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Acts and the Gospel Challenge Us
A BRIEF REFLECTION | EASTER SEASON | HOMILIES

Acts and the Gospel Challenge Us

By[email protected] April 6, 2016

Fr Lou Scurti shares his insights about the Church today, inspired by the actions of the Apostles and the Gospel of John. Holy Cross Church, St. Petersburg, FL Acts 5:17-26 John 3:16-21

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THE CREED OF THE EARLY CHURCH
EASTER SEASON | HOMILIES

THE CREED OF THE EARLY CHURCH

By[email protected] April 5, 2016

THE EASTER SEASON CONTINUES AS FR LOU SCURTI SHARES THOUGHTS OF ACTS OF THE APOSTLES AND COMPARES THEM TO THE CHURCH TODAY,

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PALM SUNDAY 2016 HE KNOWS OUR PAIN
HOMILIES | SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS

PALM SUNDAY 2016 HE KNOWS OUR PAIN

By[email protected] March 23, 2016

www.friendsoftheword.org FOLLOWING THE SCRIPTURES OF PALM SUNDAY, FR LOU SCURTI COMPARES THE EXPERIENCES OF JESUS TO OUR OWN. Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion At the Procession with Palms – Gospel Luke 19:28-40 Reading 1 Is 50:4-7, Reading 2 Phil 2:6-11, Gospel Luke 22:14—23:56

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THE TEMPTATION OF CHRIST
HOMILIES | SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS | THE LENTEN WORD

THE TEMPTATION OF CHRIST

By[email protected] February 16, 2016

WWW.FRIENDSOFTHEWORD.ORG FR LOU SHARES HIS THOUGHTS ON THE 1ST SUNDAY OF LENT USING Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Romans 10:8b-13, Luke 4:1-13

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SIN FAITH MARTYRDOM and ST BLAISE
HOMILIES | SPECIAL EVENTS | THE WEEKDAY WORD

SIN FAITH MARTYRDOM and ST BLAISE

By[email protected] February 3, 2016

WWW.FriendsoftheWord.org [email protected] On the Feast of St. Blaise, Fr Lou discusses the Holy Scriptures about David’s Sin, People of little Faith and the Martyrdom of St. Blaise. With the blessing of throats.

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JESUS PRAISED AND CRITICIZED
HOMILIES | SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS

JESUS PRAISED AND CRITICIZED

By[email protected] February 1, 2016

Jesus Praised and Criticized 4th Sunday Ordinary Time Friends of the Word, Inc. presents Fr Lou Scurti [email protected] Reading 1 Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 In you, O LORD, I take refuge 1 Corinthians12:31—13:13 Gospel Luke4:21-30

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DAVID ANCESTOR OF CHRIST SINNER
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DAVID ANCESTOR OF CHRIST SINNER

By[email protected] February 1, 2016

WWW.FriendsoftheWord.org Fr Lou Scurti traces the family tree of Jesus, with a realistic look at his ancestors. 2 Samuel 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17 Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned. Gospel Mark 4:26-34

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CONFLICT EVEN IN THE BIBLE
HOMILIES | THE WEEKDAY WORD

CONFLICT EVEN IN THE BIBLE

By[email protected] January 22, 2016

Saul, David, Peter, Judas…..all contribute to conflict, in the Bible. Fr Lou reflects on the Scriptures of the Day and “breaks open the Word”. 1 Samuel 24:3-21, Psalm 57:2, 3-4, 6 and 11, Mark 3:13-19

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THE MESSAGES OF CANA
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THE MESSAGES OF CANA

By[email protected] January 18, 2016

JESUS AND MARY HAVE A BRIEF CONVERSATION AT CANA….WHAT WAS IT ALL ABOUT? Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1 ISAIAH 62:1-5 Reading 2 1CORINTHIANS12:4-11 Gospel JOHN 2:1-11

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JESUS HEALS AND SAVES
HOMILIES | THE WEEKDAY WORD

JESUS HEALS AND SAVES

By[email protected] January 15, 2016January 15, 2016

1 Samuel 8:4-7, 10-22a Gospel Mark 2:1-12 Thank you for joining us. Please freely pass this on to your family & friends. Contact us for further information at [email protected] Thanks to FOTW Crew: Jerry Reynolds, Magee Molino, Bill Meyers Anne Marie Abad Josh Cote, Dennis Harding, Alec Lowe Uptown Flutes 1 Samuel 8:4-7, 10-22a Gospel…

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