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In the United Kingdom, ‘Remembrance Sunday’ is held on the second Sunday in November, which is the Sunday nearest to 11 November Armistice Day. It is the anniversary of the end of hostilities in the First World War at 11 a.m. in 1918, “to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and in the two World Wars and later conflicts”. In the United Kingdom, Remembrance Sunday is marked by ceremonies at local war memorials in most cities, towns and villages, attended by civic dignitaries, ex-servicemen (principally members of the Royal British Legion), members of local armed forces regular and reserve units (Royal Navy and Royal Naval Reserve, Royal Marines and Royal Marines Reserve, Army and Territorial Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Auxiliary Air Force), military cadet forces (Sea Cadet Corps, Army Cadet Force and Air Training Corps as well as the Combined Cadet Force) and youth organizations (e.g. Scouts and Guides). Wreaths of remembrance poppies are laid on the memorials and two minutes silence is held at 11 a.m. Church bells are usually rung “half-muffled”, creating a sombre effect. – Wikipedia

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On the feast of St Peter Damian, Doctor of the Church we wish to give a note of remembrance for Fr. Peter Damian Fehlner who passed away May 8, 2018 and give an update on the work being done on his academic legacy.

New Books:

The Theologian of Auschwitz: St. Maximilian M. Kolbe on the Immaculate Conception in the Life of the Church

Written by Fr. Peter published recently posthumously on the Marian teachings of St. Maximillian Kolbe who died in Auschwitz in place of another prisoner that he did not even know.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1943901139

The Spirit and the Church: Peter Damian Fehlner’s Franciscan Development of Vatican II on the Themes of the Holy Spirit, Mary, and the Church—Festschrift

Edited by J. Isaac Goff, Christiaan W. Kappes, and Edward J. Ondrako and celebrates the life and legacy of Fr. Peter and his teachings in the Franciscan theological and philosophical fields of ecclesiology, pneumatology, Mariology, and anthropology.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1532651406

Future Books:

The first of eight volumes on the Collected Essays of Fr. Peter will be submitted to the publisher shortly followed the remaining seven in the next couple of years all assembled by J. Isaac Goff and a team of excellent scholars. We will keep you posted.

Past Books: 

Books the Fr. Peter has written or edited can be found at our Academy of the Immaculate Bookstore at https://academyoftheimmaculate.com/collections/fr-peter-damian-fehlners-books

Also this book has an article by Fr. Peter:

The Newman-Scotus Reader: Contexts and Commonalities (Canonization Issue)

Videos on Youtube (Playlists):

Homilies: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLejh_e0-LN4y1N-VctQhPXMHMVnV-ksnj

Conferences: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hY5b1lvaYI&list=PLejh_e0-LN4xFfQDYED7Grdv8nvQ_8k1B

Fatima: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJcqks7hwOE&list=PLejh_e0-LN4wWd7m8XvGoRb3VKfMr6E5r

Symposium in Notre Dame:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdW5jHNt4pk&list=PLejh_e0-LN4ytaHEE0cXKmAP-zIchBHi4

The Golden Thread: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5B2hmKxBv7E&list=PLejh_e0-LN4yt8M6JTBpqdcEhOjmT41X8

Thank you so much Fr. Peter for all you have done, but especially for being a part of our lives. Pray for us.

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Fr Terrance gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Jun 22, 2025, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, where he explains the Holy Eucharist’s significance as Jesus’ sacrifice, communion, and presence.

Father delivers a profound reflection on the Holy Eucharist, emphasizing its role as the greatest sacrament due to its embodiment of Jesus Himself. He highlights three key aspects: sacrifice, communion, and presence. The Eucharist re-presents Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, as instituted at the Last Supper when Jesus said, “This is my body, which will be given up for you. Do this in memory of me” Luke 22:19. This act of anamnesis, or remembrance, mirrors the Jewish Passover, making God’s saving work present today Exodus 12:14. Father contrasts anamnesis with amnesia, citing the Pharaoh’s forgetting of Joseph, which led to Egypt’s downfall Exodus 1:8, warning that forgetting Christ’s sacrifice darkens our spiritual lives. Communion signifies unity, as St. Paul notes, “The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not communion in the blood of Christ?” 1 Corinthians 10:16, and Jesus prayed for oneness John 17:21. Only those in full communion with the Church, living in a state of grace, may receive it, as taught by the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) in paragraphs 1385 and 1415. Jesus’ presence fulfills His promise, “I am with you always” Matthew 28:20, and is uniquely real in the Eucharist CCC 1373. Father urges believers to approach the Eucharist with faith, avoiding indifference that hurts Christ John 6:53-56.

For Further Reading

Luke 22:19 – NAB – Institution of the Eucharist – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/22?19
Exodus 12:14 – NAB – Passover as a Memorial – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/exodus/12?14
Exodus 1:8 – NAB – Pharaoh’s Forgetting of Joseph – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/exodus/1?8
1 Corinthians 10:16 – NAB – Communion in Christ’s Body – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/1corinthians/10?16
John 17:21 – NAB – Jesus’ Prayer for Unity – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/17?21
Matthew 28:20 – NAB – Christ’s Everlasting Presence – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/28?20
John 6:53-56 – NAB – Eating Christ’s Flesh – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/6?53
Catechism of the Catholic Church #1373 – Eucharistic Presence of Christ – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p2s2c1a3.htm#1373
Catechism of the Catholic Church #1385 – Worthy Reception of Eucharist – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p2s2c1a3.htm#1385
Catechism of the Catholic Church #1415 – State of Grace Required – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p2s2c1a3.htm#1415

00:00 – Introduction
00:31 – Eucharist’s Greatness
00:56 – Sacrifice Aspect
01:44 – Anamnesis and Passover
03:11 – Amnesia’s Dangers
05:33 – Communion Aspect
07:46 – Eucharistic Belief
10:08 – Presence Aspect

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Mass: Corpus Christi (C) – Solemnity
Readings:  – http://usccb.org/bible/readings/062225.cfm
1st: gen 14:18-20
Resp: psa 110:1-4
2nd: 1co 11:23-26
Gsp: luk 9:11-17

More on the Readings: http://dev.airmaria.com/r?m=1896

Also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Aeo74pfcj/
and YouTube: https://youtu.be/17VoihDOQnA

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