Fr Terrance gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on Nov 07, 2021, on how we need to look after widows and the poor how today like in the time of the Pharisees people tend to abuse religion to avoid taking care of the poor. He connects the generosity of the poor widow as compared to the rich donors who often got their wealth from taking advantage of the poor widows. God who has the poor close and dear to him will judge and reward according to this standard.

Ave Maria!

Mass: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Shortened) – Sunday
Readings:  – http://usccb.org/bible/readings/110721.cfm
1st: 1ki 17:10-16
Resp: psa 146:7-10
2nd: heb 9:24-28
Gsp: mar 12:41-44

More on the Readings: http://dev.airmaria.com/r?m=840

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and YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tqn9CMJ6wDI

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The Life of Bl. Hugolinus Magalotti, Confessor, Third Order (d. 1373) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Dec 10. Hugolinus gave away his wealth to the poor orphans and widows. He was known for his great humility and was attacked by the devil. He grew in love of God and was given the gift of miracles.

Reflection is on voluntary humility for greater freedom to grow closer to God following the words of Christ
But also Our Lord’s example who was God and left heaven to be one with us and save us.
Consider the reward in heaven for those who give their wealth to the poor, and the poor will also be rewarded.

For more on Bl. Hugolinus Magalotti
– https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-hugolinus-magalotti.html

Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/qB5kJsbnlfI

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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Dear Saint Elizabeth, you were always poor in spirit, most generous toward the poor, faithful to your husband, and fully consecrated to your Divine Bridegroom.

Grant your help to widows and widowers and keep them faithful to their heavenly Lord. Teach them to make use of their time in the service of God our Lord. Amen.

St. Elizabeth of Hungary is the Patroness of the Franciscan Third Order and of Widows, her Feast Day is November 17th 

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