Stories from Albania
https://new.friendsoftheword.org/ Recalling the visits of Popes St. John Paul II and Francis to Albania, Jon (Fatjon Gjonpali) shares an Albanian’s reaction to life in Albania and the community’s reaction to the Popes’ visits.
HARMONY IN ALBANIA
Father Scurti interviews Jon (Fatjon Gjonpali) on the harmony of Muslims, Jews, Orthodox and Catholics in Albania. He share stories of growing up in Albania.
The Parables of Jesus for Today
Father Lou shares his reflections on the parables of Jesus…dealing with seeds! The first reading is taken from Ez 17:22-24, The second reading is from 2 Corinthians 5:6-10. The Gospel is from St. Mark 4:26-34. One of the proofs of the divine origin of the Church of Christ is its growth from very humble beginnings
Nullity of a Marriage The Early Stages
Joe discusses his experience with Marriage and applying for a Nullity of the Marriage, with Father Scurti. He discusses the stages of the process in a personal and intimate manner, reflecting his faith in the Church and the Lord
The Christian Lifestyle
Join Fr. Lou Scurti for the 7th Sunday of Easter. May 17, 2015 Readings: Reading 1 Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26 Responsorial Psalm Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20 Reading 2 1 John 4:11-16 Gospel John 17:11b-19
Love Divine and Motherly
Join Fr. Lou Scurti for the 6th Sunday of Easter. May 10, 2015 Readings: Reading 1 Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Responsorial Psalm Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 Reading 2 1 John 4:7-10 Gospel John 15:9-17
…BISHOP DONATO CELEBRATES 50 YEARS!
Bishop Thomas Donato celebrated the Anniversary of being a Catholic Priest 50 Years. The Mass was celebrated at St Henry’s Bayonne, NJ
Bishop Thomas Donato, Experiences as a Bishop
It was an honor for the Crew of FOTW to go to St Henry’s Church, Bayonne NJ to interview His Excellency, the Most Reverend Bishop Thomas Donato. Bishop has known Father Lou Scurti since childhood in Jersey City, NJ.
The Church is the Same and Changes
WWW.FriendsoftheWord.org Father Lou Scurti discusses the Oneness of the Church thru the ages yet it’s meeting the needs of the community in every generation. He bases his homily on: Acts 15:1-6 & Gospel John 15:1-8
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