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Ash Wednesday, 2014
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Ash Wednesday, 2014

By[email protected] January 26, 2015January 27, 2015

In preparation for Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, we are presenting last year’s Homily, for your reflection. Join Fr. Lou Scurti for Ash Wednesday March 5, 2014 Readings for Mass First Reading: Joel 2:12-18 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 17 Second Reading: Second Corinthians 5:20–6:2 Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

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Jonah or Jesus!
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Jonah or Jesus!

ByGerard Reynolds January 26, 2015

Join Fr. Lou for the third Sunday in ordinary time. January 25, 2015 Readings Reading 1 Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Responsorial Psalm Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Reading 2 1 Cor 7:29-31 Gospel Mark 1:14-20

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An Abused Woman
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An Abused Woman

By[email protected] January 24, 2015

Father Scurti’s guest shares her experience of being abused as a child, in her own bedroom, by a stranger. Signs of abuse and what to do are discussed. https://new.friendsoftheword.org

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Feast of St Agnes; Evil tries to Destroy Good
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Feast of St Agnes; Evil tries to Destroy Good

By[email protected] January 21, 2015January 21, 2015

Using the Scriptures of the Day, Father Lou Scurti shares ideas from the Gospel of Mark and the role of St. Agnes. Evil always attempts to destroy good…but the Lord surpasses all evil. https://new.friendsoftheword.org

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Here I Am Lord!
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Here I Am Lord!

ByGerard Reynolds January 18, 2015

https://new.friendsoftheword.org/ Join Fr. Lou Scurti for the 2nd Sunday in ordinary time. January 18, 2015. Readings Reading 1 1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19 Responsorial Psalm Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 Reading 2 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20 Gospel John 1:35-42

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The Graduate who is becoming a Professor
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The Graduate who is becoming a Professor

By[email protected] January 17, 2015

Carl Bolleia’s career in Music began at 12 years old. He is now Director of Music Ministry and is working on his Doctorate as he aims at becoming a performer and professor. Father Scurti and Carl discuss his origins and love of music and the Church.  

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Believing
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Believing

By[email protected] January 17, 2015January 18, 2015

Quoting from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Father Scurti discusses the beginnings of faith and believing.

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Jesus Grasps Us by the Hand
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Jesus Grasps Us by the Hand

By[email protected] January 14, 2015

Mark 1: 29-39 is the inspiration for today’s Weekday Word, with Father Lou Scurti

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Water Spirit & Truth
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Water Spirit & Truth

ByGerard Reynolds January 11, 2015

Join Fr. Scurti for the feast of the Baptism of Jesus. January 11, 2015. Readings: Reading 1 Isaiah 55:1-11 Responsorial Psalm Isaiah 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 Reading 2 1 John 5:1-9 Gospel Mark 1:7-11

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Q&A MARRIAGE AND ANULMENT TOPICS
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Q&A MARRIAGE AND ANULMENT TOPICS

By[email protected] January 8, 2015

Father Scurti answers questions from a viewer about marrying outside the Church, annulments and Baptisms of children

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