The Church is the Same and Changes
WWW.FriendsoftheWord.org Father Lou Scurti discusses the Oneness of the Church thru the ages yet it’s meeting the needs of the community in every generation. He bases his homily on: Acts 15:1-6 & Gospel John 15:1-8
Why Are There So Many Religions and Languages
Friends of the Word presents a Q & A session once again. Fr Lou Scurti answers questions sent in from the 6th Grade class of Meghan Reardon, Pope John Paul II Regional School, Willingboro, NJ.
The Vine and the Branches
Join Fr. Lou Scurti for the fifth Sunday of Easter, May 3, 2015. Readings: Reading 1 Acts 9:26-31 Responsorial Psalm Ps 22:26-27, 28, 30, 31-32 Reading 2 1 John 3:18-24 Gospel John 15:1-8
SPEAK WITH THE INSPIRATION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Using the readings of the day and the Memorial of St. Catherine of Siena, Fr Lou reflects on the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church and our lives.
Alter Christi
Join Fr. Lou Scurti for the Fourth Sunday of Easter. April 26, 2015 Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Readings: Reading 1 Acts 4:8-12 Responsorial Psalm Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29 Reading 2 1 John 3:1-2 Gospel John 10:11-18
MUSIC MINISTRY STEPHEN AND CASSI
Music Ministry enhances the Liturgy of the Catholic Church. Cassi & Stephen share some thoughts of their lives and experiences on music ministry with Fr Lou Scurti
LIVING IN THE LIGHT
Father Scurti reflects on the origins of the Church and Jesus as the Light of the World. Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter ;Reading 1 Acts 5:17-26, Alleluia. I will bless the LORD at all times; Alleluia, alleluia.Gospel Jn 3:16-21; God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son
We Must Know and Understand Christ in Order to Imitate Him
https://new.friendsoftheword.org/ Join Fr. Lou Scurti for the Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday. April 12, 2015. Church of the Holy Cross, St. Petersburgh, FL Readings: Reading 1 Acts 4:32-35 Responsorial Psalm Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 Reading 2 1 John 5:1-6 Gospel John 20:19-31
The Sorrowful Mysteries …Good Friday Presentation
Join Fr. Lou Scurti on Good Friday April 3, 2015 for “The Sorrowful Mysteries.” Holy Cross Church, St. Petersburg Fl. The Sorrowful Mysteries recount all the sorrows of Jesus’ Passion and death… • The Agony in the Garden The night before He dies, Jesus prays in the Garden of Olives. His agony is so great,…
Urban Ministry of an Alcoholic Priest
Once Msgr Bihr achieved sobriety, he continued his ministry in the city. Sharing his story of addiction and recovery, with Father Lou Scurti, Bihr ministers to other addicted people thru Straight and Narrow, Paterson. https://new.friendsoftheword.org