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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Meet the Grandmother of Jesus: Her Life, Art and Teaching - by Natalie J. Plumb, Caitlin Greenhill Caldera and Susie Chorro 29.07.2019 56:23

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 Y...

3. A Story from Msgr. James Watkins on Prom 40 Years Ago and Being Persistent with the Father - 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 28.07.2019 5:16

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 t...

2. Feast of Saint Ann Homily - Msgr. James Watkins 26.07.2019 8:44

Learn more about the life of the patroness of our church, St. Ann, and her husband St. Joachim, in this homily Msgr. James Watkins gave on her Feast!

1. 30th Priesthood Anniversary Homily - Msgr. James Watkins 23.06.2019 5:00

On the occasion of his 30th priesthood anniversary, Msgr. James Watkins, pastor of St. Ann Catholic Church in Washington, DC, counts his many blessings during his #30yearsapriest. Watkins also reflects on the priesthood, the Eucharist and the mystery of our salvation.

The priesthood of Christ: How we may encounter Jesus through the Holy Eucharist 29.10.2018 15:19

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, year B. Hear a selection of our special Gregorian-Chant Mass along with Msgr. James Watkins's teachings of the oldest Christian order, the order of Melchizedek. Ponder on the priesthood that Jesus instituted for our salvation. Christ has set himself as the chief intermediary with God the Father, through his Holy sacrifice at the Mass in the Eucharist.

Homily 10/14/18 14.10.2018 22:13

Listen to the latest Homily from St Ann's pastor Monsignor Watkins

Homily 09/30/2018 30.09.2018 11:19

Listen to Fr Watkins's homily at St Ann's, Washington DC. God Bless!

Homily 09/23/2018 28.09.2018 19:40

Listen to Fr Watkins's Homily at St Ann's Washington DC

Reflections from St. Ann DC (Trailer) 27.09.2018 0:35