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Reflections from St. Ann DC
by St. Ann Catholic Church
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
Episodes
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To God What Belongs to God – Fr. Iván Pertiné Homily – Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sunday, October 18, 2026
The coin had the image of the Caesar, what has the image of God that we ought to hand it over to him?
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Meaning of the Crucifixion – Cardinal Robert McElroy – Twenty Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sunday, October 18, 2026
Resurrection is the most important event in our salvation, and the cross is symbol of our faith. Cardinal McElroy speaks about how Jesus' suffering on the cross symbolizes that God loves us without limit, understands our struggle and takes our guilt and burden so we no longer need to suffer with it.
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Honoring the Invitation – Fr. Iván Pertiné Homily – Twenty Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sunday, October 11, 2026
The Good News of the Third Invitation: all are invited, everything is ready!
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Life in the Vineyard – Fr. Joseph Piper Homily – Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sunday, October 4, 2026
Three considerations to overcome the temptation of thinking that life is outside of the vineyard.
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Gratitude - Msgr. James Watkins Homily - Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 20, 2026
Monsignor Watkins speaks on the importance of giving thanks, explaining how gratitude is a remedy to anxiety.
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The Eucharist as the Perfection of Religion - Lecture by Msgr. James Watkins - Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Our St. Irenaeus Ministry for Adult Faith Formation (SIM) launches its second year of bringing together adults who want to understand our Catholic faith more fully, experience it more deeply, and make it more relevant to our everyday lives. For their first meeting, SIM welcomed lecturer and…
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Yes, yes – Fr. Iván Pertiné Homily – Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sunday, September 27, 2026
Whatever "working in the vineyard" means for you, there are times in which we wrestle with God's will.
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A Remedy for Envy – Fr. Marcelo Olmedo Homily – Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sunday, September 20, 2026
Two simple steps from the Gospel to combat envy.
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Envy - Msgr. James Watkins Homily - Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 20, 2026 - Mass LIVE at St. Ann DC
Monsignor Watkins explains the parable of the workers in the vineyard.
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Channels of Mercy – Fr. Joseph Piper Homily – Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sunday, September 13, 2026
Channels of Mercy – Fr. Joseph Piper Homily – Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Sunday, September 13, 2026
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Prayer - Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - Fr. Ivan Pertine Homily - Sunday, August 30, 2026
How do I know that God is speaking to me in prayer, and it is not my own voice? Fr. Ivan explains in his homily.
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Titles - Msgr. James Watkins Homily - Twenty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time - Sunday, August 23, 2026
Monsignor Watkins elaborates on the significance of titles.
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The Place and Power of Pity - Msgr. James Watkins Homily - Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 16, 2026 - Mass LIVE at St. Ann DC
Msgr. Watkins speaks on on the Lord's model of pity and the power of an openness to hear the suffering of others.
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Small Boat, Great Sea- Msgr. James Watkins Homily - Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 9, 2026 - Mass LIVE at St. Ann DC
Think of your spiritual journey as constantly combatting heavy winds, and you lack the strength to fight. You must make a choice; focus on Jesus or look away to the storm around us. Peter understood the Lord was rescuing him, but he made the choice to divert his eyes to the sea of troubles around...
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God's Got You - Fr. Maximo Stock Homily - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, August 2, 2026
Our Lord always knows what's best for us.
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Prudence and Boldness - Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - The Feast of St. Ann - Sunday, July 26, 2026
How do you balance prudence and boldness? How did Jesus do it?
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More Love - Msgr. James Watkins Homily - Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 19, 2026 - Mass LIVE at St. Ann DC
Monsignor Watkins explains the parable of the wheat and the weeds, explaining why God allows evil to exist.
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Love - Msgr. James Watkins Homily - Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, June 28, 2026
Monsignor Watkins speaks of the essence love in today's homily.
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The Importance of Fatherhood - Fr. Ivan Pertine Homily - Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, June 21, 2026
Fr. Ivan Pertine details the Importance of fatherhood and the value of fathers.
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Work with Others - Fr. Maximo Stock Homily - Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, June 14, 2026
Why should we work with others?
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The Lakota Reservation - Father Greg Lynch Homily - Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time- Sunday, June 14, 2026
Father Lynch speaks of his time missioning at the Lakota reservation. He reflects on how in the second poorest county in the US, he sees spiritual and lifelong change and how much of an impact the Jesuit mission makes in their lives.
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Oh Most Sacred Heart of Jesus - Fr. Ivan Pertine Homily - The Most Holy Trinity - Sunday, May 31, 2026
Learn more about this most sacred devotion.
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Peace Be With You - Msgr. James Watkins Homily - Pentecost - Sunday, May 24, 2026
Gospel: John 20:19-23 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, "Peace be with you." When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples...
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Go Forth and Baptize All Nations - Fr. Maximo Stock Homily - The Ascension of the Lord - Sunday, May 17, 2026
Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20 The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had ordered them. When they saw him, they worshiped, but they doubted. Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of...
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The Gift of Faith - Fr. Ivan Pertine Homily - Sixth Sunday of Easter - Sunday May 10, 2026
This week, Fr. Ivan challenges us to live as Christians live when Jesus asks us to "Keep my commands," if we love Him. It's hard to summarize all of them, but he highlights the following: Pray. Intercede for others. Turn internal criticism into thanksgiving. Listen. Pay attention. Celebrate and...
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First Communion - Msgr. James Watkins - Sunday, May 10, 2026 - Sixth Sunday of Easter
In our lives, we want to be as close to God as possible. The closest we get to God is body to body, blood to blood through the Eucharist. First communion is not graduation it is a progression into receiving the fullness of Christ every week.
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Heaven on Earth - Fr. Maximo Stock - Fifth Sunday of Easter - Sunday, May 3, 2026
Jesus came down from heaven to share with us his home. Let us pray today for the grace to receive humbly the gift of a portion of heaven.
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Feed My Sheep - Fr. Ivan Pertine Homily - Fourth Sunday of Easter - Sunday, April 26, 2026
Good Shepherd Sunday is a day to pray for vocations in a special way. Father Ivan elaborates here on the vocation of the priesthood, its importance, and its challenges.
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Sheep and our Gracious Shepherd - Msgr. James Watkins - Sunday, April 26, 2026 - Fourth Sunday of Easter
Everyone makes dumb choices, often like the sheep we are likened to in the Bible. If we were perfect, intelligent and clean, what would be the need for a savior? Our shepherd, Jesus knows us, and we, his sheep know his voice and follow him. We can tell the voice of Jesus apart from the strange...
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Light in Our Lives - Fr. Maximo Stock Homily - Third Sunday of Easter - Sunday, April 19, 2026
This Easter season, we continue to rejoice! Jesus continues to be the light in our lives. Let's learn more about why.
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Do Not Take Your Faith for Granted - Divine Mercy Sunday - Fr. Ivan Pertine Homily - Sunday, April 12, 2026
Do Not Take Your Faith for Granted: Why?
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Thomas' Doubt and Jesus' Sacrifice- Msgr. James Watkins - Sunday, April 12, 2026 - Divine Mercy Sunday
Monsignor Watkins reflects on Peter's betrayal of Jesus, Jesus' eternal forgiveness, as well as Thomas' need to see his real injuries to believe. At Mass we remember Jesus' sign of peace and we believe, without seeing, in the real body and blood of Christ every Sunday. Through Jesus wounds we...
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End-of-Life Planning and Bereavement - What to Do and FAQs
St. Ann hosted a Funeral and Estate Planning Presentation on Saturday, March 14, 2026. More than 60 were in attendance to gain a wealth of information.Listen here to our recording to learn about how to address the inevitable questions and concerns about end-of-life affairs, including funeral...
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Why I Became a Priest in the Words of Fr. Ivan Pertine - Homily - 25th Anniversary to the Priesthood - Monday, March 30, 2026
We are so blessed at St. Ann to have the St. John Society. They run our youth and young adult ministries, and the 7pm Mass weekly. Take a listen to Fr. Ivan's testimony, detailing his journey of how and why he became a priest, and more!
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Will You Follow Jesus, Amidst Persecution? - Fr. Maximo Stock Homily - Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion - Sunday, March 29, 2026
Will you follow Jesus, even amidst persecution?
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Jesus Wept - Fr. Ivan Pertine Homily - Fifth Sunday of Lent - Sunday, March 22, 2026
"Jesus wept" is the shortest verse in the English Bible, but it contains a lot of depth. Listen to Fr. Ivan's homily today to find out why.
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The Humanity of Christ - Msgr. James Watkins - Sunday, March 22, 2026 - Fifth Sunday of Lent
Today's advice: Weep like Jesus wept.
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Series on the Confiteor - Fr. Maximo Stock - Sunday, March 15, 2026 - Fourth Sunday of Lent
Look at our actions in light of "The" Light.
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Charity, Alms-Giving, and the Annual Appeal - Msgr. James Watkins Homily - Third Sunday in Lent - Sunday, March 8, 2026
Msgr. Watkins speaks about the role of charity and alms-giving and the powerful work done by the Annual Appeal during the Lenten season.
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Guard Your Thoughts - Fr. Maximo Stock Homily - Second Sunday of Lent - Sunday, March 1, 2026
This is part of a series on the Confiteor, which begins with "I confess" during the Catholic Mass. This week's Lenten focus: Guard your thoughts.
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Delayed Gratification for Christ's Reward - Msgr. James Watkins Homily - First Sunday in Lent - Sunday, February 22, 2026
Msgr. Watkins speaks on Lent's power to train our hearts after Christ and to respond to Satan's temptations with Christ's powerful, "No".
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Abide by Love - Fr. Ivan Pertine Homily - Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, February 15, 2026
What should we remember about this week's Gospel, a continuation of the Sermon on the Mount? Abide by love, not "the law."
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Jesus is the Way to Happiness - Fr. Maximo Stock Homily - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, February 1, 2026
Ds doubt that Jesus desires your happiness? That His “Way” isn’t all it’s cracked up to be? This homily podcast is for you.
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Msgr. James Watkins Homily - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, January 25, 2026
Amidst a snowy Washington in a chaotic world, Msgr. Watkins keeps it simple and brief: do not be distressed --- when Christ calls, don't dither, follow him.
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The Model of St. John the Baptist - Fr. Maximo Stock Homily - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - Sunday, January 18, 2026
We have a lot to learn from St. John the Baptist! Take a listen.
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We Are His Beloved Sons and Daughters, in Whom He is Well Pleased - Fr. Ivan Pertine Homily - Baptism of the Lord - Sunday January 11, 2026
We are all his beloved sons and daughters; we must listen to Him, find our mission, and never lose hope in asking for His grace and mercy: Amen.
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Celebrating Christmas every day- Msgr. James Watkins Homily -The Baptism of the Lord- Sunday, January 11, 2026
Christmas is often left after December 25th, but every day should be remembering the mystery of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. We must remember why Jesus came to us and his perfect sacrifice in death. He reminds us that through his death we are constantly washed clean of our sins.
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Let Us Learn from Mary: When to Be Generous - Fr. Maximo Stock Homily - Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God - Thursday, January 1, 2026
When should we be generous? When do I store? When do I save? Let us learn from Mary.
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New Year's Resolution: Thy Will Be Done - Msgr. James Watkins Homily - Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God - Thursday, January 1, 2026
Msgr. Watkins' #NewYears resolution: Be brief. Be sincere. Be seated.
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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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