BECAUSE OF MARY WE CAN CALL GOD “DADDY” Feast of Theotokos, January 1, 2021
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BECAUSE OF MARY WE CAN CALL GOD “DADDY” Feast of Theotokos, January 1, 2021

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JANUARY 1, FEAST OF THE MOTHER OF GOD Readings FR LOUIS SCURTI CELEBRATES THE FEAST OF NEW YEAR AND MOTHER OF GOD. HE FOCUSES ON MARY’S RESPONSE TO GOD AS A MEANS OF OUR BEING ABLE TO CALL GOD “ABBA, DADDY”. HOMILY IS PRESENTED SEPARATELY FROM THE READINGS  Check out our website: https://www.friendsoftheword.org Join our…

SYRO MALANKARA CATHEDRAL WITH BISHOP STEPHANOS Interview 3
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SYRO MALANKARA CATHEDRAL WITH BISHOP STEPHANOS Interview 3

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FR LOUIS SCURTI WAS HONORED TO INTERVIEW BISHOP STEPHANOS OF THE SYRO-MALANKARA CATHOLIC EPARCHY IN THE USA AND CANADA at the Cathedral in Elmont, NY. The 4 interviews cover aspects of the Syro-Malankara history and rituals. _______________________________________________________ Check out our website: https://www.friendsoftheword.org Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.FriendsoftheWord.org Donate and support FRIENDS OF THE WORD,…

HOMILY REJOICE SUNDAY & PROCESSION OF THE CHILDREN
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HOMILY REJOICE SUNDAY & PROCESSION OF THE CHILDREN

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MARTIN CRUZ BEING BLESSED IN THE JORDAN RIVER, AS HE RENEWS HIS BAPTISMAL PROMISES PROCESSION OF THE CHILDREN AND READINGS OF THE DAY REJOICE SUNDAY BRINGS FORTH THE CHILDREN OF THE PARISH TO PREPARE FOR THE 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT. FR LOUIS SCURTI PRESENTS THE READINGS . THE HOMILY IS PRESENTED SEPARATELY. _______________________________________________________ Check out…

ADVENT CHALLENGE DURING COVID HOMILY
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ADVENT CHALLENGE DURING COVID HOMILY

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READINGS OF THE DAY THE READINGS OF THE THURSDAY OF THE 2ND WEEK OF ADVENT CHALLENGE US DURING THE CORONA VIRUS TO MAINTAIN HOPE, GOD WILL REACH OUT TO US. FR LOUIS SCURTI SITES JOHN THE BAPTIST AND ISAIAH AS ADVENT FIGURES. Check out our website: https://www.friendsoftheword.org Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.FriendsoftheWord.org Donate and…

THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF MARY, 2020
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THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF MARY, 2020

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READINGS OF THE FEAST THE FEAST CELEBRATING THE CONCEPTION OF JESUS IN THE WOMB OF MARY. FR LOUIS SCURTI SHARES HIS PERSONAL DEVOTION TO MARY, ON THE 47th ANNIVERSARY OF HIS ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD,  Check out our website: https://www.friendsoftheword.org Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.FriendsoftheWord.org Donate and support FRIENDS OF THE WORD, INC.: PAYPAL.ME/FRIENDSOFTHEWORD…

DO WE REALLY WANT THE LORD TO RETURN TO RESTORE US? HOMILY ADVENT 2
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DO WE REALLY WANT THE LORD TO RETURN TO RESTORE US? HOMILY ADVENT 2

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  READINGS OF THE DAY FR LOUIS SCURTI’S HOMILY IS A CHALLENGE TO US TO PREPARE FOR THE RETURN OF THE LORD, WITH SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS, OR REJECT HIS RETURN! Check out our website: https://www.friendsoftheword.org Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.FriendsoftheWord.org Donate and support FRIENDS OF THE WORD, INC.:PAYPAL.ME/FRIENDSOFTHEWORD

HE’S COMING…PREPARE! ADVENT 1, 2020
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HE’S COMING…PREPARE! ADVENT 1, 2020

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FR RICHARD BAKER PROCLAIMS THE GOSPEL AND FR LOUIS SCURTI PREACHES THE HOMILY “HE’S COMING; PREPARE”, ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT, 2020 (B cycle). MASS IS CELEBRATED AT ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE, MANHATTAN, NY. Check out our website: https://www.friendsoftheword.org Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.FriendsoftheWord.org Donate and support FRIENDS OF THE WORD, INC.: PAYPAL.ME/FRIENDSOFTHEWORD

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JOSEPH LEGASPI Interview (2)

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JOSEPH LEGASPI Interview 2 FR LOUIS SCURTI INTERVIEWS DR JOSEPH LEGASPI, DIRECTOR OF MUSIC AT ST. PETER’S UNIVERSITY, JERSEY CITY, NJ THEY DISCUSS MUSIC, JOSEPH’S BACKGROUND AND HIS PERFORMANCE CAREER AT ST. PETER’S AND THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CHORALE THREE INTERVIEWS _______________________________________________________ Check out our website: https://www.friendsoftheword.org Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.FriendsoftheWord.org Join our…

BREAD AND ROSES St Elizabeth of Hungary Homily & Readings
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BREAD AND ROSES St Elizabeth of Hungary Homily & Readings

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THE SAINTS ARE OFTEN SET ALONGIDE THE HOLY SCRIPTURES AS EXAMPLES OF CHRIST’S WILL IN OUR LIVES. TODAY FR LOUIS SCURTI FOCUSES ON ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY AS AN EXAMPLE OF CHRIST’ LOVE AND CHARITY. READINGS ARE PRESENTED SEPARATELY. READINGS FROM HOLY SCRIPTURE Check out our website: https://www.friendsoftheword.org Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.FriendsoftheWord.org Donate…

CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT DON’T BURY THEIR SELF ESTEEM Homily of Fr Louis Scurti

CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT DON’T BURY THEIR SELF ESTEEM Homily of Fr Louis Scurti

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THE PARABLE OF THE TALENTS INSPIRES THE HOMILY OF THE 33RD SUNDAY OF THE YEAR, BY FR LOUIS SCURTI READINGS OF THE 33RD SUNDAY Check out our website: https://www.friendsoftheword.org Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.FriendsoftheWord.org Donate and support FRIENDS OF THE WORD, INC.: PAYPAL.ME/FRIENDSOFTHEWORD