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HOMILY OF POPE FRANCIS: FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD ON THE OCCASION OF THE 18th DAY OF CONSECRATED LIFE
Posted by Bob Herz on 2/16/14
FEAST OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD ON THE OCCASION OF THE 18th DAY OF CONSECRATED LIFE
HOMILY OF POPE FRANCIS
Vatican Basilica Sunday, 2 February 2014
The Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple is also known as the Feast of the Encounter: the Liturgy says at ... Read More »
In Stunning Homily Pope Francis Ties Abuse Scandal to Clergy who have No Relationship with God
Posted by Bob Herz on 1/26/14
By Deacon Keith Fournier 1/20/2014 Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) We need an evangelical renewal in the Catholic Church. Our Pope is leading us along the way. http://www.catholic.org/international/international_story.php?id=53917
Reports concerning this blunt homily are beginning to circulate through media sources around the world. It was a strong message to Catholic clergy who have ... Read More »
Mons. Yennock's Homily -- End of Life Issues
Posted by Bob Herz on 1/19/14
End of life issues - Twenty seventh Sunday in ordinary time
There is a debate going on in our country about what is called American Exceptionalism. This is the question: is America an exceptional nation? Does America have a special mission? Is the American constitution, bill of rights and declaration ... Read More »
Mons Yennock's Homily on Mary The Mother of God, Jan 1, 2014
Posted by Bob Herz on 1/02/14
Mary the Mother of God
January 1, 2014
And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. (Luke 2:16-21)
The days after Christmas are a time for us to reflect on the grandeur of God. This is a time for me to think about my relationship ... Read More »
Pope Francis' Jan 1 Homily: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Posted by Bob Herz on 1/01/14
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God1 January 2014In the first reading we find the ancient prayer of blessing which God gave to Moses to hand on to Aaron and his sons: “The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be ... Read More »
Homily by Deacon Celentano on the Feast of the Holy Family
Posted by Bob Herz on 12/30/13
Feast of the Holy Family: Yr. A Deacon Joseph Celentano
St. Daniel Church December 29,2013
Today, as we always do soon after Christmas, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. Perhaps our Church wants to remind us the Jesus grew up in a human family, with human challenges ... Read More »
A Response to Richard Dawkins
Posted by Bob Herz on 12/27/13
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This past Friday CNN conducted an interview with Richard Dawkins, the British biologist most widely known for his polemics against religion and on behalf of atheism.
Asked “whether an absence of religion would leave us without a moral compass,” Dawkins responded: “The very ... Read More »
Mons Yennock's Christmas Homily
Posted by Bob Herz on 12/24/13
Christmas story 2013 (December 25, 2013)
In a little town in the Midwest, whenever pageants are talked about someone is sure to mention the name of Wallace Purling. Wally’s performance in one of the town’s annual Christmas pageant will never be forgotten. The old-timers who were in the audience ... Read More »
Pope’s homily: Jesus is the light who brightens the darkness
Posted by Bob Herz on 12/24/13
VATICAN CITY — Here is the Vatican’s English translation of the prepared text of the homily of Pope Francis for Christmas night Mass Dec. 24:
1. “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light” (Is 9:1).
This prophecy of Isaiah never ceases to touch us, especially ... Read More »
Pope Francis Homily at the SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Dec 8
Posted by Bob Herz on 12/15/13
SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
POPE FRANCIS
ANGELUS
Saint Peter's Square2nd Sunday of Advent, 8 December 2013
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Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning,
This second Sunday of Advent falls on the day of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, and ... Read More »