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Reflections from St. Ann DC

St. Ann Catholic Church•stanndc.org
Religion & Spirituality
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Encounter hope, faith, joy, peace and love: This podcast features weekly the Sunday morning and evening Mass homilies from our pastor and celebrating priests. You'll also hear important talks at our church, including a lecture teaching us about our namesake St. Ann, the grandmother of Jesus, and so much more! #StAnn150
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George Weigel on the History and Theology of a Catholic Parish - Women Empowerment, Education, Science, Love, Religion & War

Do you have questions about women empowerment in the Church? Wonder when education in America began and how? Learn about the fascinating history of the Catholic Church in this noteworthy lecture by George Weigel, author, theologian and Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center. Weigel gave this presentation in a distinctly Catholic setting — our church — in celebration of St. Ann's 150th anniversary as a church this year (2019-2020). "The Church in the United States was ...

Nov 04, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 31

Fr. Ivan Pertine - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

From the Gospel of Luke 18:9-14: Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else. "Two people went up to the temple area to pray; one was a Pharisee and the other was a tax collector. The Pharisee took up his position and spoke this prayer to himself, 'O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity -- greedy, dishonest, adulterous -- or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, and I pay tithes on my whole income...

Nov 01, 2019•20 min•Ep. 27

13. The First Doctors, Poverty Among Us, Lazarus & More - Msgr. James Watkins Homily - 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

"God's gift of precious life is no less beautiful when accompanied by sickness or illness, hunger or poverty, mental or physical handicaps, loneliness or old age. At these times, life takes on extra splendor...so often in and through the weakest of human vessels, God continues to show us the power of His love." Who are the poor around us? How can we really serve them? Is there more than one way?

Sep 30, 2019•10 min•Ep. 19

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Why is the Dishonest Steward Praised? - Fr. Lucas Laborde

This weekend's Gospel reading — Luke 16:1-13 — is quite confusing. What does it mean? Fr. Lucas Laborde explains. Here is the full Gospel text: Jesus said to his disciples, "A rich man had a steward who was reported to him for squandering his property. He summoned him and said, 'What is this I hear about you? Prepare a full account of your stewardship, because you can no longer be my steward.' The steward said to himself, 'What shall I do, now that my master is taking the position of steward awa...

Sep 24, 2019•13 min•Ep. 18

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Counting the Cost - Fr. Ivan Pertine

Fr. Ivan Pertine explains this difficult Gospel that tells us to "hate" our family by hitting on three key points in his homily: 1) Put God first. Above everything. Everything. 2) Deny yourself. Take up your cross. Sacrifice. 3) Give Jesus everything. Turn it over to Him. If you can't, ask Him for the grace to eventually.

Sep 10, 2019•18 min•Ep. 13

10. Could You Give Up Your Cell Phone? - A Msgr. James Watkins Homily

Jesus tells us in Luke 14: “...anyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple.” How do we digest this? How can we apply its meaning? Msgr. James Watkins dissects this 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Gospel message.

Sep 09, 2019•13 min•Ep. 12

8. Get to Know Jesus: Body to Body, Blood to Blood - A Msgr. James Watkins Homily

We hear from Jesus in today's Gospel in Luke 13 that some people will hear "I do not know you; depart from me..." when attempting to enter heaven. How can we be sure that Jesus will "know" us when we want to enter His Kingdom at the end of our lives? How can we develop a personal relationship with Christ here and now? Msgr. James Watkins explains in today's homily on the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Aug 25, 2019•16 min•Ep. 10

7. Jesus Came to Establish “Division, Not Peace” and a “House Divided”? - the Gospel Explained

This Gospel message sounds weird to our ears. Msgr. James Watkins explains in this homily on the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time what Jesus is trying to tell us in the Luke 12 Gospel, verses 49-53: Jesus said to his disciples: ‘I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! There is a baptism with which I must be baptized, and how great is my anguish until it is accomplished! Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather div...

Aug 20, 2019•12 min•Ep. 9

6. The Fascinating Dogma of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary - A Homily by Msgr. James Watkins

There are only two infallible dogma in the history of the Catholic Church proclaimed by the Catholic Church. The first is the Immaculate Conception, proclaimed on December 8, 1854 by Pius IX. The second infallible dogma is the Assumption. On November 1, 1950, Pius XII declared the dogma of the Virgin being assumed, Body and Soul, into heavenly glory. Both infallible dogma are about Mary. This is fascinating. But why?

Aug 15, 2019•8 min•Ep. 8

5. Time: A Gift, Our Treasure - Msgr. James Watkins' Homily on the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Msgr. James Watkins explains what it means to "be ready" and the precious gift of time. Gospel of Luke 12: Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your belongings and give alms. Provide money bags for yourselves that do not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven that no thief can reach nor moth destroy. For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be. “Gird your loins and light your lamps a...

Aug 13, 2019•9 min•Ep. 7

4. Workaholics, Vacation, People, Places and Things: Msgr. James Watkins Tackles 'Greed' - 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Homily

Beginning with a prayer for the victims of the mass shootings this weekend in El Pasos, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, Msgr. James Watkins explains today's readings - "Vanity of vanities, says Qoheleth, vanity of vanities! All things are vanity!" (Ecclesiastes 1) - in light of our own struggles with busyness, exhaustion, and making people, places and things "deities," when they possess us more than we possess them.

Aug 04, 2019•17 min•Ep. 6

Farewell and Thank You to Fr. Deogratias Kateregga!

After visiting us and serving with us for three weeks, Fr. Deo has returned to Uganda. He gave these touching remarks at all Masses last weekend, thanking St. Ann’s parishioners for their generosity, prayers and kindness. #StAnn150

Jul 30, 2019•2 min•Ep. 5

Meet the Grandmother of Jesus: Her Life, Art and Teaching - by Natalie J. Plumb, Caitlin Greenhill Caldera and Susie Chorro

In this episode, meet St. Ann, the grandmother of Jesus. Hear about the history of art depicting this great saint, prayers and devotions to invoke her intercession, and popular pilgrimage sites that honor her. We even tell the story of a mini miracle that happened here at St. Ann's: Parish patroness, pray for us! Speakers (in order of appearance): Natalie J. Plumb, Director of Communications and Youth Ministry, St. Ann Catholic Church Caitlin Greenhill Caldera, Artist, Art Consultant Susie Chorr...

Jul 29, 2019•56 min•Ep. 4

3. A Story from Msgr. James Watkins on Prom 40 Years Ago and Being Persistent with the Father - 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Msgr. James Watkins tells a story of his childhood: Forty years ago, he asked a girl to his senior prom. He needed money in order to go. Watkins had to be persistent with his father in asking for help, much like we should do with our Father in heaven. This would be his only prom. This Sunday's Gospel from Luke 11 reads: "And I tell you, ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to...

Jul 28, 2019•5 min•Ep. 3
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