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Father Broom talks about the completed conversion stories of five of the superstars of Church History. Paul – Augustine – Matthew – John Henry Cardinal Newman – Elizabeth Leseur.

The sixth story is our ongoing conversion. Let’s each of us beg for the grace of a profound conversion so that we may taste and see all that God has prepared for us and that we may bring many souls with us to Heaven.

Father Ed Broom OMV is a member of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary and is Associate Pastor at St. Peter Chanel Church in Hawaiian Gardens California.

To read his blogs in English or Spanish and to listen his other podcasts, please go to www.fatherbroom.com

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Father Broom speaks to the Confirmation boys about the power of Mary. These are mostly 8th grade boys who have the privilege of being taught by a priest. Father speaks to several different groups of boys each week. As we listen to Father’s talk, let’s pray that each of these boys would be open to the possibility that God might be calling them to the holy priesthood.

Father Ed Broom OMV is a member of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary and is Associate Pastor at St. Peter Chanel Church in Hawaiian Gardens California.

To read his blogs in English or Spanish and to listen his other podcasts, please go to www.fatherbroom.com

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Perseverance Group Friday, January 25, 2013

Father Broom talks about the Hour of Power! The Daily Holy Hour as promoted by the Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. After a brief biographical sketch of Archbishop Sheen, Father gives an exhortation to faithfulness to the daily Holy Hour.

He outlines ten fruits that Our Lord will shower on us for this holy practice. If you would like to read his commentary on this topic please see his blog at: http://fredbroom.blogspot.com/2013/01/hour-of-power-fruits-of-daily-holy-hour_26.html

Let’s all beg for the grace to make a commitment today to do our Holy Hour every day for the rest of our lives.

Father Ed Broom OMV is a member of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary and is Associate Pastor at St. Peter Chanel Church in Hawaiian Gardens California.

To read his blogs in English or Spanish and to listen his other podcasts, please go to www.fatherbroom.com

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What is the event that has most led to my conversion?

Father Broom reflects on that question. For St. Paul it was the Damascus experience. For St. Ignatius of Loyola it was serious injuries at the battle of Pamplona. For St. Augustine it was the garden experience of hearing the Letter to the Romans 13:13. What events has God used to convert me?

Father Ed Broom OMV is a member of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary and is Associate Pastor at St. Peter Chanel Church in Hawaiian Gardens California.

To read his blogs in English or Spanish and to listen his other podcasts, please go to www.fatherbroom.com

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Father Broom describes this great Saint on his Feast Day, January 24. St. Francis was a man of many profound talents – a lawyer, a bishop, a spiritual writer, and a converter of thousands. He wrote “Introduction to the Devout Life” which promoted the Universal Call to Holiness and the “Treatise on Love” which are two classics.

But St. Francis de Sales is most well remembered for his Heart of Kindness
and Heart of Love. He prepared the way for our devotion to the loving Sacred Heart of Jesus. Great talents – yes! Great accomplishments – yes!
But his kindness to all and his great love for God and God’s people shine for all eternity.

Father Ed Broom OMV is a member of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary and is Associate Pastor at St. Peter Chanel Church in Hawaiian Gardens California.

To read his blogs in English or Spanish and to listen his other podcasts, please go to www.fatherbroom.com