tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79662255745257460832024-03-14T03:46:17.129-05:00A Soul Seeking to be KnownHomilies and Reflections from Father Brent MaherFather Brenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06578165040091338448noreply@blogger.comBlogger816125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966225574525746083.post-28743737686109746832019-07-29T09:41:00.000-05:002019-07-29T09:41:00.868-05:00I've MovedFor those who have followed this blog over the years, thank you! I have upgraded to a different format and invite you to follow me there at <a href="http://fatherbrent.blog/">fatherbrent.blog</a> to keep updated on homilies, blog posts, and more.Father Brenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06578165040091338448noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966225574525746083.post-20021698493603684102019-04-07T13:24:00.001-05:002019-04-07T13:24:29.240-05:00Excessive Mercy - Homily for April 7<iframe allow="autoplay" frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/602413542&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=true&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true" width="100%"></iframe><br />
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<a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/040719-yearc.cfm">Readings for Sunday, April 7 / 5th Sunday of Lent: Isaiah 43:16-21 | Psalm 126 | Philippians 3:8-14 | John 8:1-11</a>Father Brenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06578165040091338448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966225574525746083.post-11711979305431674472019-03-31T12:07:00.000-05:002019-03-31T12:07:33.326-05:00The Cost of Salvation - Homily for March 31<iframe allow="autoplay" frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/598820949&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=true&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true" width="100%"></iframe><br />
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<a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/033119-yearc.cfm">Readings for Sunday, March 31 / 4th Sunday of Lent: Joshua 5:9-12 | Psalm 34 | 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 | Luke 15:1-3, 11-32</a><br />
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Today we are reminded why Christ took on our flesh and what we must do to become inheritors of heaven.Father Brenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06578165040091338448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966225574525746083.post-30625971219785854512019-03-25T10:33:00.000-05:002019-03-25T10:33:10.161-05:00Cut It Down - Homily for March 24<iframe allow="autoplay" frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/595584483&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=true&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true" width="100%"></iframe>
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<a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/032419-yearc.cfm">Readings for Sunday, March 24 / 3rd Sunday of Lent: Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15 | Psalm 103 | 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 | Luke 13:1-9</a><br />
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The readings this weekend both encourage and challenge us - God is with us, but He wants to see fruit from our lives.Father Brenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06578165040091338448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966225574525746083.post-80647007610780565312019-03-18T09:28:00.003-05:002019-03-18T09:28:48.462-05:00The Lessons of the Transfiguration - Homily for March 17<iframe allow="autoplay" frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/591946503&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=true&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true" width="100%"></iframe><br />
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<a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/031719.cfm">Readings for Sunday, March 17 / 2nd Sunday of Lent: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 | Psalm 27 | Philippians 3:17-4:1 | Luke 9:28-36</a><br />
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The Transfiguration of the Lord teaches us many things, but we focus on three today: Jesus needed to pray, we are not home, and we need to embrace silence.Father Brenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06578165040091338448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966225574525746083.post-59040200691993385412019-03-11T14:03:00.000-05:002019-03-11T14:03:06.605-05:00Come to the Desert - Homily for March 10<iframe allow="autoplay" frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/588476781&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=true&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true" width="100%"></iframe><br />
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<a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/031019.cfm">Readings for March 10 / 1st Sunday of Lent: Deuteronomy 26:4-10 | Psalm 91 | Romans 10:8-13 | Luke 4:1-13</a><br />
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The Lord was led to the desert for a reason. We're invited there for a reason too.Father Brenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06578165040091338448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966225574525746083.post-11167073953509042112019-03-04T10:20:00.000-06:002019-03-04T10:20:27.359-06:00Watch Your Mouth - Homily for March 3<iframe allow="autoplay" frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/584826228&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=true&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true" width="100%"></iframe><br />
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<a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/030319.cfm">Readings for Sunday, March 3 / 8th Sunday of Ordinary Time: Sirach 27:4-7 | Psalm 92 | 1 Corinthians 15:54-58 | Luke 6:39-45</a><br />
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The Word of God speaks and it tells us to watch our own speech. What does your speech say about you?Father Brenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06578165040091338448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966225574525746083.post-55040613203887710632019-02-25T10:04:00.001-06:002019-02-25T10:06:02.403-06:00Becoming Heavenly - Homily for February 24<iframe allow="autoplay" frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/581084313&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=true&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true" width="100%"></iframe><br />
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Readings for Sunday, February 24 / 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 | Psalm 103 | 1 Corinthians 15:45-49 | Luke 6:27-38<br />
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Within every baptized person's heart is a battle taking place between the Earthly and the Heavenly parts. Which one is winning in you?Father Brenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06578165040091338448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966225574525746083.post-33843279393946722572019-02-18T11:16:00.002-06:002019-02-18T11:16:42.946-06:00Why the Woes? - Homily for February 17<iframe allow="autoplay" frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/576918429&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=true&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true" width="100%"></iframe>
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<a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/021719.cfm">Readings for Sunday, February 17 / 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time: Jeremiah 17:5-8 | Psalm 1 | 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20 | Luke 6:17, 20-26</a><br />
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We're used to hearing the "Blessed are" parts of the Beatitudes, but the "Woe to you" can shake us a bit. Why does Jesus say this to us?Father Brenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06578165040091338448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966225574525746083.post-43970979355651023532019-02-11T10:22:00.000-06:002019-02-11T10:22:15.079-06:00The Path to Joy - Homily for February 10<iframe allow="autoplay" frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/573644088&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true" width="100%"></iframe> <br />
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<a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/021019.cfm">Readings for Sunday, February 10 / 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time: Isaiah 6:1-8 | Psalm 138 | 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 | Luke 5:1-11</a>Father Brenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06578165040091338448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966225574525746083.post-68995706317362836872019-02-04T10:44:00.000-06:002019-02-04T10:44:35.327-06:00Love is... - Homily for February 3<iframe allow="autoplay" frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/569991159&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true" width="100%"></iframe><br />
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<a href="https://www.catholic.org/bible/daily_reading/?select_date=2019-02-03">Readings for Sunday, February 3: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 | Psalms 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15-17 | 1 Corinthians 12:31--13:13 | Luke 4:21-30</a><div>
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<a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/012019.cfm">Readings for Sunday, January 20 / 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time: Isaiah 62:1-5 | Psalm 96 | 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 | John 2:1-11</a><br />
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When God gives us some task to complete, He will also give us the grace. If we give ourselves over to Him in trust, He will give the grace in abundance.Father Brenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06578165040091338448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966225574525746083.post-57797300376018731782019-01-13T13:16:00.000-06:002019-01-13T13:16:28.746-06:00Homily for Sunday, January 13 - Baptism of the Lord<iframe allow="autoplay" frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/558476679&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true" width="100%"></iframe>
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<a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/011319.cfm">Readings for Sunday, January 13 / Baptism of the Lord: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 | Psalm 29 | Acts 10:34-38 | Luke 3:15-16, 21-22</a>Father Brenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06578165040091338448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966225574525746083.post-72094755323628070702019-01-07T15:52:00.001-06:002019-01-07T15:52:33.071-06:00Homily for Sunday, January 6 - Epiphany<iframe allow="autoplay" frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/555547629&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true" width="100%"></iframe><br />
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Readings for Sunday, January 6 / Epiphany of the Lord: Isaiah 60:1-6 | Psalm 72 | Ephesians 3:2-3, 5-6 | Matthew 2:1-12Father Brenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06578165040091338448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966225574525746083.post-62291534535327412472018-12-25T15:57:00.003-06:002018-12-25T15:57:40.447-06:00Homily for Sunday, December 23<iframe allow="autoplay" frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/550013754&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true" width="100%"></iframe><br />
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<a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122318.cfm">Readings for Sunday, December 23 / 4th Sunday of Advent: Micah 5:1-4 | Psalm 80 | Hebrews 10:5-10 | Luke 1:39-45</a>Father Brenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06578165040091338448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966225574525746083.post-21891419457665778382018-12-17T12:13:00.000-06:002018-12-17T12:13:23.403-06:00Homily for Sunday, December 16<iframe allow="autoplay" frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/546320760&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true" width="100%"></iframe>
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<a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121618.cfm">Readings for Sunday, December 16 / 3rd Sunday of Advent: Zephaniah 3:14-18 | Isaiah 12:2-6 | Philippians 4:4-7 | Luke 3:10-18</a><br />
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This weekend the Scriptures invite to us to rejoice - but why? Because we have an alternative to the unquenchable fire!Father Brenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06578165040091338448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966225574525746083.post-38070469694341961332018-12-10T09:36:00.000-06:002018-12-10T09:36:18.256-06:00Homily for Sunday, December 9<iframe allow="autoplay" frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/542571951&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true" width="100%"></iframe><br />
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<a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/120918.cfm">Readings for Sunday, December 9 / 2nd Sunday of Advent: Baruch 5:1-9 | Psalm 126 | Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11 | Luke 3:1-6</a><br />
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You are remembered.Father Brenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06578165040091338448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966225574525746083.post-73890389539796703512018-11-18T11:46:00.000-06:002018-11-18T11:46:13.492-06:00Homily for Sunday, November 18<iframe allow="autoplay" frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/531801306&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true" width="100%"></iframe><br />
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<a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/111818.cfm">Readings for Sunday, November 18 / 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time: Daniel 12:1-3 | Psalm 16 | Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 | Mark 13:24-32</a><br />
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This world does not last forever. Be prepared. Go to confession. Live the faith.Father Brenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06578165040091338448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966225574525746083.post-48318547357403087382018-11-13T12:06:00.003-06:002018-11-13T12:06:58.857-06:00Homily for Sunday, November 11<iframe allow="autoplay" frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/529361883&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true" width="100%"></iframe><br />
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<a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/111118.cfm">Readings for Sunday, November 11 / 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time: 1 Kings 17:10-16 | Psalm 146 | Hebrews 9:24-28 | Mark 12:38-44</a><br />
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Generosity with the Lord is a manifestation of our faith in Him. How is your faith?Father Brenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06578165040091338448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966225574525746083.post-91935839382374106122018-11-04T14:52:00.000-06:002018-11-04T14:52:07.072-06:00Homily for November 4<iframe allow="autoplay" frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/524763075&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true" width="100%"></iframe><br />
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<a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/110418.cfm">Readings for Sunday, November 4 / 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time: Deuteronomy 6:2-6 | Psalm 18 | Hebrews 7:23-28 | Mark 12:28-34</a><br />
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Christ tells us to love the Lord with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength. What does that really mean? And how do we do it?Father Brenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06578165040091338448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966225574525746083.post-89183471746954270322018-10-29T18:38:00.003-05:002018-10-29T18:38:58.146-05:00Homily for Sunday, October 28<iframe allow="autoplay" frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/521897439&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true" width="100%"></iframe><br />
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<a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/102818.cfm">Readings for Sunday, October 28 / 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time: Jeremiah 31:7-9 | Psalm 126 | Hebrews 5:1-6 | Mark 10:46-52</a><br />
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Fall short though we may, the Lord is always patient with us and continues to invite us into his saving work.Father Brenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06578165040091338448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966225574525746083.post-83460016681830580592018-10-21T15:19:00.001-05:002018-10-21T15:19:26.701-05:00Homily for Sunday, October 21<iframe allow="autoplay" frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/517728474&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true" width="100%"></iframe><br />
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<a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/102118.cfm">Readings for Sunday, October 21 / 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time: Isaiah 51:10-11 | Psalm 33 | Hebrews 4:14-16 | Mark 10:35-45</a><br />
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Suffering is an inescapable part of the human condition. The variable is how we bear it.Father Brenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06578165040091338448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966225574525746083.post-24343969090865669572018-10-15T10:05:00.003-05:002018-10-15T10:05:36.339-05:00Homily for Sunday, October 14<iframe allow="autoplay" frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/514635690&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true" width="100%"></iframe><br />
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<a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/101418.cfm">Readings for Sunday, October 14 / 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time: Wisdom 7:7-11 | Psalm 90 | Hebrews 4:12-13 | Mark 10:17-30</a><br />
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Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life? Have you asked this question for yourself?Father Brenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06578165040091338448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966225574525746083.post-53811097196355331912018-10-02T13:54:00.003-05:002018-10-02T13:54:48.119-05:00Presentation: Angels and the Spiritual Life<iframe allow="autoplay" frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/508518444&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true" width="100%"></iframe><br />
<br />Faith Formation presentation at St. Ann Catholic Church in Morganza, LA on October 1, 2018.Father Brenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06578165040091338448noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7966225574525746083.post-33391659457711988992018-09-30T12:38:00.000-05:002018-09-30T12:40:50.072-05:00Homily for Sunday, September 30<iframe allow="autoplay" frameborder="no" height="20" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/507426642&color=%23ff5500&inverse=false&auto_play=false&show_user=true" width="100%"></iframe>
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