May 20, 2014
On the Nobility of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Ave Maria Meditations St. Bernardine of Siena (feast day is May 20th) wrote: On the Exceedingly Wonderful Grace and Glory of the Mother of God That the Blessed Virgin is the noblest Woman in the…
May 20, 2017
St. Bernardine of Siena
Ave Maria Meditations Saint Bernardine of Siena’s Story (feast day is May 20th): Most of the saints suffer great personal opposition, even persecution. Bernardine, by contrast, seems more like a human dynamo who…
October 23, 2018
Holy Priests for Today’s Spiritual War – Oct 23 – Homily – Fr Alan
In the homily for the memorial of St. John of Capistrano (Franciscan priest, Oct 23), Fr. Alan draws the analogy between the saint's role in the Battle of Belgrade to the spiritual…
May 20, 2019
May 20th: St. Bernardine of Siena and Our Lady
Ave Maria Meditations St. Bernardine is specially invoked for those with respiratory issues: St. Bernardine you were healed of respiratory illness and preached the love and mercy of God everywhere you went. I…
February 18, 2020
St. Joseph: Powerful Example for Fathers and Husbands – Feb 18 – Homily – Fr Andre
In the homily for Tuesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time (Feb 18, 2020), Father Andre offers some “remote preparation” for two upcoming feast days of St. Joseph (March 19: Solemnity…
May 20, 2020
Wisdom from Heaven – May 20 – Homily – Fr Terrance
Fr Terrance gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on May 20, 2020, on the life of St. Bernadine of Siena who was a Franciscan and Doctor of the Church who loved Mary…
May 20, 2021
Exalting the Name of Mary
Ave Maria Meditations The Virgin’s name was Mary...it is not within our power, most beloved brethren, as long as we human beings live in this mortal body, fully to attain to the praise…
January 3, 2023
Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus – Jan 03 – Homily – Fr Terrance
Fr Terrance gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on Jan 03, 2023, on how names are important. This is supremely so when considering the name of Jesus, Savior of Men. St. Bernardine…
May 20, 2023
Short Prayers to and from St. Bernardine of Siena
Ave Maria Meditations Heavenly Father, You gave Saint Bernardine a special love for the Holy Name of Jesus. By the help of his prayers, may we always be alive with the spirit of Your…
January 2, 2024
Saving Name of Jesus – Jan 03 – Homily – Fr John Lawrence
Fr John Lawrence gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Jan 03, 2024, on how the name of Jesus is the only name through which we will be saved and healed from…