Welcome to the 7:00pm Young Adult Mass at St. Ann in Washington, DC! If you wish to attend in person, please read this update with Mass times, health guidelines and important considerations: https://stanndc.org/news/masses-open-to-the-public-starting-monday-june-22-welcome-back-st-ann-dc-family Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings Give now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811
Jul 08, 2020•14 min•Ep. 90
In this homily, our pastor Msgr. James Watkins makes important distinctions between freedom from and freedom of religion, dependence and interdependence, and joy and happiness. Welcome to the 11:00am Mass streamed live from St. Ann in Washington, DC! If you wish to attend in person, please read this update with Mass times, health guidelines and important considerations: https://stanndc.org/news/masses-open-to-the-public-starting-monday-june-22-welcome-back-st-ann-dc-family Follow the readings fo...
Jul 05, 2020•19 min•Ep. 89
Welcome back to the 7:00pm Sunday Mass at St. Ann DC! Dispensation from the Sunday and Holy Day obligation remains in effect. Many options are available for participating in Mass when we cannot be present at the liturgy. As always, if you feel sick, please stay home. We are so happy to welcome you back! Revised Mass Schedule: 5:00pm Saturday Vigil for Sunday (Music/No Congregational Singing) 7:30am Sunday (No Music) 11:00am Sunday (also Livestreamed, Music/No Congregational Singing) 7:00pm Sunda...
Jun 30, 2020•12 min•Ep. 88
Dispensation from the Sunday and Holy Day obligation remains in effect. Many options are available for participating in Mass when we cannot be present at the liturgy. As always, if you feel sick, please stay home. We are so happy to welcome you back! Revised Mass Schedule: 5:00pm Saturday Vigil for Sunday (Music/No Congregational Singing) 7:30am Sunday (No Music) 11:00am Sunday (also Livestreamed, Music/No Congregational Singing) 7:00pm Sunday (Music/No Congregational Singing) 12:00pm Noon Daily...
Jun 28, 2020•9 min•Ep. 87
Today we celebrate the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time today at St. Ann's Church — welcome! Our pastor Msgr. Watkins has announced something very exciting: With gratitude to God, St. Ann's Church reopens for *public* Masses starting Monday, June 22, with a maximum capacity of 100 persons per Mass! Read more about this important update: https://stanndc.org/news/masses-open-to-the-public-starting-monday-june-22-welcome-back-st-ann-dc-family Read along right here with Msgr. Watkins' homily: https://bi...
Jun 21, 2020•32 min•Ep. 86
Today the Church celebrates one of the most important Feasts in her liturgical calendar, the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ! Traditionally this Feast is remembered as Corpus Christi. Read along with Msgr. Watkins' homily: https://bit.ly/3fzV7sT Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings Give now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811...
Jun 14, 2020•27 min•Ep. 85
Today we celebrate Trinity Sunday. Trinity Sunday is the first Sunday after Pentecost in the Western Christian liturgical calendar. #Trinity Sunday celebrates the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, the three Persons of God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Here is the pastor’s homily: https://go.aws/2BHPzhb Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings Give now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811
Jun 07, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 84
Today for Catholics, we celebrate Pentecost Sunday, a very special celebration of the Holy Spirit's descent upon the Apostles and Mary in the upper room. After Jesus' resurrection, the Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles and empowered them to proclaim Jesus' message in different languages before the entire city. Because 3,000 people came to faith in Jesus Christ that day, the Church is declared born this day. Pentecost is the Church's #birthday! Many Catholics may remember the Sacrament of Confir...
May 31, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 83
Today we celebrate the Ascension of our Lord into heaven live — the 11:00am Mass at your parish as you know it! Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings Give now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811 When you cannot receive Communion in-person, saying the prayer of Spiritual Communion can be an equally powerful way to receive Jesus. Here is a text below: My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I d...
May 24, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 82
This is the Sixth Sunday of Easter Mass live today. Read along with our pastor Msgr. Watkins' homily: https://bit.ly/36iAk9P Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings Give now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811 When you cannot receive Communion in-person, saying the prayer of Spiritual Communion can be an equally powerful way to receive Jesus. Here is a text below: My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all th...
May 17, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 81
Happy #MothersDay! This livestreamed service with our pastor Msgr. Watkins asks the intercession of Mary, Our Mother, for the intentions of and safety for each of our earthly mothers. Follow the readings for today's Mass here: http://usccb.org/bible/readings If you need a guide on how to pray the Rosary, find one here: https://www.newadvent.org/images/rosary.pdf Follow Msgr. Watkins' homily: https://bit.ly/2YQM9SE Give now: https://membership.faithdirect.net/DC811 When you cannot receive Communi...
May 10, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 80
This is the Fourth Sunday of #Easter Mass live from your parish today....
May 03, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 79
Our pastor Msgr. Watkins wants so much to offer Mass for each of you while we cannot gather for public health reasons: Today he celebrated the Third Sunday of Easter, live from St. Ann's, for you, your health and your intentions. Follow his homily here: https://d2y1pz2y630308.cloudfront.net/15715/documents/2020/4/Third%20Sunday%20of%20Easter%20Homily%20in%20the%20Midst%20of%20Coronavirus%20-%20Msgr.%20James%20Watkins%20April%2026%202020.pdf
Apr 26, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 78
Our pastor Msgr. Watkins wants so much to offer Mass for each of you while we cannot gather for public health reasons - and so he is! Today he celebrated Divine Mercy Sunday, also known as the Second Sunday of Easter, live from St. Ann's, for you, your health and your intentions.
Apr 19, 2020•58 min•Ep. 77
Join us to rejoice and be glad: Christ is risen today! Alleluia! Use this track to listen to Easter Sunday Mass, celebrated by Cardinal Donald Wuerl and concelebrated by our pastor Msgr. James Watkins, from the comfort of your home.
Apr 12, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 76
Use this track to pray the Stations of the Cross from the comfort of your home.
Apr 10, 2020•21 min•Ep. 75
Come, let us adore. #GoodFriday
Apr 10, 2020•59 min•Ep. 74
Our pastor Msgr. Watkins wanted so much to offer Mass for each of you while we cannot gather for public health reasons - and so he did! Today he celebrated the Holy Thursday Mass, live from St. Ann's, for you, your health and your intentions.
Apr 09, 2020•53 min•Ep. 73
Watch this morning's #PalmSunday Mass LIVE from our parish.
Apr 05, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 72
Our pastor Msgr. Watkins wanted so much to offer Mass for each of you while we cannot gather for public health reasons - and so he did! Today he celebrated the Fifth Sunday of Lent, live from St. Ann's, for you, your health and your intentions.
Mar 29, 2020•45 min•Ep. 71
Our pastor Msgr. Watkins wanted so much to offer Mass for each of you while we cannot gather for public health reasons - and so he did! Today he celebrated Laetare Sunday, the Fourth Sunday of Lent, live from St. Ann's, for you, your health and your intentions.
Mar 22, 2020•38 min•Ep. 70
Ever wanted to know more about the Transfiguration? Now is your chance.
Mar 11, 2020•12 min•Ep. 69
“We are really members of God’s family," said Cardinal Wuerl, parishioner of St. Ann and celebrant of the Second Sunday of Lent's 11:00am Mass. “Think about that. Let us just thank God for that.” #Lent #Lent2020
Mar 10, 2020•9 min•Ep. 68
What is the nature of temptation? What are its sources?
Mar 03, 2020•20 min•Ep. 67
Jesus shows us this firsthand in this week's Gospel.
Mar 02, 2020•16 min•Ep. 66
Some pro-tips for a fantastic #Lent: 1) Partake in the sacraments as much as possible, especially confession. 2) Make a sacrifice that is challenging for you. 3) Help those in need.
Feb 27, 2020•5 min•Ep. 65
How do we truly love like Christ? Ask Him: "Jesus, take my heart and give me yours." This is a very powerful prayer.
Feb 25, 2020•18 min•Ep. 64
Jesus is an example to follow in this week's Gospel; He doesn't get angry or lash out: He just walks away. Who do you need to walk away from right now?
Feb 24, 2020•19 min•Ep. 63
Have you ever thought that maybe God's will for you is to give you more, not less?
Feb 20, 2020•12 min•Ep. 62
Msgr. Watkins explains how the Annual Appeal has helped him personally - something we all didn't realize. Still want to contribute to the #ADWAppeal, but didn't get a chance? Visit stanndc.org/give today.
Feb 19, 2020•8 min•Ep. 61
