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Behind the Curtain

Behind the Curtain

By Father Tom Connery

An inside look into the church and those who make it happen.
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Behind the CurtainOct 08, 2020

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Fr Andre

Fr Andre

From University of Florida to missionary in Peru

Sep 01, 202122:28
Mississippi, here we come

Mississippi, here we come

Reflections of Father Tom's and Mike Cipolla's trip to Catholic Extension in Mississippi.

Jul 22, 202126:28
Three year anniversary at St Theresa

Three year anniversary at St Theresa

Father Tom reflects on his past three years at St. Theresa.

Jul 01, 202121:16
Reverence for the Eucharist

Reverence for the Eucharist

When you receive the Eucharist during Mass, do you remember whose presence you are in?

Jun 24, 202124:49
Change

Change

Change of pace, change of perspective

Jun 10, 202117:02
Sacred Heart

Sacred Heart

More Conversations with Father O'Doherty and Sacred Heart

Jun 03, 202125:21
38 years and Counting

38 years and Counting

Grateful for the last 38 years.  I'm not looking back, but looking forward to what God desires.

May 27, 202114:30
Bear Much Fruit

Bear Much Fruit

The call to do good while we can

May 06, 202118:18
Mom and I

Mom and I

Father Tom visits with his Mother on a recent visit to NJ.

Apr 15, 202123:05
Mom and I

Mom and I

Mom gives her behind the curtain insight
Apr 08, 202123:05
Easter Tridum view from the Sacristy

Easter Tridum view from the Sacristy

Conversation with Loretta Montalto and Vicki Alvey on the responsibilities of the church.

Apr 08, 202127:25
Holy Week

Holy Week

Holy Week - the best three days of the year

Apr 01, 202130:10
welcome Fr Jim recently retired and assisting here at St theresa

welcome Fr Jim recently retired and assisting here at St theresa

The new beginning of a retired priest

Mar 24, 202130:00
Monsignor Lichenthal - 84 years young and still serving

Monsignor Lichenthal - 84 years young and still serving

Monsignor's reflection on his 84 years with 58 years as a Priest.

Mar 18, 202129:31
Discussions with Father O'Dougherty

Discussions with Father O'Dougherty

Conversations include Saints, seminary life and prayer

Mar 11, 202127:47
Serving in the background with a Marian heart

Serving in the background with a Marian heart

Father Tom interviews David Pistarelli, President of the Legion of Mary, here in Belleview.

Mar 04, 202125:05
Lent, the great reset

Lent, the great reset

Instead of using Lent to give up chocolate, try a reset of your life.

Feb 18, 202118:48
Greg, the man behind the camera

Greg, the man behind the camera

 How God led him to St. Theresa

Feb 11, 202129:51
Irish Born Priest

Irish Born Priest

What is the secret ingredient?  Has the well run dry?

Feb 04, 202129:42
Father Benjamin, young Priest on the rise

Father Benjamin, young Priest on the rise

Conversation with Father Benjamin who was in my youth group years ago and is now an Administrator overseeing St. Joseph Parish.

Jan 27, 202139:39
2021 Looking Ahead

2021 Looking Ahead

Looking ahead with Father O'Dougherty

Jan 20, 202130:12
2021 Here we come!

2021 Here we come!

Looking ahead to 2021 with Father O'Dougherty

Jan 06, 202129:50
Grateful for 2020

Grateful for 2020

What were the blessings for 2020?

Dec 31, 202030:12
Catching up with the Prophet

Catching up with the Prophet

Catching up on the happenings at Queen of Peace with Father O'Dougherty

Dec 17, 202030:00
Simbang Gabi (Filipino for "Night Mass")

Simbang Gabi (Filipino for "Night Mass")

Conversation with Carmen Dunn-Quitoriano and Esmeralda Ringer about the devotional nine-day series of Masses practiced by Filipino Catholics.

Dec 10, 202025:56
A Conversation with Father John Gill

A Conversation with Father John Gill

The Priest behind CCTN

Dec 03, 202031:22
Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Message from Father Tom

Nov 26, 202023:31
Reflecting with Fr Frank Zammit

Reflecting with Fr Frank Zammit

Fr Frank Zammit reflects on over 50 years as a Priest.

Nov 19, 202028:18
A Young Priest?

A Young Priest?

Father Edwin, a priest, not yet two years, shares his insight on his vocation.

Nov 12, 202039:38
iNSPIRING mONSIGNOR PAGE

iNSPIRING mONSIGNOR PAGE

What makes a great leader?Humility and dogged determination. Monsignor page reflects on his 62 years of priesthood.   

Nov 04, 202059:51
retreat reflections

retreat reflections

I SHARE MY THOUGHTS OF WHAT IS LIKE TO GO AWAY ON A WEEK RETREAT

Oct 29, 202022:08
A chat with Father Paul, a Carmelite

A chat with Father Paul, a Carmelite

Father Paul, a Carmelite, shares his reflection on the church in India and the US
Oct 22, 202031:53
Insights from the Prophet, Father O’Doherty

Insights from the Prophet, Father O’Doherty

Value of suffering and October is glorious
Oct 14, 202038:04
What it Takes to Preach a Homily

What it Takes to Preach a Homily

Guest  is Father David Scotchie, D. Min

Oct 08, 202040:16
Episode 4: St Therese

Episode 4: St Therese

Father O’Doherty share his insight on St Therese
Oct 01, 202035:04
Episode 3: Prayer and the Prophet

Episode 3: Prayer and the Prophet

Continuing discussion with Father O’Doherty
Sep 23, 202032:27
Episode 2

Episode 2

The Prophet Father O’Doherty
Sep 17, 202032:41
Episode 1

Episode 1

Behind the curtain
Sep 09, 202004:31