The meaning and purpose of life - Jesus is the Father's solution to all that is wrong with our world - 12:00 Holy Mass at Jesus Light of the World Parish - September 15th, 2024 - 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 

VOCATION: Jesus calls us - He calls you to follow Him, to be filled with the Holy Spirit, and become a missionary disciple....

First reading: Isaiah 50:5-9

Responsorial: Psalm 116 "I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living."

Second reading: James 2:14-18

Alleluia. Alleluia. May I never boast of anything except the Cross of the Lord, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. Alleluia.

Gospel: Mark 8:27-35

Audio recording of the Gospel and Homily - MP3 File 

The meaning of "HOSANNAH!" - MP3 FILE

Homily notes

The grieving of a parish which has experienced the departure of its pastor

Images of the Olympic Games - quest of excellence through effort

1. What is the meaning of life?

        - as many answers as people

        - the good life? the "world"

        - for Jesus: Do the Father's will. Go to Jerusalem and the Cross

2. And us? What do we do with pain, illness, suffering, trouble, and evil?

        - avoir them at all cost?

        - pursue happiness?

        - if not, then M.A.i.D. - Medical Aid in Dying?

3. Why does the Father send Jesus?

        - his solution to evil, suffering and death

    The Father's Diagnosis:

        - absence of authentic love

        - caused by our rejection of God and of his plan of eternal life

        - we prefer "cash right now"

        - we prefer doing our own will

    The Father's Prescription / solution:

        - the Glorious Cross

        - the Glory, Victory! 

            Naked Divine Love - Jesus naked crucified and loving, forgiving to the end

4. He calls us to follow Him as missionary disciples

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In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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God saves us as we make room for Him within us, one day at a time, from moment to moment. - Wednesday 12:10 Holy Mass at St. Patrick Basilica, Montreal - Feast of St. Thomas Apostle, July 3rd, 2024 - 13th Week in Ordinary Time

In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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First reading: Ephesians 2:19-22

Responsorial: Psalm 117

Alleluia. Alleluia. You believe in me, Thomas, because you have seen me; happy those who have not seen me, but still believe! Alleluia.

Gospel: John 20:24-29

Audio recording of the Gospel and Homily - MP3 File 

Audio recording of the Intro to the Our Father - MP3 File 

Audio recording of the Final Prayer, Blessing, & the Angelus - MP3 File 

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In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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Shall we insist on viewing life from a human point of view, or shall we put our trust in God and accept his Word? - June 30th, 2024 - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Holy Cross Parish

In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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13th Sunday in Ordinary Time 

VOCATION: Jesus calls us - He calls you to follow Him, to be filled with the Holy Spirit, and become a missionary disciple....

Gospel & Homily MP3  

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In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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We have the ability in God to discern good fruit from bad in ourselves and in others. - Wednesday 12:10 Holy Mass at St. Patrick Basilica, Montreal - June 26th, 2024 - 12th Week in Ordinary Time

In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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First reading: 2 Kings 22:8-13; 23:1-3

Responsorial: Psalm 119

Alleluia. Alleluia. Live in me and let me live in you, says the Lord; my branches bear much fruit. Alleluia.

Gospel: Matthew 7:15-20

Audio recording of the Gospel and Homily - MP3 File 

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In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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Our words are empty, but each word spoken by God is full of his power and love - June 23rd, 2024 - 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Holy Cross Parish

In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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12th Sunday in Ordinary Time 

VOCATION: Jesus calls us - He calls you to follow Him, to be filled with the Holy Spirit, and become a missionary disciple....

Gospel & Homily MP3  

Preparation of the Gifts - preparing the offering of ourselves, our on life, to the Father - together with Jesus - as a return of gratitude for his love - MP3 FILE 

Prayer over the Gifts - Preface & Holy, Holy, Holy - the meaning of "HOSANNAH!" MP3 FILE - Eucharistic Prayer for Special Needs - The Lord's Prayer - Sign of Peace

The prayers the priest usually prays silently to prepare for Holy Communion - MP3 FILE 

The Prayer after Holy Communion - the Final Blessing - MP3 FILE 

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In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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Wednesday 12:10 Holy Mass at St. Patrick Basilica, Montreal - June 19th, 2024 - 11th Week in Ordinary Time

In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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First reading: 2 Kings 2:1, 6-14

Responsorial: Psalm 31 

Alleluia. Alleluia. All who love me will keep my words, and my Father will love them, and we will come to them. Alleluia.

Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18

Audio recording of the Gospel and Homily - MP3 File 

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In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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© 2006-2024 Tous droits réservés Abbé Gilles Surprenant, Prêtre Associé de Madonna House Apostolate & Poustinik, Montréal QC 

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Fathers' Day - Our Father in Heaven calls on men to be solid in faith, hope, and love at home and in the world and for all of us to give joyful witness to the goodness and greatness of our Creator God - June 16th, 2024 - 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time - St. Augustine Parish

In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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11th Sunday in Ordinary Time 

HAPPY FATHERS' DAY!

VOCATION: Jesus calls us - He calls you to follow Him, to be filled with the Holy Spirit, and become a missionary disciple....

Gospel & Homily MP3  

A different reflection on "What are the offerings that we bring to God? What is the meaning of "HOSANNAH!" We acclaim God for his greatness and praise Him, while at the same time calling upon Him to rescue us in our distress...." "HOSANNAH!" MP3 FILE  - - - A different reflection in another time and place about the offering of ourselves, the meaning of Hosannah! - the First Eucharistic Prayer for Reconciliation... the Our Father... MP3 FILE 

Let us not underestimate the value of our witness in the world as we go about our lives.... MP3 FILE 

From another time and place, all are welcome - the sounds of the "little children" are pleasing to our heavenly Father and "rise up" to Him like prayers - we "make room" for the little children and take our time - MP3 FILE 

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In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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Burial of Ashes – Jeannine Marie Marguerite Galipeau & Milton Sweeney – 240621 – LACHINE (HOLY ANGELS) ROMAN CATHOLIC CEMETERY

In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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Burial of Ashes – 240621

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10:30   Procession piped by Jeff McCarthy to “Amazing Grace” to graveside

 

10:36   Invitation page 233 – Opening prayer A – page 233

From this point... audio recording MP3 File 

10:37   N.T. – 2 Corinthians 4:13 – 5:1 - Proclaimed by Lorraine 

10:39 Psalm 23 - Proclaimed by Sharon 

10:41   Gospel – John 14:1-6 - Proclaimed by Fr. Gilles

10:43 Homily given by Fr. Gilles

10:48   Universal prayers of the faithful – page 204-5. 

10:50   Our Father

10:51   An exchange of peace

10:52   Prayer of Committal B – page 235

10:53   Hail Mary – Responsory page 236 – Final blessing A.- page 236

10:54 “We Give Them Back to You, O Lord” by Bede Jarrett - Read by Lorraine and Sharon 

10:55   The piper will pipe “Going Home”. This will end the service. 

"May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen."

https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2343027/cimetière-saints-anges-lachine

https://www.cwgc.org/visit-us/find-cemeteries-memorials/cemetery-details/47779/lachine-holy-angels-roman-catholic-cemetery/

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In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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© 2006-2024 Tous droits réservés Abbé Gilles Surprenant, Prêtre Associé de Madonna House Apostolate & Poustinik, Montréal QC 

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“Blest be God the Father, the Only Begotten Son of God, and the Holy Spirit; for he has shown us his merciful love!” - Children of God since Baptism, Jesus calls us to make disciples of others, in the power of the Holy Spirit - May 26th, 2024 - Most Holy Trinity - Holy Cross Parish

In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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Most Holy Trinity

VOCATION: Jesus calls us - He calls you to follow Him, to be filled with the Holy Spirit, and become a missionary disciple....

Gospel & Homily MP3  

A different reflection on "What are the offerings that we bring to God? What is the meaning of "HOSANNAH!" We acclaim God for his greatness and praise Him, while at the same time calling upon Him to rescue us in our distress...." "HOSANNAH!" MP3 FILE 

From another time and place, all are welcome - the sounds of the "little children" are pleasing to our heavenly Father and "rise up" to Him like prayers - we "make room" for the little children and take our time - MP3 FILE 

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In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so please feel free to share with others these homilies and your own personal faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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© 2006-2024 All rights reserved Fr. Gilles Surprenant, Associate Priest of Madonna House Apostolate & Poustinik, Montreal  QC
© 2006-2024 Tous droits réservés Abbé Gilles Surprenant, Prêtre Associé de Madonna House Apostolate & Poustinik, Montréal QC 

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