Perserverence in Faith
https://new.friendsoftheword.org Based on the Gospel of Luke21:12-19 Father Louis Scurti reflects on our perseverance in faith, mentioning the comparison to “dark night of the soul” of the mystics.
St Louis a King for the Poor
Louis IX (25 April 1214 – 25 August 1270), commonly Saint Louis, was a King of France who reigned from 1226 until his death. Louis was crowned in Reims at the age of 12, following the death of his father Louis VIII the Lion. Among his other attributes was his love for the poor of…
Christ the King of the Poor 11 23 14
Join Fr. Lou Scurti for the Feast of Christ the King. November 23, 2014 Reading 1 ez 34:11-12, 15-17 Responsorial Psalm ps 23:1-2, 2-3, 5-6 Reading 2 1 cor 15:20-26, 28 Gospel mt 25:31-46
The CHRISTMAS PRESEPIO
Father Scurti shares his family’s “presepio” the reconstruction of the village of Bethlehem at the time of the birth of Jesus, the Word made Flesh! Share the joy of giving from the Father to us…and from us to one another!
Catholic Family Life After Nullity and Marriage
Joe discusses his Catholic family life, after a Marriage that was annulled and his subsequent Marriage to Betty, with Father Scurti. The topic is sensitive and well presented from personal experience. we apologize to our viewers..the end of this presentation may fade out…
Liturgical Music in Our Lives
Father Scurti chats with a friend and former member of William Paterson University Catholic Campus Ministry, Carl Bolleia, who is a Music Major, working on his Doctorate.
The Weekday Word Getting Ready for the End
Father Scurti presents his homily based on REVELATION 4:1-11 AND LUKE 19: 11-28.
Rose of Lima and Mortification
St Rose of Lima was a beautiful person who wanted to give her life to Christ. She did so through mortification and love of the poor of Lima, Peru.
Social Responsibility is Christian Responsibility
Join Fr. Lou Scurti for the 33rd Sunday in ordinary time. Readings for Mass First Reading: Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 Second Reading: First Thessalonians 5:1-6 Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-20
Sister Miriam Teresa Her Writings and Last Days (part 4)
Sr Diane Collesano and Father Lou Scurti discuss the literary contributions of Blessed Miriam Teresa. She was beatified at Sacred Heart Basilica, Newark, NJ on Oct 4, 2014. https://new.friendsoftheword.org