Sermons (2023)
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone on the Sunday Within The Octave of The Nativity given on Sunday, December 31st, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the Feast of the Holy Innocents celebrated last Thursday and on the aspects of divine mysteries. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone on the The Nativity of Our Lord given on Monday, December 25th, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on a startling letter received by the author C.S. Lewis from a potential convert. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone on the fourth Sunday of Advent for the Vigil of The Nativity of Our Lord given on Sunday, December 24th, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the three reasons why we must understand the events described in St. Luke’s Gospel around our Lord’s birth as being absolutely true and historical. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for Gaudete Sunday given on Sunday, December 17th, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the Gospel reading and how our Savior, so easily missed, appears and is always there with us. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the Rorate Caeli Mass Of The Blessed Virgin Mary given on Saturday, December 16th, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the symbolism of the Rorate Caeli Mass during Advent. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the 2nd Sunday Of Advent given on Sunday, December 10th, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the question posed in St. Thomas Aquinas’ Summa Theologiae: Why did not the Son of God become flesh and come to save the human race immediately after the sin of Adam and Eve? 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 Immaculate Conception given on Friday, December 8th, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the beauty of the Immaculate Conception. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the 1st Sunday Of Advent given on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on how today’s Gospel applies to our final judgement. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the 25th Sunday after Pentecost (Resumed 6th Sunday after Epiphany) given on Sunday, November 19th, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on how we must change to be more like Christ. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the 24th Sunday After Pentecost given on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at the Retreat for Men held at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington, New York. The sermon focuses on Psalm 143 and the two kinds of battles that Catholic men should be prepared for. Audio courtesy of FatherPerricone.com.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the 23rd Sunday After Pentecost given on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the theological virtue of Faith, given by God in Baptism. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the Solemnity Of All Souls given on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the three parts of the mystical body of Christ, the Church Triumphant, the Church Suffering, and the Church Militant. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the Solemnity Of All Saints given on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on how we are to prepare for perfect happiness, and two reasons why the Church gives us this Feast. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the Feast Of Christ The King given on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the establishment of this feast by Pius XI in 1925 and gives three reasons for its importance. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the 21st Sunday After Pentecost given on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on how in times like now, when Lucifer is most conspicuous, we must take on the shield of Faith. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the 20th Sunday After Pentecost given on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the four characteristics needed for effective prayer from Saint Teresa of Avila, the first female Doctor of the Church, who's Feast Day also falls on this day. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the 18th Sunday After Pentecost given on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the riches Catholics are afforded because of the existence of the holy angels. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus. [This recording is incomplete due to technical difficulties.]
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the 17th Sunday After Pentecost given on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the 16th Sunday After Pentecost given on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. 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 Seven Sorrows of The Blessed Virgin Mary given on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the 15th Sunday After Pentecost given on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the 14th Sunday After Pentecost given on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the 13th Sunday After Pentecost given on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on St. Augustine who’s Feast Day is August 28th. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the 12th Sunday After Pentecost given on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on St. Bernard of Clairvaux who’s Feast Day is August 20th. 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 Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary given on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the 11th Sunday After Pentecost given on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the Transfiguration of Our Lord given on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on three lessons Catholics should learn from the Transfiguration. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the 9th Sunday After Pentecost given on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the 7th Sunday After Pentecost given on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on rules Catholics should learn for fighting the "sheep in sheep's clothing" - those clerics who lead the flock astray. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the 6th Sunday After Pentecost given on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on a problem Catholics face - expecting too little of God. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the 5th Sunday After Pentecost given on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on Saint Junipero Serra, who's missionary work in what became California, took place during the founding of the United States of America. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the 4th Sunday After Pentecost given on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the importance of the Sacred Heart during the month of June. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the External Solemnity of The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus given on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the church's doctrine of reparation and the doctrine of satisfaction, both which require an understanding of sin. 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 11, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, the upcoming Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and important prayers for this Feast. 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 Most Holy Trinity given on Sunday, June 8, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon answers the questions: What is the Trinity? What does it do? And, how do we come to know it? Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the Feast of Pentecost Sunday given on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon reminds us that we must be "lions." 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 21, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. Audio 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 18, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the need for us to be soldiers in order for us to bring the world to Christ. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the 5th Sunday After Easter given on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on Mother's Day, Motherhood, and Mother Church. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the 4th Sunday After Easter given on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on St. Robert Bellarmine, St. Charles Borromeo, early Church heresies, and what we must do to assist the Church today. 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 Easter given on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on St. Catherine of Siena and the lessons Catholics should learn from her. 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 Easter given on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the sources of how we come to know Jesus Christ and our obligations as Catholics. Audio 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 16, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on how peace comes to us only through Christ's wounds and that we can only touch those wounds through the sacrament of Confession. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the Holy Saturday Easter Vigil given on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the power of Our Lord's Resurrection from the dead and the marvel of His victory over Hell. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for Good Friday given on Friday, April 7, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the priest's prostration on Good Friday and its meaning. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for Maundy Thursday given on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the light and infernal darkness of Holy Thursday. Audio 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 26, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the kinds of fury evoked on Passion Sunday. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for Laetare Sunday (IV Sunday of Lent) given on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on St. Joseph, who's Feast will be celebrated on Monday, March 20. Examples from his life provide paths to our sanctification. 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, March 5, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on what the Transfiguration of our Blessed Savior means for us, starting with there is no Christ without the Cross. 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 26, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the devils' deceits as seen in the temptations on Our Savior and on us. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for Ash Wednesday given on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on why we are told we are dust. 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 19, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on how we, like the blind man, are rewarded by faith. 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 12, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on three lessons for Catholics from the infallible teachings of Holy Mother Church. 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, February 5, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the seriousness of the season of Lent. 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 Purification Of The Blessed Virgin Mary given on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on Mother Church's teaching on God's omnipotence and the blessing of the candles on this Feast. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for 4th Sunday After Epiphany given on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the three lessons we can learn about the supernatural virtues of faith. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the Requiem for Pope Benedict XVI given on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on Pope Benedict and the four characteristics of the ancient Mass which we must never forget. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for 3rd Sunday After Epiphany given on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the stories of the leper and the centurion, and the lessons we can learn from their humility and faith. 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 15, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the transformative nature of our ordinary obligations and even our smallest, simplest actions. 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 Holy Family given on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on three ways we should understand obedience as Catholics. 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 Friday, January 6, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon focuses on the importance of this Feast and the triple triumph of Christ our King. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.
Sermon of Father John A. Perricone for the Octave Day of Christmas given on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, New Jersey. The sermon for the first day of 2023 focuses on the similarities between the darkness of the early Church and today. Audio courtesy of Cantantes In Cordibus. Find their livestreams online at facebook.com/cantantesincordibus.