An Abused Woman
Father Scurti’s guest shares her experience of being abused as a child, in her own bedroom, by a stranger. Signs of abuse and what to do are discussed. https://new.friendsoftheword.org
Feast of St Agnes; Evil tries to Destroy Good
Using the Scriptures of the Day, Father Lou Scurti shares ideas from the Gospel of Mark and the role of St. Agnes. Evil always attempts to destroy good…but the Lord surpasses all evil. https://new.friendsoftheword.org
The Graduate who is becoming a Professor
Carl Bolleia’s career in Music began at 12 years old. He is now Director of Music Ministry and is working on his Doctorate as he aims at becoming a performer and professor. Father Scurti and Carl discuss his origins and love of music and the Church.
Believing
Quoting from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Father Scurti discusses the beginnings of faith and believing.
Jesus Teaches Us How To Live As He Did
Jesus lived his life realistically. He was human and divine…and keeps teaching us how to live as He did.
The Functioning Alcoholic (2)
Father Scurti interviews Msgr Lou Bihr as a Functioning Alcoholic before his sobriety
Hope in the Light of the Resurrection and Death
With some personal stories Father Scurti and Maryann Scharf share their faith on death, in light of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Contact us at WWW.Friendsoftheword.org
Pick up your Hymnals says Carl
How does a Music Minister encourage the congregation to sing? Carl Bolleia says: “Pick up your Hymnals” in an interview with Father Scurti
Jesus offers Advent Stress Relief
https://new.friendsoftheword.org/ Fr Lou Scurti reflects on the Scriptures as a means of stress relief during the Advent Season. Is 40:25-31 & Matt. 11:28-30
Preaching the Word…a personal word!
From the perspective of the “person in the pew”, Maryann Scharf tells Father Scurti what the laity need to hear! One woman’s perspective!