington, IN Fr. Matthias Sasko Homily

January 29, 2024

St Hyacinth and Accepting Correction – Jan 30 – Homily – Fr Matthias

Fr Matthias gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Jan 30, 2024, on Saint Hyacinth Mariscotti's transformation through faith and acceptance of correction, emphasizing the importance of focusing on truth in criticism…

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Elijah: Faithful Prophet in Troubled Times – Jun 10 – Homily – Fr John Lawrence

Bloomington, IN Fr. John Lawrence Homily

June 10, 2024

Elijah: Faithful Prophet in Troubled Times – Jun 10 – Homily – Fr John Lawrence

Fr John Lawrence gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Jun 10, 2024, where he highlights Elijah’s faithfulness to God, contrasting it with Ahab and Jezebel’s idolatry, urging us to follow Elijah's…

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St Jane de Chantal: Foundress of Visitation Order – Aug 12 – Homily – Fr John Lawrence

Bloomington, IN Fr. John Lawrence Homily

August 12, 2024

St Jane de Chantal: Foundress of Visitation Order – Aug 12 – Homily – Fr John Lawrence

Fr John Lawrence gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Aug 12, 2024, on how Saint Jane Frances de Chantal's life of faith, charity, and resilience led to the founding of the…

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Answering God’s Call: The Duty of Parents – Jan 13 – Homily – Fr Matthias

Bloomington, IN Fr. Matthias Sasko Homily

January 13, 2025

Answering God’s Call: The Duty of Parents – Jan 13 – Homily – Fr Matthias

Fr Matthias gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Jan 13, 2025, on how parents should encourage, not hinder, their children's call to follow God, as religious vocations are precious gifts that…

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FS 110 – The Fruits, Part 1 – Feb 19 – Homily – Fr Terrance

Bloomington, IN Fr. Terrance Chartier Homily

February 19, 2025

FS 110 – The Fruits, Part 1 – Feb 19 – Homily – Fr Terrance

Fr Terrance gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Feb 19, 2025, on how Father Ciccarelli explores interior freedom as one of four spiritual fruits of Franciscan spirituality, emphasizing that true liberty…

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