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Daily Mass: Sermon Feast of St. Margaret Mary de Pazzi – Fr. Ermatinger

A Reading from the Holy Gospel According to Mark: Christus Remunerator, Ary Scheffer, 1847-1858 The mother of Jesus and his brothers arrived at the house. Standing outside, they sent word to him and called him. A crowd seated around him told him, "Your mother and your brothers and your sisters are outside asking for you." But he said to them in reply, "Who are my mother and my brothers?" And looking [...]

Daily Mass – Sermon for Friday of the 6th Week of Easter — Fr. Ermatinger

Christ Taking Leave from His Mother, Albrecht Dürer, c. 1504-1505 A Reading from the Holy Gospel According to John.  Jesus said to his disciples: “Amen, amen, I say to you, you will weep and mourn, while the world rejoices; you will grieve, but your grief will become joy. When a woman is in labor, she is in anguish because her hour has arrived; but when she has given birth to a [...]

Daily Mass – Sermon for Tuesday of the 6th Week of Easter — Fr. Ermatinger

Christ Taking Leave of the Apostles, Duccio di Buoninsegna, 1308-1311 A Reading from the Holy Gospel According to John.  Jesus said to his disciples: "Now I am going to the one who sent me, and not one of you asks me, 'Where are you going?' But because I told you this, grief has filled your hearts. But I tell you the truth, it is better for you that I go. For [...]

5th Sunday of Easter – Sermon by Fr. Ermatinger

  A Reading from the Holy Gospel According to St. John: Pantocrator Icon, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia Jesus said to his disciples: "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father's house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? And if [...]

Quotes for Divine Mercy Sunday

Theotokos of the Passion Icon     During the night, the Mother of God visited me, holding the Infant Jesus in Her arms. My soul was filled with joy and I said, "Mary, my Mother, do You know how terribly I suffer?" And the Mother of God answered me, I know how much you suffer but do not be afraid. I share with you your suffering, and I shall always do so. She [...]

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