Bl. John Newman

and

Bl. John Duns Scotus

Similar?

Yes! In fact, they are so similar that there will actually be three days of scholarly talks on the subject by some of the most eminent theologians and speakers in the field for the Newman Scotus Symposium at the Washington Theological Union on Friday, the 22nd of October to Sunday the 24th. See Videos from the event.

There will be Nine Major talks with several Question and Answer sessions by the following speakers:

• Fr. James McCurry, OFMConv.
• Rev. Dr. John Ford, CSC
• Dr. Timothy Noone of CUA
• Rev. Dr. Peter Damian Fehlner, FI
• Deacon Jack Sullivan
• Most Rev. Jude Winkler, OFMConv.
• Keynote by Sr. Mary Beth Ingham w/Q/A: On the Quadruple Scotus Congress
• Rev. Dr. Ed Ondrako, OFMConv.
• Sr. Pat Hutchison, OSF, Ed.D

In addition there will be Masses, Meals, and Leisure time included in the Program

There is still time to register. Here is a talk by Fr. Ed Ondrako, the organizer:

Hope to see you there.

Ave Maria!

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Fatima 100th Oct 7 Celebration Event:
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Dr. Mark Miravalle on the Power of the Rosary as we enter the month of the Rosary, October. He outlines the many times Mary has interceded for people and nations through praying the Rosary.

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• Phone: 740-937-2277
• Site: http://www.motherofallpeoples.com/
• Email: mary@motherofallpeoples.com

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In the homily for thee Memorial of St. Therese of Lisieux (Oct 1), Fr. Alan’s explains the basics of the “Little Way” of St. Therese, her spiritual doctrine of spiritual childhood, trust and confidence in God, and immersion in Love. In declaring her a Doctor, the Church recognizes her spiritual insights as enhancing the Church’s beauty and shedding new light on the mystery of Christ.

Ave Maria!

Mass: St. Therese of the Child Jesus – Mem

Readings: 
1st: Is 66:10-14
Resp: Ps 131:1bcde, 2, 3
Gsp: Mt 18:1-4

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Articles quoted or consulted:

– Summary of The Little Way of St. Theresa (http://catholic-church.org/grace/growing/saintly/little.htm)

– ST. THERESE, A LITTLE WAY by Fr. John Welch, O.Carm. (http://ocarm.org/en/content/ocarm/st-therese-little-way)

– First Steps on the Little Way of Saint Thérès of Lisieux, Fr. Peter John Cameron, O.P. (http://www.kofc.org/en/resources/cis/cis307.pdf)

– Excerpt from the autobiography of Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus, virgin – Second reading from the Office of Readings; Roman Breviary, Proper of Saints, October 1 (online at: https://divineoffice.org/1001-or/?date=20181001)

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In his homily for Wednesday in the 26th Week in Ordinary Time (Oct 03, 2018)  Fr Maximilian suggests the takeaway from today’s readings is that following Jesus should be our priority; the Rosary can serve as a sort of compass to orient us to the life of Christ which we must imitate, if we are to follow Him.

Ave Maria!

Mass:  Votive Mass in Honor of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary

Readings (Wednesday in the 26th Week in Ordinary Time): 
1st: Job 9:1-12, 14-16
Resp: Ps 88:10-11, 12-13, 14-15
Gsp: Lk 9:57-62

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On the memorial of St. Jerome (Priest and Doctor of the Church, Sep 30, 2019), Fr. Alan explains that the Rosary, contrary to detractors’ claims, is a fundamentally scriptural prayer, which Pope St. John Paul II described as “a compendium of the Gospel.” Even St. Jerome,  great lover of Scripture and translator of the Bible,  would have heartily endorsed the Rosary, had he lived at a later period of the Church.

Ave Maria!

Mass: St. Jerome – Mem

Readings: Monday 26th Week of Ordinary Time
1st: Zec 8:1-8
Resp: Ps 102:16-18, 19-21, 29, 22-23
Gsp: Lk 9:46-50

More on the Readings: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/093019.cfm

For more on St. Jerome’s comment, “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ,” see the Second Reading from today’s Office of Readings in the Breviary (online here: https://divineoffice.org/0930-or/?date=20190930)

Eleanor Burnside’s book, Bible Rosary: The Life of Jesus, Thirty-Five Mysteries is available here: https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Rosary-Jesus-Thirty-Five-Mysteries/dp/0960806008

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Fr Matthias gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Oct 12, 2023, as he honors St. Seraphin of Montegranaro, a 16th-century Franciscan known for his miracles and devotion to the crucifix and rosary, encourages deepening one’s relationship with Jesus through praying the Holy Rosary four times a day, completing the entire Rosary, and offers suggestions for growth and emphasizing its transformative power.

St. Seraphin of Montegranaro, a Franciscan laybrother lived in the 16th century. He was known for his miracles and extraordinary virtues. An interesting aspect of his life was his dedication to the crucifix and the rosary. Though illiterate, he metaphorically “read” these two books daily. They represented the entirety of his spiritual knowledge and practice.

The crucifix represented the love of our Lord, and to reciprocate that love, he would pray the Holy Rosary multiple times a day. This devotion to the rosary is what I want to emphasize. Many Catholics manage to pray a rosary daily, which is commendable. But for those looking to deepen their devotion, consider praying the entire four mysteries daily.

To help in this endeavor, I offer five suggestions:

1 Grow Gradually – Don’t rush; progress at your own pace.
2 Plan Your Resolutions – Schedule when and where you’ll pray to ensure consistency.
3 Have an Intention – Turn your worries, hopes, and gratitudes into prayer. I recall a priest who fervently prayed the rosary for five troubled marriages he knew, and all of them turned out to thrive.
4 Pray to Pray – Ask for Our Lady’s help in growing your prayer life.
5 Pray with Supernatural Faith – Even in times of spiritual dryness, have faith that your prayers console the hearts of Jesus and Mary.

In this month of October, traditionally dedicated to the rosary, he urges everyone to deepen their relationship with Jesus through Mary using the Holy Rosary. St. Seraphin serves as a shining example of this devotion. With the crucifix and rosary as his spiritual guides, he lived a life deeply connected to Jesus and Mary.

Ave Maria!

00:00 – Introduction to St. Seraphin
00:41 – St. Seraphin’s Simple Friary Life
01:07 – St. Seraphin’s Extraordinary Virtues
01:14 – St. Seraphin’s Two Books: Crucifix and Rosary
01:43 – St. Seraphin Prayed the Rosary Multiple Times Daily
02:15 – Exhortation to Pray the Rosary Frequently
02:52 – Gradual Growth in Rosary Prayer
03:55 – Already Praying One Rosary is Great
04:13 – Five Practical Suggestions for Growth
04:48 – Make Concrete Plans to Add Rosaries
05:20 – Pray with Intention and Fervor
06:04 – Ask Our Lady for the Gift of Prayer
06:34 – Persevere in Dryness with Faith
07:19 – St. Seraphin’s Example of Rosary and Crucifix
08:00 – Conclusion on the Power of the Rosary

Mass: St. Seraphin of Montegranaro – Opt Mem – http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13726a.htm
Readings: Thursday 27th Week of Ordinary Time – http://usccb.org/bible/readings/101223.cfm
1st: mal 3:13-20
Resp: psa 1:1-4, 6
Gsp: luk 11:5-13

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Fr Matthias gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Oct 25, 2023, on the rosary in the month of the Rosary in October and specifically the power of the Hail Mary in the conversion of the Lutheran writer  Johannes Jorgensen.

The power of Hail Mary and devotion to Our Lady is exemplified by Johannes Jorgensen, a Danish writer born in 1866 in Lutheran Denmark, who had a unique experience with this prayer. Though raised Lutheran, Johannes discovered the Hail Mary in a Catholic book. This prayer deeply moved him, and he began to recite it fervently. Over time, he strayed from his faith, exploring various ideologies like evolutionism, liberalism, socialism, and atheism. However, by 1896, he returned to the Catholic Church. He attributed his return to the devotion he had for the Hail Mary as a child. Through Our Lady, he found God, the Church, and his true self, becoming a prolific writer for the truth.

The devil often tempts us to abandon our devotion to Our Lady, falsely suggesting she’s an obstacle to God. But in truth, through Our Lady, we find God, his Church, and even ourselves. Our devotion to her helps us love what she loves: God, the Church, our neighbors, and even ourselves rightly.

Johannes Jorgensen – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johannes_J%C3%B8rgensen

Ave Maria!

Mass: Wednesday 29th Week of Ordinary Time – Wkdy
Readings:  – http://usccb.org/bible/readings/102523.cfm
1st: rom 6:12-18
Resp: psa 124:1-8
Gsp: luk 12:39-48

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