Homily #140105 ( 08min) Play – In Eucharistic adoration, we imitate the Magi by offering our worship (gold), prayers (frankincense), and sacrifices (myrrh). When we leave we don’t return to our sins (Herod), but go another route.
Ave Maria!
Mass: Epiphany of the Lord – Solemnity – Form: OF
Readings: 
1st: isa 60:1-6
Resp: psa 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13
2nd: eph 3:2-3, 5-6
Gsp: mat 2:1-12

Audio (MP3)

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Heavenly Father, increase our faith in the Real Presence of Your Son Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. We are obliged to adore Him, to give Him thanks and to make reparation for sins. We need your peace in our hearts and among nations. We need conversion from our sins and the mercy of Your forgiveness. May we obtain this through prayer and our union with the Eucharistic Lord. Please send down Your Holy Spirit upon all peoples to give them the love, courage, strength and willingness to respond to the invitation to Eucharistic Adoration. 

We beseech You to spread Perpetual Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament in parishes around the world. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen

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The Life of S. of God Mary Teresa Bonzel, Virgin, Third Order (1830-1905) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Feb 5.  Mary Teresa Bonzel was born in Italy. She entered the Third Order and was the founder of the Poor Franciscans of Perpetual Adoration which was established in Europe and the Americas by the time of her death.

Reflection is on Charity to our neighbor which won so many graces from God that strengthened Mary Teresa Bonzel’s order and blessed her adoration apostolate.

For more on S. of God Mary Teresa Bonzel
– https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Theresia_Bonzel
– https://catholicsaints.info/blessed-mary-teresa-bonzel/

Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/cBKe0ajTzgw

Read by Fr. Ignatius Manfredonia, FI from Marion Habig’s ‘The Franciscan Book of Saints’ Revised Edition, Franciscan Herald Press, ISBN: 978-0819907516

Playlist of Franciscan Saints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TxcAETrU_k&list=PLejh_e0-LN4wErRczZGry4TXytCZFiLCm

Ave Maria!

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