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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD

@fremjay85.bsky.social
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Fr Mark is a Philadelphia Roman Catholic diocesan priest and university professor who enjoys doing database and web programming as well as things mechanical as a former union Boilermaker and electrician.

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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 17h
“What do we think is meant by the #wedding #garment, dearly beloved?. For if we say it is Baptism or Faith, is there anyone who has entered this marriage feast without them?” #Podcast #PopeStGregory #OrdinaryTime 28 #Jesus #Catholic #Sundaymass patrolo.gy/OT28A2026
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 17h
Thrown out violently because of attire? What is Jesus' teaching about Kingdom living? #Jesus challenge to wear the #wedding #garment 24/7/365 and be configured to Him. #Catholic #Sundaymass #OrdinaryTime 28 patrolo.gy/2026OT28A
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 21h
“Almighty ever-living God, Who in the abundance of Your kindness surpass the merits and the desires of those who entreat You, pour out Your mercy upon us to pardon what conscience dreads and to give what prayer does not dare to ask…” #Catholic #Prayer patrolo.gy/de3c0d
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 21h
#StAugustine ponders #Luke 11:27 on Saturday OT 27, “Mary was more blessed in accepting the faith of Christ than in conceiving the flesh of Christ. To someone who said, “Blessed is the womb that bore you,” he replied, “Rather…” #Catholic #Dailymass patrolo.gy/o2k
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 21h
The performance of our ministry — #PopeStGregory — “Let us listen to what the Lord says as he sends the preachers forth: The harvest is great but the laborers are few. Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest. We can” patrolo.gy/yvn
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 21h
“I call with all my heart; LORD, answer me. I will observe your statutes. I call upon you; save me, and I will keep your decrees. I rise before dawn and cry for help; have hoped in your word. My eyes awaken before dawn, ponder your promise…” #Psalm119 patrolo.gy/3KWav5p
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
“O God, Who bestowed on the Priest #StJohnHenryNewman the grace to follow your kindly light and find peace in your Church, graciously grant that, through his intercession and example, we may be led out of shadows and images into…” #Catholic #Prayer patrolo.gy/2e381e
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
It was like coming into port after a rough sea — #StJohnHenryNewman — “From the time that I became a Catholic, of course I have no further history of my religious opinions to narrate. In saying this, I do not mean to say that my mind has been idle…” patrolo.gy/5ze
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
“Almighty ever-living God, Who in the abundance of Your kindness surpass the merits and the desires of those who entreat You, pour out Your mercy upon us to pardon what conscience dreads and to give what prayer does not dare to ask…” #Catholic #Prayer patrolo.gy/qiz
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
#Origen ponders Lk 11:24 on Friday of OT 27, “The unclean spirit dwelt in us before we believed, before we came to Christ when our soul was still committing fornication against God and was with its lovers, the demons. Afterward…” #Catholic #Dailymass patrolo.gy/k3i
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The development of doctrine — #StVincentOfLerins — “Is there to be no development of religion in the Church of Christ? Certainly, there is to be development and on the largest scale. Who can be so grudging to men, so full of hate for God, as to try…” patrolo.gy/p29
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
“My transgressions, truly I know them; my sin is always before me. Against You, You alone, have I sinned; what is evil in Your sight I have done. So You are just in your sentence, without reproach in your judgment O see, in guilt I was born…” #Psalm51 patrolo.gy/3XlXAMV
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
“Almighty ever-living God, Who in the abundance of Your kindness surpass the merits and the desires of those who entreat You, pour out Your mercy upon us to pardon what conscience dreads and to give what prayer does not dare to ask…” #Catholic #Prayer patrolo.gy/06l
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
#stAugustine ponders #Lk 11:11-12 on Thursday on OT 27, “Of those three things that the apostle commends, faith is either signified by the fish, because of the water of baptism, or because it remains unharmed by the waves of…” #Catholic #Dailymass patrolo.gy/imm
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
One bishop with the presbyters and deacons — #StIgnatiusOfAntioch — “Ignatius, also called Theophorus, to the church of God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ located at Philadelphia in the province of Asia. You have found mercy and have been…” patrolo.gy/13p
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
“Founded by him on the holy mountain, the LORD loves the gates of Sion, more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Of you are told glorious things, you, O city of God! “Rahab and Babylon I will count among those who know me; of Tyre, Philistia…” #Psalm87 patrolo.gy/3JlHP58
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
“Pour forth, we beseech You, O Lord, Your grace into our hearts, that we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ Your Son was made known by the message of an Angel, may, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by His …” #Catholic #Prayer patrolo.gy/aea434
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
On the #Memorial of #OurLadyOfTheRosary, #Origen ponders #Luke 11:1, “I think that one of Jesus’ disciples was conscious in himself of human weakness, which falls short of knowing how we ought to pray. Are we then to conclude…” #Catholic #Dailymass patrolo.gy/r1o
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
We should meditate on the mysteries of salvation — #StBernard — “The child to be born of you will be called holy, the Son of God, the fountain of wisdom, the Word of the Father on high. Through you, blessed Virgin, this Word will become flesh, so…” patrolo.gy/6wi
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
“O God, you are my God; at dawn I seek you; for you my soul is thirsting. For you my flesh is pining, like a dry, weary land without water. I have come before you in the sanctuary, to behold your strength and your glory. Your loving mercy …” #Psalm63 patrolo.gy/3XDpQeH
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
“Almighty ever-living God, Who in the abundance of Your kindness surpass the merits and the desires of those who entreat You, pour out Your mercy upon us to pardon what conscience dreads and to give what prayer does not dare to ask…” #Catholic #Prayer patrolo.gy/03bdab
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
#StAmbrose ponders #Luke 10:38-39 on Tuesday of OT 27, “Virtue does not have a single form. In the example of Martha and Mary, there is added the busy devotion of the one and the pious attention of the other to the Word of God…” #Catholic #Dailymass patrolo.gy/nau
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I wish to forewarn you, for you are my dearest children — #StIgnatius — “Ignatius, also called Theophorus, to the holy church at Tralles in the province of Asia, dear to God the Father of Jesus Christ, elect and worthy of God, enjoying peace in body…” patrolo.gy/3xq
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
“O LORD, you have favored your land, and brought back the captives of Jacob. You forgave the guilt of your people, and covered all their sins. You averted all your rage; you turned back the heat of your anger. Bring us back, O God, our…” #Psalm85 patrolo.gy/3Jgkjqp
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
“Almighty ever-living God, Who in the abundance of Your kindness surpass the merits and the desires of those who entreat You, pour out Your mercy upon us to pardon what conscience dreads and to give what prayer does not dare to ask…” #Catholic #Prayer patrolo.gy/i8z
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
#StAmbrose ponders #Luke 10:35 on Monday of OT 27, “Blessed is that innkeeper who can care for another’s wounds. Blessed is he to whom Jesus says, “Whatever you shall spend over and above, I will repay you.” A good steward is…” #Catholic #Dailymass patrolo.gy/ihg
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Pray especially for the whole body of the Church — #StAmbrose — “Offer God a sacrifice of praise and fulfill your vows to the Most High. If you praise God you offer your vow and fulfill the promise you have made. So the Samaritan leper, healed by…” patrolo.gy/xfg
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
“How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD of hosts. My soul is longing and yearning for the courts of the LORD. My heart and my flesh cry out to the living God. Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for herself in which …” #Psalm84 patrolo.gy/3D2V9aL
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
“The LORD’s revelation to my lord: “Sit at my right hand, until I make your foes your footstool.” The LORD will send from Sion your scepter of power: rule in the midst of your foes. With you is princely rule on the day of your power. In…” #Psalm110 patrolo.gy/3mGfQEn
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
“Similar to this vine are the members of the Church, who are planted with the root of faith and are held in check by the vine-shoots of humility. On this subject the.…” #Podcast #StAmbrose #vineyard #OrdinaryTime 27 #Jesus #Catholic #Sundaymass patrolo.gy/OT27A2026
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
What is your identity: a landowner or employee? #Jesus challenge for ongoing, humble conversion in Jesus #vineyard to become configured to Him. #Catholic #Sundaymass #OrdinaryTime 27 patrolo.gy/2026OT27A
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
“Almighty ever-living God, Who in the abundance of Your kindness surpass the merits and the desires of those who entreat You, pour out Your mercy upon us to pardon what conscience dreads and to give what prayer does not dare to ask…” #Catholic #Prayer patrolo.gy/vq2
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
On #Sunday 27, #StJohnChrysostom ponders Mt 21:33, “Observe the great care that the owner took with this place and the extraordinary recalcitrance of the people. He himself did the work the tenants should have done. It was he…” #Catholic #Sundaymass patrolo.gy/fpa
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Let the pastor be discreetly silent and to the point when he speaks — #PopeStGregory — “A spiritual guide should be silent when discretion requires and speak when words are of service. Otherwise he may say what he should not or be silent when he…” patrolo.gy/579
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
“The LORD is king, with majesty enrobed. The LORD has robed himself with might; he has girded himself with power. The world you made firm, not to be moved; your throne has stood firm from of old. From all eternity, O LORD, you are …” #Psalm93 patrolo.gy/3H1XqUy
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
“Similar to this vine are the members of the Church, who are planted with the root of faith and are held in check by the vine-shoots of humility. On this subject the.…” #Podcast #StAmbrose #vineyard #OrdinaryTime 27 #Jesus #Catholic #Sundaymass patrolo.gy/OT27A2026
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
“O God, Who manifest your almighty power above all by pardoning and showing mercy, bestow, we pray, Your grace abundantly upon us and make those hastening to attain Your promises heirs to the treasures of heaven. Through our Lord…” #Catholic #Prayer patrolo.gy/vre
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
#StCyrilOfAlexandria ponders Luke 10:18 on Saturday OT 26, “What is Christ’s reply? “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.” That is, “I am aware of this, because as you set out on this journey by my will, you have…” #Catholic #Dailymass patrolo.gy/7a91aa
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The performance of our ministry — #PopeStGregory — “Let us listen to what the Lord says as he sends the preachers forth: The harvest is great but the laborers are few. Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest. We can…” patrolo.gy/ujq
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
“It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to make music to your name, O Most High, to proclaim your loving mercy in the morning, and your truth in the watches of the night, on the ten-stringed lyre and the lute, with the sound of song on the…” #Psalm92 patrolo.gy/3RBjrie
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
What is your identity: a landowner or employee? #Jesus challenge for ongoing, humble conversion in Jesus #vineyard to become configured to Him. #Catholic #Sundaymass #OrdinaryTime 27 patrolo.gy/2026OT27A
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
O God, Who in Your unfathomable providence are pleased to send Your holy #GuardianAngels to guard us, hear our supplication as we cry to You, that we may always be defended by their protection and rejoice eternally in their company… #Catholic #Prayer patrolo.gy/jr0
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
On the #Memorial of the #GuardianAngels, #StGregoryOfNyssa ponders #Psalm 91, “When the great David heard and understood this, he [David] said to him “who dwells in the shelter of the most High; He will overshadow you with his…” #Catholic #Dailymass patrolo.gy/quk
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
That they might guard you in all your ways — #StBernard — “He has given his angels charge over you to guard you in all your ways. Let them thank the Lord for his mercy; his wonderful works are for the children of men. Let them give…” #GuardianAngels patrolo.gy/ydk
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
“Sing a new song to the LORD, his praise in the assembly of the faithful. Let Israel rejoice in its Maker; let Sion’s children exult in their king. Let them praise his name with dancing and make music with timbrel and harp. For the LORD…” #Psalm149 patrolo.gy/3WravMT
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
“O God, Who open your Kingdom to those who are humble and to little ones, lead us to follow trustingly in the little way of Saint Thérèse, so that through her intercession we may see your eternal glory revealed. Through our Lord…” #Catholic #Prayer patrolo.gy/8wh
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
On the #Memorial of #StTherese, #StJerome ponders Mt 18:1-5, “We must seek for reasons for individual sayings and actions of the Lord. After the coin was found, after the tribute paid, what do the apostles’ sudden questions mean…” #Catholic #Dailymass patrolo.gy/r1n
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
In the heart of the Church I will be love — #StTherese — “Since my longing for martyrdom was powerful and unsettling, I turned to the epistles of Saint Paul in the hope of finally finding an answer. By chance the twelfth and thirteenth chapters of…” patrolo.gy/rck
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
“O shepherd of Israel, hear us, you who lead Joseph like a flock: enthroned on the cherubim, shine forth upon Ephraim, Benjamin, Manasseh. Rouse up your might and come to save us. O God, bring us back; let your face shine on us…” #Catholic #Psalm80 patrolo.gy/3KcKyyd
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Fr. Mark J. Hunt, STD @fremjay85.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
“O God, Who gave the Priest #StJerome a living and tender love for Sacred Scripture, grant that Your people may be ever more fruitfully nourished by Your Word and find in It the fount of life. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your…” #Catholic #Prayer patrolo.gy/l19
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