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TWO UNLIKELY WIDOWS
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TWO UNLIKELY WIDOWS

By[email protected] November 9, 2015

Two Unlikely Widows 32nd Sunday Holy Cross Church St. Petersburg, Florida Reading 1 1 Kings 17:10-16 Reading 2 Hebrews 9:24-28 Gospel Mark 12:38-44

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THE LORD HEALS AND CARRIES US THROUGH IT ALL
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THE LORD HEALS AND CARRIES US THROUGH IT ALL

By[email protected] October 26, 2015

How does the Lord help us? Father Scurti reflects on the Scriptures for the answer. Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading Jeremiah 31:7-9 Responsorial Psalm Ps 126: The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy Reading 2 Hebrews 5:1-6 Gospel Mark 10:46-52

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The Places of Honor 29th Sunday of the Year
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The Places of Honor 29th Sunday of the Year

By[email protected] October 18, 2015

Are James and John the first “careerists?” Based on the Readings of the 29th Sunday of the Year: Reading 1 Isaiah 53:10-11, Reading 2 Hebrews 4:14-16, Gospel Mark 10:35-45, Father Scurti shares his contemporary reaction to James and John’s request.

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The Relationship of Marriage
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The Relationship of Marriage

By[email protected] October 4, 2015

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time based on the readings of the day….Fr Scurti, also a NJ Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist uses his background and the scriptures to speak to Marriage today! Reading 1 Genesis 2:18-24, Reading 2 Hebrews 2:9-11, Gospel Mark 10:2-16

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THE SPIRIT OF GOD IS AVAILABLE TO ALL
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THE SPIRIT OF GOD IS AVAILABLE TO ALL

By[email protected] September 28, 2015

www.FriendsoftheWord.org Based on the Readings of the 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Father Scurti is inspired by the Scriptures and Pope Francis, as he shares his thoughts on God’ Spirit available to all! Numbers 11:25-29, James 5:1-6 & the Gospel of Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48

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JESUS FRANCIS AND DIGNITY
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JESUS FRANCIS AND DIGNITY

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

Father Scurti shares his reactions to Jesus and Pope Francis as both “radically” bring us the Gospel. Based on the readings of « September 19 Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Reading 1 Widoms 2:12, 17-20 Reading 2 James 3:16—4:3 Gospel Mk 9:30-37

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OUR CHOICE CHRIST OR SATAN
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OUR CHOICE CHRIST OR SATAN

By[email protected] September 14, 2015

Fr Lou Scurti applies the Readings of the day to our lives….and choices! Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings Isaiah 50:5-9a James 2:14-18 Mark 8:27-35

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Friends of the Word, Inc. presents: “THE POOR, IMMIGRANTS AND HOPE”
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Friends of the Word, Inc. presents: “THE POOR, IMMIGRANTS AND HOPE”

By[email protected] September 7, 2015

Join Fr Lou Scurti as we are challenged by the Holy Scriptures to Live the Word today! Reading 1 Is 35:4-7a Reading 2 Jas 2:1-5 Jesus proclaimed the Gospel of the kingdom and cured every disease among the people. R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel Mk 7:31-37

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GOD’S LAW OF LOVE-JESUS
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GOD’S LAW OF LOVE-JESUS

By[email protected] August 30, 2015

Join Father Scurti at St. Monica’s Parish on the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, READINGS: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8, James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27, Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 August 30, 2015

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Jesus Feeds All His Special People
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Jesus Feeds All His Special People

By[email protected] August 16, 2015August 16, 2015

Join Fr. Scurti for the 20th Sunday in ordinary time. August 19, 2012, delivered at the (now closed) north jersey developmental center, where he was Chaplain. Readings for Mass First Reading: Proverbs 9:1-6 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 34:2-3, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 Second Reading: Ephesians 5:15-20u Gospel: John 6:51-58

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