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Clearing the Air #2 - Fr. Elias on the nature of Euthanasia >>> Play

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On the 2nd anniversary of the death of Terri Schiavo, Fr. Elias clears the air on the true nature of euthanasia and the obligation we all have to provide the ordinary means of sustenance for the infirmed until natural death. So come breath the clean air…

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Links: Vatican Site - To the participants in the International Congress on “Life-Sustaining Treatments and Vegetative State: Scientific Advances and Ethical Dilemmas” (March 20, 2004)

The Cornerstone #1 - Fr. Maximilian Mary launches the 1st program on the Absolute Primacy of Christ >>> Play

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Fr. Maximilian Mary Dean initiates a series based on his book A Primer on the Absolute Primacy of Christ: Bl. John Duns Scotus and the Franciscan Thesis. In this program he introduces the question, “If Adam had not sinned, would God have become incarnate?” and gives an overview of the position of St. Thomas Aquinas (Thomistic thesis) and Bl. John Duns Scotus (Franciscan thesis). Come learn about the Incarnation as we Celebrate our official Grand Opening which we had on the feast of the Incarnation …

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A Primer on the Absolute Primacy of Christ
Author: Fr. Maximilian M. Dean, FI

Homilies #43 - Saturday Lenten Homily by Fr. Elias, F.I. (7 min) >>> Play

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Pope Pius XII, in his consecration of the whole world to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, referenced the Jewish people as at one time being the chosen people of God. Christ Himself said that He did not come to destroy the Law and the prophets, He came to fulfill them. So are the Jews still the chosen people of God? Can one still keep the Law and reject Christ at the same time? Listen as Fr. Elias reflects on today’s readings and on this vital question.

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Come Follow Me #1 - Fr. Joseph McShane pilots his new show on Vocations >>> Play

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Fr. Joseph Michael McShane the Vocations Director for the Franciscans of the Immaculate in N. America delivers his first episode of our new weekly series on vocations. This will be dedicated to discerning what God is calling us to do with our lives, focussing on the very special calling to the priesthood and religious life. It will be based on our very popular book Come & Follow Me which has many spiritual treasures from the lives and sayings of the saints to help inspire young men and women to give themselves totally to God. This episode will discuss what is a vocation and the importance of taking time to discern what you are being called to.

Come & Follow Me By Fr. Stefano Maneli, Founder the Franciscans of the Immaculate. Help get this book distributed in Parishes, adoration chapels, CCD classes, vocation directors, for the renewal of the Church. Volume discounts available.

Homilies #42 - Friday Lenten Homily by Fr. Elias, F.I. (9min 30sec) >>> Play

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Today’s Readings remind us of the hardness of heart that both the prophet Jeremiah and the Son of God faced in their earthly ministries. As is the case in our world today, the enemies of Christ and His prophet cloaked their hatred in intellectual arguments when the real issue was not intellectual but moral, i.e. their love of sin. Even miracles will be dismissed and ignored by those who hate God. Listen as Fr. Elias reflects on today’s readings and how it is possible for God to deliver His children from their enemies while at the same time allowing them to suffer death at their hands.

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Air Maria World Review #1 - Fr. Sharbel anchors the 1st Ed of AM World Review >>> Play

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Fr. Sharbel Mary Hayward anchors the first edition of Air Maria World Review, our new weekly commentary on the world news from a Catholic point of view. In this edition he mentions the rapid progress of the beatification process of John Paul II and the recent overturning of the anti internet pornography law by the Federal Court in Philadelphia. Come see the world in a Catholic light …

Links:

Miracles Reported for JPII - Zenit News

Federal Court Leaves Children Unprotected

• New York Times
• Life Site

Related Information

Anti Child Pornography Law - Life Site

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Homilies #41 - Thursday Lenten Homily by Fr. Elias Mary, F.I. (7min) >>> Play

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Who are the true children of God? One could approach this question by first asking, €œWho are the true children of Abraham€?? God made an everlasting contract with Abraham to make his descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky. So in the eyes of God, is it more important to be a blood-descendant of Abraham or to be a descendant of Abraham by faith? Today’s Readings marvelously explore this question. Listen now as Fr. Elias provides a brief yet pointed explanation of this crucial topic.

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Clearing the Air #1 - Fr. Elias starts clearing the air… >>> Play

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In this first episode of Clearing the Air, Fr. Elias proclaims the Good News that the air is being cleared of Satan’s smog by the Fresh Air of Christ and his Mother, Mary. This good news was first proclaimed in the Garden of Eden and then at Nazareth when the Archangel announced to Mary that she is to be the Mother of God. Listen to Father’s talk as he stresses the importance of uniting Mary with Christ in the announcing of the Good News as we celebrate the announcement of the good news of the start of Air Maria on the Feast of the Annunciation.

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Homilies #40 - Wednesday Lenten Homily by Fr. Elias Mary, F.I. (7min) >>> Play

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“If you remain in My word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Today’s readings reveal to us two key truths of the Faith: life with Christ brings freedom from the misery of sin, and following Christ means that you will suffer insults, derision, and even the threat of death. The more we are persecuted, the more our good God comforts and strengthens us, so don’t be afraid! Catholicism gives life to the soul and light and life to the world; secularism fills the soul with misery and covers the earth with darkness. Listen today to Fr. Elias’ exhortation to Catholics who must courageously battle this present-day culture of death.

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Interesting how the Catholic News Service prints an article on the preparations of the Patriotic schismatic Church for the the 2008 Olympic games, quoting “bishops” and priests, and not once points out or even implies that this church is not in union with Rome. How much the underground and persecuted Catholics in China must suffer from the forgetfulness of their fellow Catholics.

To make the irony complete the piece is entitled Chinese Catholics begin plans for religious needs of Olympic athletes (emphasis mine).

Remember Cardinal Kung.

Apologetics #1 - Fra Joseph gives no apologies for his Faith. >>> Play

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Fra Joseph Mary gives his first show on apologetics with no apologies. This series will have a Marian emphasis and be geared for beginners, that is, the youth and young adults to help them learn to defend their faith. But with his clear and pleasing delivery, Fra Joseph should gather a large following from all ages and walks of life. In this episode Fra Joseph gives a quick explanation of the series, a definition of apologetics and then discusses how Charity and Humility needs to be combined with knowledge of doctrine in order for us to become effective apostles of the truth.

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Homilies #39 - Homily on the Feast of the Annnciation (9min) >>> Play

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Many of the Church Fathers believe that today’s feast of the Annunciation is also the actual day on which Our Lord was crucified, making His stay here on earth - from the womb of Our Mother to the cross - exactly 33 years. Listen now to Fr. Elias preach on today’s readings and the wonderful sign foretold by Isaiah and made manifest everyday in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

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Food for the Journey #1 - Pilot episode for our new vlog series - 27 Min >>> Play

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Rob Landolphi and his two able assistants Rosemary Antunes and Fra Joseph Mary F.I. combine cooking and teaching on the Saints and ethnic Irish culture and food on this first episode of our new series Food for the Journey. This episode is a half hour long and is on St. Patrick and Irish Soda Bread. Future shows will be much shorter, vlog style videos.

Recipes:

• Irish Soda Bread
• Fisherman’s Pie
• Tomato Beet Salad
• Irish Coffees

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Immaculate Music #3 - Fra Gabriel Skateboarding for the Immaculate >>> Play

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Fra Gabriel Mary, FI does all things for the Immaculate near our Friary in Perth, Australia. He inspires the youth to aim for higher things as he skateboards to the tune of Schubert’s “Ave Maria.”

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FI News #9 - Dale Alquist gives a thumbs up for Air Maria >>> Play

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Dale Alquist of the American Chesterton Society gives his recommendation for Air Maria. So if this man can do this much for us while he is so busy filming episodes of his own show Apostle of Common Sense at EWTN, editing his magazine the Gilbert Magazine, giving talks at major conferences and running his web site www.chesterton.org, then the least you can do is watch our shows and tell your friends about us. Thanks a million Dale!

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