Freewill and Grace, Keys to Salvation - July 27, 2023 - Ave Maria! HOMILY

Fr. Alan B. Maria Wharton's homily from Our Lady's Chapel, New Bedford, MA, for the Memorial of Blessed Mary Magdalene Martinengo, Virgin and Poor Clare Franciscan nun.

Today's Mass Readings (Thursday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time):
- https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072723.cfm

For more on today's liturgy and Blessed Mary Magdalene Martinengo:
- https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2023-07-27
- https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/blessed-mary-magdalene-martinengo.html
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"Pardon of Assisi" - Portiuncula Indulgence - Wednesday, August 2

August 2nd is the feast of Portiuncula. A plenary indulgence is available beginning August 1st at Noon through August 2nd at Midnight, to anyone who will:

1. Receive sacramental confession (8 days before or after)
2. Receive the Holy Eucharist at Holy Mass
3. Enter any Franciscan or Parish church and, with a contrite heart, pray the Our Father, Apostles Creed, and a prayer of his/her own choosing for the intentions of the Pope.

Please tell every Catholic person you know that remission of the punishment for all sins committed from the day of baptism to the reception of the indulgence is available.
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Find Our Lady's Chapel homily videos on the following social media platforms:
- Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-938867
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourladyschapel
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/franciscanfriars