BREAD AND ROSES St Elizabeth of Hungary Homily & Readings
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BREAD AND ROSES St Elizabeth of Hungary Homily & Readings

THE SAINTS ARE OFTEN SET ALONGIDE THE HOLY SCRIPTURES AS EXAMPLES OF CHRIST’S WILL IN OUR LIVES. TODAY FR LOUIS SCURTI FOCUSES ON ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY AS AN EXAMPLE OF CHRIST’ LOVE AND CHARITY. READINGS ARE PRESENTED SEPARATELY. READINGS FROM HOLY SCRIPTURE Check out our website: http://www.friendsoftheword.org Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.FriendsoftheWord.org Donate…

RETURNING TO JESUS Homily of Thursday 31st Week
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RETURNING TO JESUS Homily of Thursday 31st Week

FR LOUIS SCURTI PRESENTS THE HOMILY BASED ON THE READINGS OF THE THURSDAY OF THE 31st WEEK, ALSO COMMEMORATING ST. ELIZABETH, THE AUNT OF JESUS.THE READINGS ARE PRESENTED IN A SEPARATE PRESENTATION.  Check out our website: http://www.friendsoftheword.org Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.FriendsoftheWord.org Donate and support FRIENDS OF THE WORD, INC.: PAYPAL.ME/FRIENDSOFTHEWORD

THE CROSS OF CONTRADICTION St Paul of the Cross
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THE CROSS OF CONTRADICTION St Paul of the Cross

Beginning with the intentions of Mass, Fr Louis Scurti offers Mass of St. Paul of the Cross in memory of his Mother, Rose who died Oct. 20, 1982. He focuses on the contradiction and Hope that the Cross of Christ offers believers! check out our website: http://www.friendsoftheword.org Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.FriendsoftheWord.org Donate and…

ST THERESE OF AVILA, NUN, SAINT, MYSTIC The Weekday Word
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ST THERESE OF AVILA, NUN, SAINT, MYSTIC The Weekday Word

FR LOUIS SCURTI PRESENTS TODAY’S HOMILY IN HONOR OF ST. TERESE OF AVILA, SAINT, MYSTIC, NUN, DURING THE POST REFORMATION PERIOD OF THE CHURCH. BERNINI’S SCULPTURE CAPTURES THE EXPERIENCE OF HER ECSTASY! Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.FriendsoftheWord.org Donate and support FRIENDS OF THE WORD, INC.: PAYPAL.ME/FRIENDSOFTHEWORD

NOLI NOVI SUB SOLI
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NOLI NOVI SUB SOLI

REFERRING TO THE BOOK OF ECCLESIATES, FR LOUIS SCURTI CHALLENGES THE AUTHOR…THERE IS A DIFFERENCE….WITH JESUS! JESUS MAKES THE DIFERENCE! Check out our website: https://new.friendsoftheword.org Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.Friendso… Donate and support FRIENDS OF THE WORD, INC.: PAYPAL.ME/FRIENDSOFTHEWORD

MOTHER OF SORROWS, MATER DOLOROSA, 2020
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MOTHER OF SORROWS, MATER DOLOROSA, 2020

HONORING THE MOTHER OF JESUS UNDER THE TITLE MATER DOLOROSA, FR LOUIS RECALLS THE PERSONAL FAMILY STORIES OF OUR LADY OF SORROWS FROM HIS MOTHER’S FAMILY IN SICILY AND APPLIES MARY’S EXAMPLE OF LOVE TO ALL OF US, HER CHILDREN. Check out our website: https://new.friendsoftheword.org Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.FriendsoftheWord.org Donate and support FRIENDS…

NATIVITY OF MARY and Appreciating Our Family Roots
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NATIVITY OF MARY and Appreciating Our Family Roots

COMMEMORATING THE BIRTH OF MARY, MOTHER OF JESUS, REMINDS US OF THE HUMAN ROOTS OF JESUS AS WELL AS A REMINDER OF OUR OWN HISTORICAL ROOTS. MARY BECOMES THE MOTHER OF JESUS…AND OUR MOTHER THROUGH CHRIST! _______________________________________________________ Check out our website: https://new.friendsoftheword.org Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.Friendso… Donate and support FRIENDS OF THE WORD,…

LISA CALABRESE PARISH MANAGER (3)
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LISA CALABRESE PARISH MANAGER (3)

FR LOUIS SCURTI INTEVIEWS LISA CALABRESE WHO IS THE PARISH MANAGER FOR ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CHURCH, MANHATTAN AND ST. CABRINI CHURCH, ROOSEVELT ISLAND. FR LOUIS & LISA DISCUSS VARIOUS ASPECTS OF HER MINISTRY AND HER FAMILY & ACADEMIC BACKGROUNDS AS A CHRISTIAN WOMAN. Check out our website: https://new.friendsoftheword.org Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.FriendsoftheWord.org Donate…

ST MONICA OF AFRICA Dedicated to Black Mothers and their Sons!
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ST MONICA OF AFRICA Dedicated to Black Mothers and their Sons!

Dedicated to Black Mothers and their Sons, Fr Louis Scurti shares the insights of the Scriptures on the Feast of St. Monica of Hippo, Africa. She wept for her son, Augustine, his life and faith until her prayers were answered at his Baptism by St. Ambrose in Milan, Italy. _______________________________________________________ Check out our website: https://new.friendsoftheword.org…

LISA CALABRESE PARISH MANAGER (2)
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LISA CALABRESE PARISH MANAGER (2)

FR LOUIS SCURTI INTEVIEWS LISA CALABRESE WHO IS THE PARISH MANAGER FOR ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CHURCH, MANHATTAN AND ST. CABRINI CHURCH, ROOSEVELT ISLAND. FR LOUIS & LISA DISCUSS VARIOUS ASPECTS OF HER MINISTRY AND HER FAMILY & ACADEMIC BACKGROUNDS AS A CHRISTIAN WOMAN. Check out our website: https://new.friendsoftheword.org Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.FriendsoftheWord.org Donate…