THE CHRISTMAS PRESEPIO
The family Tradition continues. From the medieval Neapolitan tradition, the Presepio Is a “presentation” village honoring the birth of Jesus. Music by UPTOWN FLUTES, with permission
ADVENT: POINTING THE WAY TO JESUS
Fr Louis Scurti compares the ministry of St John the Baptist and St John of the Cross, both pointing to the Messiah, Jesus Christ. During the Season of Advent we look to John the Baptist and St John of the Cross following their examples of Faith
Our Lady of Guadalupe, La Morena: Feminist Role Model of Strength
https://youtu.be/oJkNyZDxXqw Fr Louis Scurti shares his ideas in the homily, in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, honoring all women and encouraging woman to be encouraged by the strength of Virgin! Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab Gospel: Luke 1: 26-38
ADVENT 2 HOW DOES GOD COME TO US
INTRODUCTION, LIGHTING OF ADVENT WEATH & GOSPEL The Scriptures challenge us to Prepare…and Wait for The Lord, Justice, the end of Prejudice and Sexual Harassment, as we await the Lord at Christmas and at His Return! Friends of the Word, Inc. presents Fr Louis Scurti ADVENT (2) 2017 HOMILY HOW DOES GOD COME TO US?…
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 2017
Fr Louis Scurti reflects on the Immaculate Conception of Mary, Mother of Jesus. He compares the Reading from Genesis to Mary’s response to the message of the Angel! Genesis 3:9-15, 20 Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12 Luke 1:26-38
JESUS OUR ROCK ALL YEAR
JESUS OUR ROCK ALL YEAR Fr Louis Scurti reflects on the Advent Gospel of the day. It doesn’t feature ‘baby’ Jesus, but the adult preaching of Jesus, inviting us to put our Faith in Him, the ROCK!
LIMERICK ST MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
FRIENDS OF THE WORD, INC. “SPIRITUAL JOURNEY” CONTINUES AS WE VISIT SOME CHURCHES IN LIMERICK, IRELAND. TODAY WE VISIT ST MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Limerick has Catholic and Protestant Churches. This is the Catholic Church of St. Mary. The Spiritual Journeys continue.
ST NICHOLAS AND ADVENT, HO HO HO!
Gospel Lk 10:21-24 Fr Louis Scurti uses St Nicholas to remind us as Christians that we need to be Joyful & Happy! All too often the Christian is not reflective of the Joy of Christ.
WAIT AND HOPE Advent 1
FRIENDS OF THE WORD, INC. presents Fr Louis Scurti preparing us at the First Sunday of Advent: Friends of the Word, Inc. INTRODUCTION WREATH LIGHTING GOSPEL THANK YOU FOR JOINING US FR LOU & FOTW Crew ADVENT 1, 2017 WAIT & HOPE Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7 1 Cor 1:3-9 Mk 13:33-37 Follow Fr Louis Scurti…on…
LYNNE’S STORY (4) Comfort from Heroin
LYNNE’S STORY 4 Comfort from Heroin WWW.FRIENDSOFTHEWORD.ORG presents Fr Louis Scurti interviewing “Lynne” , a recovering Alcoholic and Heroin Drug addict in a series of 7 interviews. In the interviews, Lynne shares her story, beginning with abuse, abortion, alcohol and drug dependency to finding Hope and Faith in her personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Follow…