St. Ann Catholic Church

Reflections from St. Ann DC

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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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Fruitfulness as Christians - Feast of the Holy Family - Fr. Iván Pertine - December 27, 2020 30.12.2020 15:31

Christians should be fruitful no matter their stage in life. As we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family this week, Fr. Iván gives us practical examples showing how we can apply this principle to our daily lives today.

70. On Belonging and Longing - Solemnity of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph - Msgr. James Watkins Homily - Sunday, December 27, 2020 28.12.2020 19:07

To belong is to long to be. Do we long to be a member of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph? Listen to this wonderful reflection by our pastor, now live on our #podcast.

Cardinal Wuerl's Christmas Day Homily - Friday, December 25, 2020 25.12.2020 7:00

Merry Christmas!

God’s Call: A Revelation of Who We Are - Fourth Sunday of Advent - Fr. Lucas Laborde - Sunday, December 20, 2020 22.12.2020 11:58

In this week's homily, Fr. Lucas Laborde talks about the uniqueness of our vocations and how God's call is truly a revelation of who we are.

69. Msgr. James Watkins: "Why I Became a Priest" - Fourth Sunday of Advent - Sunday, December 20, 2020 20.12.2020 19:01

Ever wondered why our pastor became a priest? Now you'll know!

Humility: The Lens to Discover the Greatness of our Mission - Third Sunday of Advent - Fr. Lucas Laborde - December 15, 2020 15.12.2020 11:19

How do we best see our mission as disciples of Christ? Fr. Lucas Laborde, this Third Sunday of #Advent, teaches that the secret is found in the virtue of humility.

Are We Able to See How Christ Is Coming Now? - Fr. Lucas Laborde - Second Sunday of Advent - Sunday, December 6, 2020 10.12.2020 12:32

Christ's Second Coming...now. What do we mean?

68. Take a Trip to Bethlehem - Second Sunday of Advent - Msgr. James Watkins Homily - December 6, 2020 09.12.2020 13:47

Journey with us as we travel to Bethlehem with a special guest speaker.

Is the Second Coming of Christ Relevant To Us - First Sunday of Advent - Fr. Lucas Laborde - November 29, 2020 04.12.2020 13:11

Well...is it?

The King who restores our moral goodness - Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe - Fr. Lucas Laborde - November 22, 2020 29.11.2020 12:53

Moral goodness cannot be imposed. It must be awakened. Jesus came to restore our moral goodness - we need this!

67. Happy Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe! - Msgr. James Watkins Homily - November 22, 2020 22.11.2020 7:32

'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or ill or in prison, and not minister to your needs?’ Jesus says to us: '...what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.’ Find the readings for today’s Mass here: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111520.cfm

How Fear Leads to Laziness - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Ivan Pertiné - November 15, 2020 16.11.2020 18:18

The servant with one talent buried it in the ground out of fear of the Master. What is the meaning of this behavior and the Master's reaction in calling him "wicked"? Fear leads to laziness. What emotion is behind your laziness? Fear, hopelessness, cynicism? Why do we feel this way?

66. Will You Invest What the Generous Master Gives You? - Msgr. James Watkins - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 15, 2020 16.11.2020 12:16

Will you invest the gifts that God has given you? Will they bear much fruit?

65. Why Purgatory is Good News for You, and I, and Everyone Else - Msgr. James Watkins - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 8, 2020 08.11.2020 9:39

In this November, the month of All Souls, Msgr. James Watkins explains why purgatory is a good thing for all of us — live now on our podcast.

The Glory of God in His Saints - Solemnity of All Saints - Fr. Ivan Pertine 03.11.2020 15:36

“ How monotonously alike all the great tyrants and conquerors have been; how gloriously different are the saints .” —C.S. Lewis

64. Unworthiness vs. Lowliness - Msgr. James Watkins - Solemnity of All Saints - November 1, 2020 01.11.2020 11:05

Happy Solemnity of #AllSaints! All Saints' Day (also known as All Hallows' Day or Hallowmas) is the day after All Hallows' Eve (Hallowe'en). It is a feast day celebrated on November 1 by Anglicans and Roman Catholics. Today is an opportunity for believers to remember all saints and martyrs, known and unknown, throughout Christian history, and to ask their intercession in heaven for our needs on ea...

If love is all we need, why is life so complicated? - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Lucas Laborde 28.10.2020 12:15

Hear Fr. Lucas Laborde discuss in this week's homily: If love is all we need, why is life so complicated?

Organ Music Recital LIVE at St. Ann DC with Local Artist Jay Parrotta, American Guild of Organists Fellow 27.10.2020 47:28

St. Ann's is happy to welcome Jay Parrotta, American Guild of Organist Fellow, to play a recital on our 1999 Létourneau organ! Take a look at the Evening Program:  http://stanndc.org/documents/2020/10/Jay%20Parrotta%20Program%2010.16.2020.pdf This event is free, but donations are gratefully accepted to benefit our continuing Music Program here at St. Ann DC. Read Jay Parrotta's biography here...

63. Let God Do the Work: He Loves You with All His Heart - Msgr. James Watkins - 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 27.10.2020 13:26

In the Book of Matthew, chapter 22, Jesus says: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart, and with thy whole soul, and with thy whole mind. Is it, in fact, God who does this to us? Is the whole equation upside down?

Can Faith Be Invisible? - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Lucas Laborde 20.10.2020 11:58

How could faith be invisible?

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Responding to the Invitation - Fr. Ivan Pertine 13.10.2020 15:12

Want to hear a terrific explanation of this past weekend's difficult Gospel message? Take a listen now on our #podcast.

62. "I Can Do All Things through Christ Who Strengthens Me" - Msgr. James Watkins - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 11.10.2020 15:11

This Friday, October 16, at 7:30pm, we invite you to watch a livestreamed recital presented by local organist Jay Parrotta. Tune in live, right here: stanndc.org/music Our Youth Program kicked off for the year last weekend with a safe outdoor gathering. Teens in grades 6-12 are invited. Sign up to get more info here: stanndc.org/youth Our Parish is the new sponsor for a Food Pantry in NE DC: stann...

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Should a Catholic Be Ambitious? - Fr. Lucas Laborde 05.10.2020 12:51

Sometimes it's hard to judge when ambition has selfless roots and intentions. Here's some guidance from Fr. Lucas Laborde about how to discern our ambitions, and order them toward Christ.

61. On Anxiety - Msgr. James Watkins - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time 05.10.2020 17:57

Do you suffer from anxiety? This advice could help.

On the 150th Anniversary of Louis Vierne's Birth, Listen to his 5th Symphony by Organist Eric Plutz 29.09.2020 52:59

2020 marks the sesquicentennial of the birth of Louis Vierne (October 8, 1870), organist of Notre Dame de Paris. As such, renowned organist Eric Plutz performs the Great 5th Symphony of Louis Vierne (1870-1937). Mr. Plutz, Princeton University organist, played this recital on our 1999 Létourneau organ on Friday, September 25 at 7:30pm. This event is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted...