SOMETIMES JESUS SURPRISES US!
Fr Louis Scurti reflects on the Scriptures…sometimes Jesus surprises us with His words! He delves into the four Gospels and notes their unique characteristics as each presents Good News!
MARTYRS AND WITNESSES TO THE FAITH
The World has so many conflicting issues around the subject of FAITH. Fr Lou discusses the indigenous Iroquois who martyred St. Issac Joques and his Companions, in light of God’s Love for all peoples! After Mass Fr Lou was asked where the Church teaches all people can get to heaven. He referred to: Lumen Gentium…
GUESS WHO IS INVITED?
GUESS WHO IS INVITED Fr Louis Scurti presents the Homily of the 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time. He introduces the Homily and Gospel “The Wedding Garment” is a symbol of what to “wear” in preparation for the Banquet to which we are all invited!
JESUS GIVES US THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE OUR STORY 27th Sunday
BRIEF INTRODUCTION THE GOSPEL Fr Louis Scurti shares the Homily of the 27th Sunday of the Year. The Parable of the Vineyards provides an opportunity to consider our gifts, our story and giving back to God from all He has given us! [email protected]. WWW.FriendsoftheWord.org
GOD IS WITH US In memory of Las Vegas
Fr Louis Scurti focuses on Jerusalem as a symbol of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection, based on the readings and events of the day. GOD IS WITH US. Zec 8:20-23, Lk 9:51-56 In Memory
SAYING YES OR NO TO JESUS…KNEELING OR STANDING…?
BRIEF REFLECTION OF 26TH SUNDAY BASED ON READINGS OF 26TH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR, FR LOUIS SCURTI INVITES US TO ACCEPT THE INVITATION OF JESUS. EZEKIEL 18; 25-28 PHILIPPIANS 2; 1-11 MATTHEW 21; 33-43 WWW.FRIENDSOFTHEWORD.ORG 2 other Sons Michael & Louis Thank you for joining us. Jerry Reynolds, Ann Marie Abad, Maggie Molino, Bill…
FORGIVENESS OR MANIPULATION? Homily of 24th Sunday
We are Challenged by the Gospel to forgive as God forgives us! But when we forgive are we trying to manipulate? Fr Louis Scurti shares his thoughts in the homily based on: Sirach 27:30—28:7, Romans 14:7-9, Matthew 18:21-35, Click below for Brief Reflection & Gospel www.FriendsoftheWord.org [email protected] Brief Reflection & Gospel
EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Reading 1 Nm 21:4b-9 Gospel: JOHN 3:13-17 Tracing the recovery of the true cross from the time of St Helena to today, Fr Louis Scurti relates the Humanity and Divinity of Jesus to the Cross and Holy Resurrection of Jesus, as related to our daily lives.
CAN ANOTHER PERSONS SINS ENCOURAGE US TO DO GOOD Homily 24th Sunday
Jesus encourages us to speak to one another when we have issues…He gives us a format and method…we can follow Him and even be encouraged to do good when someone sins! click here: BRIEF REFLECTION: Thank you for joining us. Jerry Reynolds, Ann Marie Abad, Maggie Molino, Bill Meyers Crew of Friends of the Word,…
ON FORGIVENSS
WWW.FRIENDSOFTHEWORD.ORG FR LOUIS SCURTI SHARES THE SCRIPTURES, CHALLENGED BY JESUS TO FORGIVE! HE KNEW WE NEEDED HIM WITHIN US TO BE ABLE TO FORGIVE.