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February 24, 2010

St. Therese on Self-denial

Ave Maria Mediations One more point, so that we may have a perfectly clear idea of Saint Therese's self-denial. Generally speaking we have a too material, too external idea of self-denial; we…

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Mar 07 – Homily – Fr Elias: Why we Pray and Fast

Bloomington, IN Fr. Elias Mills Homily

March 7, 2014

Mar 07 – Homily – Fr Elias: Why we Pray and Fast

Homily #140307b ( 00min) Play - Fr. Elias on why Christians pray and fast as compared to non-Christians and Buddhists. We focus on love of God as opposed some sort of self-discipline or…

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May 28 – Homily – Fr Peter: Preparing With Penance

Fr. Peter Fehlner Griswold, CT Homily

May 28, 2016

May 28 – Homily – Fr Peter: Preparing With Penance

St. Mariana of Paredes was a Third Order Franciscan who reminds us that penance makes it possible for us to prepare for things of heaven. By her extraordinary mortifications in reparation for the…

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Nov 28 – Homily – Fr Alan: St. James of the Marches – Penitent, Preacher, Prophet

Fr. Alan Wharton Homily New Bedford, MA

November 28, 2017

Nov 28 – Homily – Fr Alan: St. James of the Marches – Penitent, Preacher, Prophet

This illustrious Franciscan preacher (b. 1391, d. 1476) converted multitudes over the course of his long ministry throughout most of Christendom. His life is a testimony to the saving power of the…

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That Where I Am, You Also May Be – May 10 – Homily – Fr Alan

Fr. Alan Wharton Homily New Bedford, MA

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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Transfiguration: A Flash of Future Glory – Aug 06 – Homily – Fr Alan

Fr. Alan Wharton Homily New Bedford, MA

August 6, 2018

Transfiguration: A Flash of Future Glory – Aug 06 – Homily – Fr Alan

On the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord (Aug 06), Fr. Alan gives the homily on how the Transfiguration served as a “flash forward” to the future glory of the Risen…

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Francis’ Stigmata, “Love Crucified” – Sep 17 – Homily – Fr Alan

Fr. Alan Wharton Homily New Bedford, MA

September 17, 2018

Francis’ Stigmata, “Love Crucified” – Sep 17 – Homily – Fr Alan

In the homily for the Feast of the Stigmatization of St. Francis of Assisi (Sep 17), Fr. Alan explains the stigmata of St. Francis as “love crucified” (O’Brien), given as a sign…

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Church in Crisis Needs Chastity and Fortitude – Feb 05 – Homily – Fr Matthias

Fr. Matthias Sasko Homily New Bedford, MA

February 5, 2019

Church in Crisis Needs Chastity and Fortitude – Feb 05 – Homily – Fr Matthias

In the homily for the memorial of St. Agatha (Virgin and Martyr, Feb 05), Fr. Matthias explains how the virtue of chastity combined with the self-sacrificial love of martyrdom, as exemplified by…

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3 Convenient Categories of Lenten Resolutions – Mar 05 – Homily – Fr Matthias

Fr. Matthias Sasko Homily New Bedford, MA

March 5, 2019

3 Convenient Categories of Lenten Resolutions – Mar 05 – Homily – Fr Matthias

After a brief overview of the life of the penitential Franciscan Saint John Joseph of the Cross (priest of the Alcantaran reform, Mar 05), Fr. Matthias offers guidance for making an effective…

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Lenten Prayer for TRUE DEVOTION – Mar 13 – Homily – Fr Matthias

Fr. Matthias Sasko Homily New Bedford, MA

March 13, 2019

Lenten Prayer for TRUE DEVOTION – Mar 13 – Homily – Fr Matthias

Fr. Matthias focuses on the opening prayer (Collect) of today’s Mass (Wednesday 1st Week of Lent, Mar 13), and draws out the practical implications of this Lenten prayer: “Look kindly, Lord, we…

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Surrender to the King, on His Terms – May 06 – Homily – Fr Alan

Fr. Alan Wharton Homily New Bedford, MA

May 6, 2019

Surrender to the King, on His Terms – May 06 – Homily – Fr Alan

Fr. Alan gives the homily at New Bedford on Monday 3rd Week of Easter (May 06), explaining how Our Lord instructs the crowd on what they should seek and how to obtain…

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Who are You? – Oct 05 – Homily – Fr. Cassian Sama, OP

Bloomington, IN Guest Homilist Homily

October 5, 2019

Who are You? – Oct 05 – Homily – Fr. Cassian Sama, OP

At the Fall 2019 Marian Day at the Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on Oct 05, 2019 on how people have great trouble answering the…

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June 29 – Bl. Benvenute of Gubbio – Franciscan Saint of the Day

Fr. Ignatius Manfredonia Franciscan St of the Day

June 29, 2020

June 29 – Bl. Benvenute of Gubbio – Franciscan Saint of the Day

The life of Bl. Benvenute of Gubbio, Confessor, First Order (d. ~1232) for the June 29th Franciscan Saint of the Day. He was an accomplished knight of Gubbio, Italy who joined…

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Jesus Gives a Heavenly Invitation – Aug 07 – Homily – Fr Terrance

Bloomington, IN Fr. Terrance Chartier Homily

August 7, 2020

Jesus Gives a Heavenly Invitation – Aug 07 – Homily – Fr Terrance

Fr Terrance gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on Aug 07, 2020, on how Jesus gives an invitation to come with him to heaven, however, it involves taking up our cross with…

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3/4 – St Therese, Love of Neighbor – CONF 566

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August 29, 2021

3/4 – St Therese, Love of Neighbor – CONF 566

Ave Maria! Fr. Terrance explains how St Therese's Little Way involves the Love of Neighbor. He starts with how love is at the center of the Little Way, and includes: Self-denial and a…

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