Christmas Mass with Father James

I am glad to have my Christmas mass said by Fr. Filipe, Fr. James and Father Sal Putzu, SDB.

Outline of Father James homily:

• Family. Home for Christmas
• Game of Risk
• World War I story in the trenches during Christmas
• Gift of peace 
• Leaving home story, blessed are the feet of the messenger. 
• Challenged to be light of the world.

Enjoy and Merry Christmas to all!.

Ed


This week's Gospel readings are here.

Mediafire of the podcast for this week is here

https://www.mediafire.com/?2uq2d1u8jljf6mb  (podcast) 

 

All Verbum Dei Audio in Dropbox here.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bhkkb3qsi4o8n33/wJUOiVP68V

page 22 in Sharper Than A Sword  by Father James McTavish

Mediafire for all the School of the Word audio is here:

 http://www.mediafire.com/?2ydbw8552x5fe

Verbum Dei Advent Mass, Choir and Christmas Party

The Verbum Dei Family, Manila, Philippines Christmas Party. Sorry it took me a week but I hope it is worth it. Includes 96 pictures. Two videos of the Childrens Choir. The homily and the audio of the sermon of Father Victoriano Caritos. 

Ed

Points from the homily of Father Vic

• Joy Sunday.
• Happy moments and sad moments of the year
• Celebration.
• Gospel today invited deeper to go emotions . Rejoice . The Lord is at hand. Brood of vipers . How is Jesus preaching to us. Not revenge
• Question of  John . Are you the one?
• Looking for witnesses to that transformation. Enter different joy. . Are you transformed by the word of God?
• Go back and report .
• God is speaking to us. Hunter . God opportunity to see the vision.
• We have capacity to share. Rebuild lives .
• Be patient . Alive and active in your heart .

Mediafire of the homily for this week is here 

https://www.mediafire.com/?2bmami9g8ezcmsa

All Verbum Dei Audio in Dropbox here.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bhkkb3qsi4o8n33/wJUOiVP68V

Advent School of The Word December 4 2013

Today's podcast features a different voice. Father Filipe who has only been here since late September. Enjoy his Advent message. 

Ed

Main points in podcast. 

• John the Baptist's connection with the prophet Isiah.
• The role of the precursor.
• Christ comes everyday, silently and continously , Example of Yolanda Luke 1 verse 44
• The baptism of John the Baptist. 
• Instrument of voice. 
• Finger pointing to Jesus.
• Irony of small chapel in Rome
• Mother Teresa claiming the Nobel Peace Prize and why she felt like a donkey
• Advent time of conversion. Luke 1: 80 

Topics to ponder

1. What are aspects of John the Baptist life I most like . What way attracted to the character ?



2. What should I do to be a prophet or precursor ? Change in my life.



3. What does it mean for me to live in the desert

This week's Gospel readings are  here. 

http://catholic.net/index.php?option=dedestaca&id=4299

Mediafire of the podcast for this week is here 

 https://www.mediafire.com/?c5npftq2ugwwohl

All Verbum Dei Audio in Dropbox here.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bhkkb3qsi4o8n33/wJUOiVP68V

page 7 in Sharper Than A Sword  by Father James McTavish

Mediafire for all the School of the Word audio is here:

 http://www.mediafire.com/?2ydbw8552x5fe