Catholic daily reflections, teachings and interviews from a parish priest active in the field.
This comes from Brockton, Massachusetts. The podcast began as a radio program on WEZE-AM 590 in Boston (O-numbers) and WROL 950 AM (V-numbers) sponsored by St. Anthony Parish in Allston, MA. Now Fr. Robert J Carr is the hospital chaplain for the two hospitals in Brockton, the City of Champions—Brockton Hospital and Boston Medical Center South.
Episodes
Sunday Dec 01, 2019
Sunday Dec 01, 2019
We begin a new liturgical year and cycle. What are we going to do this year to draw ourselves closer to Christ?
Full text of homily can be found at stanthonyhomilies.com
- What habits, grudges, sins do you want to leave behind this year?
- What new habits and practices of prayer do you want to begin this year?
Sunday Nov 24, 2019
Sunday Nov 24, 2019
Homily for Christ the King from St. Anthony Parish, Allston, MA
- Discuss how your presence at Mass is a powerful witness to the world.
- The good thief humbly accepted his fate. Why didn’t the bad thief? Describe as many attributes to his character you may find.
Saturday Nov 16, 2019
Saturday Nov 16, 2019
Homily for the 33rd Week of Ordinary Time, Year C. Delivered at St. Anthony Parish, Allston, Massachusetts
http://saintanthonyallston.org/
Questions for discussion
at home or work:
- If Jesus were to approach you today and ask what you have done for the salvation of those around us, what would you answer?
- How will you be sign of unity to Christ in a time of great division?
Sunday Nov 10, 2019
Sunday Nov 10, 2019
The Purge, Maccabees and Catholicism. Homily for the 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time from St. Anthony in Allston.
Discussion Questions:
- Would You Eat the Bacon?
- How much do you understand why it is important to live your faith?
http://www.saintanthonyallston.org
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Saturday Nov 02, 2019
Saturday Nov 02, 2019
What is the most important way to evangelize?
Homily for the 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time
from St. Anthony Parish, Allston, MA
Inside: Jan Luyken: Jesus Zacchaeus from Phillip Medhurst
Questions for discussion
at home or work:
- Are there rules of the Church that you do not like?
- What would you ask to Jesus about those specific rules? What would he respond? (Telling you not to obey them is not an option.)
Saturday Oct 26, 2019
Saturday Oct 26, 2019
Homily for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time from St. Anthony Parish in Allston, MA
http://www.saintanthonyallston.org
Saturday Oct 19, 2019
Saturday Oct 19, 2019
Homily for the 29th Week of Ordinary Time focusing on prayer.
Questions for discussion
at home or work:
How do you pray?
What do you say when you pray?
See also http://www.stanthonyhomilies.com and http://www.saintanthonyallston.org
Saturday Oct 12, 2019
Saturday Oct 12, 2019
Fr. Carr discusses the story of the Ten Lepers in light of the Divine Mercy devotion and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
from http://www.saintanthonyallston.org
Discussion Questions
- Have you ever met someone who felt they were unforgiveable?
- The sin of pride can be block us from going to confession for more reasons than just refusing to see the need, what are some other reasons?
Sunday Oct 06, 2019
Sunday Oct 06, 2019
Homily for the 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time.
- How much do we love Christ?
- How do you pray?
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Homily for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Questions for reflection:
- How does Moses show us we should treat those who reject our faith?
- Do you see yourself as an intercessor?