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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.

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Father talks to the Confirmation boys about Jesus and Mary. He is using the YOUCAT – the new Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church. The YOUCAT is available for sale at Ignatius Press.

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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 preaches on “Dies Domini” the Apostolic Letter by Blessed Pope John Paul II. This Letter was advice to us on how to properly observe the Sabbath. Father breaks it out in a set of practical steps to sanctify our Sunday and to use it for the purpose God intended.

Our goal should be to make that day one of family Mass and prayer. We should spend time as a family sharing a meal and recreation time. A nature walk or a good wholesome movie shared builds the bonds of family love. This is a time for reading and rest. This restores our strength for the week ahead.

And at the end of the day, we can pray the family rosary. The family that prays together stays together. A Holy Sabbath Builds a Holy Family!

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.

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Father Broom talks to the Confirmation boys about the Blessed Virgin Mary. He explains some of the Marian doctrines. Mary is Mother of God, she is Mother of Jesus but she is our Mother too. If we pray to her, she will bring us into a close personal relationship with her Son, Jesus Christ.

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 preaches on Jan. 22, 2013, the fortieth anniversary of Roe v Wade – the saddest day in U.S. history. The innocent child in the womb can not defend himself. We must defend him. He has no voice but ours. We must speak for him.

By our prayers, our sacrifices and our actions we can work both to repair for over 50 million abortions in our beloved country and to prevent all abortions in the future.

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