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!
INTRODUCTION and GOSPEL “SCRIPTURES OF OPPOSITES” 29th Sunday
[maxbutton id=”1″ url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRDjGbNyfvg&feature=youtu.be” ] FRIENDS OF THE WORD, INC. presents Father Lou Scurti 29th Ordinary Time SCRIPTURES OF OPPOSITES Isaiah 45:1, 4-6, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b, Matthew 22:15-21 THE PHARISEES AND HERODIANS TRY TO TRICK JESUS. HOWEVER, HE KNOWS THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES, AS FR LOUIS SCURTI INDICATES IN HIS INTRODUCTION AND HOMILY…
MSGR JACK CARROLL POST VATICAN II Priest 1
www.FriendsoftheWord.org Fr Louis Scurti interviews Msgr Jack Carroll, celebrating 50 years of Priestly Ordination in 2016, at Our Lady of Magnificat Church, Kinnelon, NJ. Jack share his story of Seminary, Vocation and years of Priesthood.
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!
PRAYING
Fr Louis Scurti reflects in the Homily on the Gospel of Luke 11:5-13, on the persistence and need for us to Pray…with the right intention that GOD’S will not ours is done!
St Francis, Patron of Ecology
Inspired by his love of Christ and all of creation, Fr Louis Scurti shares thoughts on St. Francis of Assisi, Patron of Ecology. www.FriendsoftheWord.orgFriendsoftheWord.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
CLIMATE CHANGE LAUDATO SI with Jerome Wagner (4)
www.FriendsoftheWord.org [email protected] Jerome Wagner, Climate Change Activist, discusses elements of Climate Change and the Environment. He focuses on the inspiration he received from Laudato Si, by Pope Francis. The MARCH FOR CLIMATE CHANGE IN DC, took place APRIL 29, 2017 Jerome is part of 350NJ; [email protected] [email protected]
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…
MICHAEL AND THE ARCHANGELS
Fr Louis Scurti shares his personal stories about the ANGELS, especially St Michael, the defender of God’s Honor. He reflects on the “Michaels” in his family from his Grandfather to his grandnephew. This is also his maternal grandmother’s birthday who said: ” Senza il prete, non c’e la Messe!” Introduction to the Homily, Angels Thank…