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
St Ann’s Melkite Church; it’s Origins in Antioch
Father Scurti interviews Father Ken Sherman, Pastor of St Ann’s Melkite Church, Woodland Park, NJ about the origins of the Melkite Rite of the Church, to the days of the Apostles.
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.
Matthew Mark Luke and John, the First Journalists
Father Scurti and Dr Tina Lesher discuss her role as Journalism Professor and the roles of the “first journalists of the Faith” Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Dr Lesher is a retired faculty member of William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ.
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
St Ann’s Melkite Church tour with Fr Ken, Pastor
Fr Ken Sherman give Father Scurti a tour of his parish, St. Ann’s Melkite Church. Erected in the Byzantine style, central plan, the church has many symbols and icons of the Faith.
Living the Joy of the Resurrection Every Day
WWW.FriendsoftheWord.org Father Lou Scurti shares some personal significance of this day, in the midst of the Easter season. Wednesday of the Third Week of Easter Reading 1 Acts 8:1b-8, Let all the earth cry out to God with joy. R. Alleluia. Shout joyfully to God, all the earth, Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel John 6:35-40. Fr Lou…
How_We_Meet_Jesus_is_Our_Story
Join Fr. Lou Scurti for the Third Sunday of Easter April 19, 2015 Readings Reading 1 Acts 3:13-15, 17-19 Responsorial Psalm Ps 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9 Reading 2 1 John 2:1-5a Gospel Luke 24:35-48