Basilicas of Sts. Peter & Paul and Our Roles as Apostles Today
WWW.FriendsoftheWord.org Living in the shadow of Saints Peter and Paul, we build the Church. Fr Lou discusses the history of the Basilicas and the significance for us as apostles.
THE LORD SAVES US IN OUR TRIBULATION
www.FriendsoftheWord.org As Jesus describes the tribulation that will precede the return of the Son of Man, Fr Lou reflects on today’s tribulations: unemployment, fear, illness, death and Terrorism. Fr Lou especially refers to the Paris attacks and the tribulation that the persecuted experience. Daniel 12:1-3, Hebrews 10:11-14, 18, Mark 13:24-32
TWO UNLIKELY WIDOWS
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
ST JUDE, APOSTLE Their message goes out through all the earth!”
The 12 Apostles were called by Jesus to spread the Gospel through the world. Fr Lou shares some thoughts on Jude and his Ministry. This video had some technical problems…so it is adjusted, to spread the Word! Reading 1 Eph 2:19-22, Responsorial Psalm 19, Their message goes out through all the earth. Gospel Luke 6:12-16
Mike’s Pilgrimage to Lourdes
www.FriendsoftheWord.org Father Lou Scurti and Mike De Benedetto share Mike’s journey to Lourdes and the ‘little’ miracles that occurred. This is one of two interviews that Mike shares on his pilgrimage to Lourdes and his faith in Jesus and His Mother, Mary.
SUFFERING
Friends of the Word, Inc. presents The Weekday Word Suffering Monday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time Romans Rom 8:12-17 Gospel Luke 13:10-17 Fr Lou Scurti reflects on the Scriptures of the day with the theme of “offering it up”…Suffering!
THE LORD HEALS AND CARRIES US THROUGH IT ALL
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
Our Responsibility is to Imitate Love Jesus Christ
Fr Lou Shares a homily based on the Readings of the day, Wednesday of the 29th Sunday of the Year: Reading 1 Romans 6:12-18, Gospel Luke 12:39-48. www.FriendsoftheWord.org
St Callistus of Rome and Jesus Condemns the Phonies
Father Lou Scurti shares his thoughts in his homily for the Wednesday of the 28th Week of the Year…and the Feast of St. Callistus
INTRODUCING THE JESUITS
Once again, Father Scurti interviews Father Rocco Danzi, SJ at St. Peter’s University Campus Ministry Office. Rocco discusses the Jesuits and their mission, from the time of St. Ignatius of Loyola. St. Peter’s University, Jersey City, NJ