Audio Sermons (2024)
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the 4th Sunday After Pentecost given on Sunday, June 16th 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon points out how the manipulation of language ultimately kills souls and chokes the life from culture. Father then instructs us about three important aspects of love and advises us on what we must do. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the 3rd Sunday After Pentecost given on Sunday, June 9th 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon instructs us about two dramatic symbols in this month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: the crown of thorns, and fire. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the Feast Of The Sacred Heart Of Jesus given on Friday, June 7th, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon describes some English phrases about “heart” and reminds us about meekness, humility and where we can always find recourse for life’s battles. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the 2nd Sunday After Pentecost given on Sunday, June 2nd, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon continues with remarks on the Feast of Corpus Christi, focusing on love and our participation in the holy sacrifice of the Mass. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the Feast Of Corpus Christi given on Thursday, May 30th, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon describes Edith Stein’s visit to a Cologne Cathedral and how today’s feast is the pinnacle of feasts celebrating the mysteries of our Savior’s life. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for Trinity Sunday given on Sunday, May 26th, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon describes the doctrine of the Holy Trinity and how we came to be temples of the Trinity. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for Pentecost Sunday given on Sunday, May 19th, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon describes the first Pentecost then reminds us to recall the truths of our Catholic faith. These include the need for order, our summons to be visible, and the courage to suffer for fidelity to Christ. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the Sunday After Ascension given on Sunday, May 12th, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on Mother’s Day and how the secular holiday beshadows the major truths of Catholicism. Media courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the Ascension Of Our Lord given on Thursday, May 9th, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the real presence of Christ and provides three lessons for us. Media courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the Fifth Sunday After Easter given on Sunday, May 5th, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on important parts of the Credo. It also tells us about Saturday’s feast day for St. Athanasius and the rise of the Arian heresy in the early Church regarding Christ’s divinity, and the similarities we see today. Media courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the Second Sunday After Easter given on Sunday, April 14th, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. On this Good Shepherd Sunday, the sermon focuses on the challenges of living in times like these, and our opportunity to become saints through the consolations given to us. We’re also told about the trials of Pope St. Martin I, who’s Feast Day falls on this day. Media courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary given on Monday, April 8th, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the meaning of the Angeles prayer which celebrates “and the Word became flesh.” Media courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for Low Sunday given on Sunday, April 7th, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the meanings behind our Lord’s use of the word “peace” and its relationship to the sacrament of confession. Media courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the Easter Vigil given on Saturday, March 30th, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon reminds us to reflect on the beauty of our Savior’s resurrection and what we need to do as Catholics to make Christ’s victory our own. Media courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for Holy Thursday given on Thursday, March 28th, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the meaning of Holy Thursday as the Night of the Two Kisses. Media courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for Palm Sunday given on Sunday, March 24th, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the the mystical symbolism of Palm Sunday. Media courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for Passion Sunday given on Sunday, March 17th, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the signs Mother Church provides to shock and startle us on this Sunday as we draw nearer to the time of Calvary. Media courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for Laetare Sunday given on Sunday, March 10th, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the meaning of the change in color at the midway point of Lent and explains two profound lessons for our souls. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the Second Sunday of Lent given on Sunday, February 25th, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the importance and purpose of the Stations of the Cross and provides recommendations on which versions to use. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the First Sunday of Lent given on Sunday, February 18th, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on how Satan has convinced man that he simply doesn’t exist and that sin really doesn’t mean what it used to mean. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus. [Production note: Technical difficulties this week negatively impacted the recording.]
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for Ash Wednesday given on Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on what the ashes on our heads remind us of and what they should be. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for Quinquagesima Sunday given on Sunday, February 11th, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the exalted tones in which St. Paul describes charity, versus feelings, in today’s Epistle. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for Sexagesima Sunday given on Sunday, February 4th, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on our purpose of achieving Heaven and the three obstacles we must avoid. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary given on Friday, February 2nd, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on Our Lady’s Purification and Our Lord’s Presentation in the Temple. We also hear about the potent symbol of the candle and the three reasons why candles are required for Holy Mass. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for Septuagesima Sunday given on Sunday, January 28th, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on today’s Epistle where St. Paul communicates that the serious work of attaining Heaven requires discipline, steady work, application, and more. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the 3rd Sunday After Epiphany given on Sunday, January 21st, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the traditional feast of Saint Agnes who’s Feast Day coincides with this Sunday. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the 2nd Sunday After Epiphany given on Sunday, January 14th, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on how the joining of the feasts of the Nativity, the Epiphany, and today, the changing of water into wine at Cana, reveals the divinity of our Lord and informs Catholics of our obligations. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for Holy Family Sunday given on Sunday, January 7th, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on how God uses ordinary acts to teach extraordinary lessons, exemplified by a new convert’s reception of their first Holy Communion this day. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the Feast of The Epiphany given on Saturday, January 6th, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the prideful perspective of the Pharisees and asks us “in whose company do you stand?” Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone on the Feast of The Circumcision of Our Lord given on Monday, January 1st, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the three major dimensions of the theological virtue of Hope. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.