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Pope Francis Holy Chrism Mass (1 April 2021)

Posted by Bob Herz on 4/02/21

Holy Chrism Mass (1 April 2021) | Francis HOLY CHRISM MASS HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS Vatican BasilicaHoly Thursday, 1 April 2021 [Multimedia]

The Gospel shows us a change of heart among the people who were listening to the Lord. The change was dramatic, and it reveals the ... Read More »

Pope Francis: Apostolic Journey to the Republic of Iraq: Holy Mass at the “Franso Hariri” Stadium in Erbil

Posted by Bob Herz on 3/13/21

Apostolic Journey to the Republic of Iraq: Holy Mass at the “Franso Hariri” Stadium in Erbil (7 March 2021) | Francis “Franso Hariri” Stadium in ErbilSunday, 7 March 2021 [Multimedia]

Saint Paul has told us that “Christ is the power and wisdom of God” (1 Cor 1:22-25). Jesus revealed ... Read More »

Pope Francis - Holy Mass, Blessing and Imposition of the Ashes (17 February 2021)

Posted by Bob Herz on 2/27/21

Holy Mass, Blessing and Imposition of the Ashes (17 February 2021) | Francis

We are now embarking on our Lenten journey, which opens with the words of the prophet Joel. They point out the path we are to follow. We hear an invitation that arises from the heart of ... Read More »

USCCB President's Statement on the Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., as 46th President of the United States of America

Posted by Bob Herz on 1/23/21

USCCB President's Statement on the Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., as 46th President of the United States of America

Statement on the Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., as 46th President of the United States of America from Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles, President, ... Read More »

"URBI ET ORBI" MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS Christmas day

Posted by Bob Herz on 12/25/20

"Urbi et Orbi" - Christmas 2020 | Francis "URBI ET ORBI" MESSAGEOF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS Benediction HallFriday, 25 December 2020 [Multimedia]

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Merry Christmas!

I would like to bring to everyone the message that the Church proclaims on this feast with the words of the ... Read More »

Christmas Eve Homily of Pope Francis

Posted by Bob Herz on 12/25/20

SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS Vatican BasilicaThursday, 24 December 2020 [Multimedia]

 

Tonight, the great prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given” (Is 9:6).

To us a son is given.  ... Read More »

Homily of Pope Francis November 22

Posted by Bob Herz on 11/26/20

Holy Mass for the handing over of the WYD Cross (22 November 2020) | Francis HOLY MASS FOR THE HANDING OVER OF THE WYD CROSS HOMILY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS Saint Peter's BasilicaSolemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - Sunday, 22 November 2020 [Multimedia]

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Monsignor Yennock on Mission Sunday - Homily from October 25, 2020

Posted by Fr Thomas Ward on 10/26/20

MISSION SUNDAY 2020

THIRTIETH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR.

OCTOBER 25, 2020

 

 

A JEWISH SCHOLAR ASKS JESUS AN HONEST QUESTION: “TEACHER WHAT COMMANDMENT IN THE LAW IS THE GREATEST?”

JESUS QUOTES FROM THE BOOK OF DEUTERONOMY IN THE OLD TESTAMENT: “LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR ... Read More »

Monsignor Yennock on Prophets and the Sexual Revolution - Homily from September 27, 2020

Posted by Fr Thomas Ward on 9/28/20

TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

PROPHETS AND THE SEXUAL REVOLUTION

 IN 1948 WINSTON CHURCHILL SAID THOSE WHO FAIL TO LEARN FROM HISTORY ARE CONDEMNED TO REPEAT IT. WHAT DO WE LEARN FROM HISTORY? WHAT DO WE LEARN FROM THE PROPHETS?

 

 IN THE SIXTH CENTURY BEFORE CHRIST, THE ... Read More »

Monsignor Yennock on Forgiveness and Redemption - Homily from September 13, 2020

Posted by Fr Thomas Ward on 9/14/20

TWENTY FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

FORGIVENESS AND REDEMPTION

A TRUE STORY COMES OUT OF WORLD WAR II. RUDOLPH HOSS WAS A CONVICTED NAZI WAR CRIMINAL. HE WAS THE LONGEST SERVING COMMANDANT OF AUSCHWITZ EXTERMINATION CAMP. HE INTRODUCED THE ZYKLON B INTO THE GAS CHAMBERS TO ... Read More »