OUR CHURCH FROM CREATION TO TODAY Honoring the Dedication of the Basilicae of Sts. Peter & Paul
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OUR CHURCH FROM CREATION TO TODAY Honoring the Dedication of the Basilicae of Sts. Peter & Paul

IN HONOR OF THE HISTORICAL PLACE OF THE DEDICATION OF THE BASILICAE OF ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL, FR LOUIS TARCES THE BEGINNINGS OF OUR CATHOLIC CHURCH FROM CREATION TO TODAY. AFTER THE HOMILY, FR LOUIS ANOINTS A PARISHIONER WHO IS UNDERGOING MEDICAL TESTS. The Holy Scriptures of the Day are below: HOLY SCRIPTURE READINGS…

ST JOSEPHAT MARTYR FOR UNITY
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ST JOSEPHAT MARTYR FOR UNITY

THE WEEKDAY WORD.    FR LOUIS SCURTI FOCUSES ON THE EXAMPLE OF ST. JOSEPHAT, POLISH BORN SAINT OF THE EASTERN RITE. WHILE USING HIM AS AN EXAMPLE OF BEING A CHRISTIAN HE EMPHASIZES THE ROLE OF ALL CATHOLICS TO LIVE IN THE WORLD AS MODELS OF CHRIST, ‘ALTER CHRISTI’.   Check out our website: https://www.friendsoftheword.org…

HOMILY, POPE ST. LEO A MAN OF COURAGE AND FAITH
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HOMILY, POPE ST. LEO A MAN OF COURAGE AND FAITH

THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW DEPICTS JESUS COMMISSIONING SIMON PETER AS THE ROCK OF HIS CHURCH. FR LOUIS SCURTI FOCUSES ON ST. LEO THE GREAT AS A POPE OF COURAGE, INTELLIGENCE AND STRENGTH, COMPARING EVERY CHRISTIAN TO HIM. THE READINGS ARE PRESENTED IN A SEPARATE POSTING.  Check out our website: https://www.friendsoftheword.org Join our community on Facebook:…

GOD KNOWS EVERYTHING Homily & Readings of 32nd Sunday
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GOD KNOWS EVERYTHING Homily & Readings of 32nd Sunday

THE READINGS OF THIS SUNDAY INSPIRE FR LOUIS SCURTI PRESENT HIS HOMILY AS THE WISDOM OF GOD, WHO KNOWS EVERYTHING. CONTRARY TO HOW WE OFTEN PRAY, ON OUR TIMELINE, GOD INSPIRES US TO PRAY ON GOD’S TIMELINE…ACCORDING TO “HIS WILL”.    Readings, 32nd Week of the Year     Check out our website: https://www.friendsoftheword.org Join…

RETURNING TO JESUS Homily of Thursday 31st Week
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RETURNING TO JESUS Homily of Thursday 31st Week

FR LOUIS SCURTI PRESENTS THE HOMILY BASED ON THE READINGS OF THE THURSDAY OF THE 31st WEEK, ALSO COMMEMORATING ST. ELIZABETH, THE AUNT OF JESUS.THE READINGS ARE PRESENTED IN A SEPARATE PRESENTATION.  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

BECOMING A PART OF THE BODY OF CHRIST
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BECOMING A PART OF THE BODY OF CHRIST

JESUS IS DESCRIBING THE KINGDOM OF GOD IN METAPHORS…..MUSTARD SEED, DOUGH & YEAST….FR LOUIS SCURTI PRESENTS THIS GOSPEL AS MEMBERSHIP INTO THE BODY OF CHRIST! ST. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CHURCH, MANHATTAN _______________________________________________________ Check out our website: https://www.friendsoftheword.org Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.Friendso… Donate and support FRIENDS OF THE WORD, INC. :PAYPAL.ME/FRIENDSOFTHEWORD IN MEMORY OF FRANK…

LOVE MATTERS Readings & Homily 30th Sunday of the Year, 2020
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LOVE MATTERS Readings & Homily 30th Sunday of the Year, 2020

JESUS SAYS IT ALL….LOVE GOD, NEIGHBOR…AND SELF! FR LOUIS SCURTI OFFERS THE HOMILY OF THE 30TH SUNDAY FROM HOME, USING THE SCRIPTURES OF EXODUS, THESSALONIANS AND MATTHEW. _______________________________________________________ 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

ST THERESE OF AVILA, NUN, SAINT, MYSTIC The Weekday Word
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ST THERESE OF AVILA, NUN, SAINT, MYSTIC The Weekday Word

FR LOUIS SCURTI PRESENTS TODAY’S HOMILY IN HONOR OF ST. TERESE OF AVILA, SAINT, MYSTIC, NUN, DURING THE POST REFORMATION PERIOD OF THE CHURCH. BERNINI’S SCULPTURE CAPTURES THE EXPERIENCE OF HER ECSTASY! Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.FriendsoftheWord.org Donate and support FRIENDS OF THE WORD, INC.: PAYPAL.ME/FRIENDSOFTHEWORD

THE CELEBRATION OF THE MARRIAGE OF TERE & COREY KNOTT
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THE CELEBRATION OF THE MARRIAGE OF TERE & COREY KNOTT

CELEBRATION OF THE MARRIAGE OF TERE & COREY KNOTT ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH, CLARK, NJ OCTOBER 11, 2020 MEET THE GUESTS: https://youtu.be/A15RF1sPwho MORE CONGRATS: https://youtu.be/UQDLzwc82Lw THERE THEY GO AS MR & MRS KNOTT: https://youtu.be/fx3oFHU2NJs KNOTT EXIT & RECEPTION: https://youtu.be/rDJzOrXNyuk Check out our website: https://www.friendsoftheword.org Join our community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/www.FriendsoftheWord.org Donate and support FRIENDS…

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THE LORD SETS A BANQUET 28th Sunday

28th Sunday of the Year. Isaiah, psalm 23, Philippians and Matthew are featured in today’s homily….the Banquet is prepared….who’s coming? 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.: http://bit.ly/2qGY8Tl