Rev. John Campoli, i.v.dei
His Love Ministries
Remember that our heavenly Father has our best interests at the forefront of His plan for our lives. Jesus always walks with us, especially in our sufferings. Cling to Him with everything you’ve got and give Him all your pain, suffering, and disillusions. He can turn them into joy, and glory and, finally, will turn our death into life.
Daily Meditation

Martha or Mary?
by Deacon Jim Mackintosh
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My great-grandmother was born in Italy in 1898. She came to the United States in 1902. The journey by passenger ship was arduous; her younger brother died during the crossing and was buried at sea. Great Granny was a wonderful cook, and my sisters spent a lot of time trying to learn recipes from her. Much like Martha, they wanted to learn how to cook and prepare meals that they would enjoy for their future. I was more like Mary; I used to sit at her table and ask questions about things she remembered. I was fascinated by her story, particularly the memories she had of Theodore Roosevelt, who was president when she was a little girl. About the challenge of raising 13 children during the great depression, and how she did it. I wasn't totally foolish; she taught me how to make homemade manicotti with a tomato gravy flavored with pepperoni, which is one of my son's favorites at Christmas. As time went on, strangely, I became a repository of her history, answering questions from my siblings about things she shared with me. Much like Mary, I believed words were more important than recipes.
Today's gospel tells us that when Jesus entered the house in the village where the two sisters lived, Martha bustled around to ensure that everyone had something to drink, and that the dishes were ready to be used and filled. Mary, on the other hand, sat at Jesus' feet and listened to everything He said. When Martha complained that she was doing all the work and Mary was only doing the listening, Jesus said Mary is doing what she feels is important, don't take it from her. In his epistle, James tells us that faith without works is dead, and that faith compels us to do works that benefit others. Jesus is telling Martha that deeds require faith. Jesus is reminding Martha that deeds can be seen as self-aggrandizing and not an extension of faith.
Looking at the church today, I can't help but think what a blessing it is that we have people who follow Martha and people who follow Mary. Countless hospitals, schools, Shelters, and food banks are staffed by people who approach every situation they see with the heart and industry of Martha. In our parishes, it is those who follow Martha who ensure the proper Liturgical colors are on the altar, and that the communion bread is waiting in the ciborium to be consecrated. Those of us who follow Mary serve as lectors, cantors, study theology, and some of us have the privilege to proclaim and explain the gospels. Without these two legs, the church as we know it could not stand, let alone move forward into a world that needs it so desperately.
To me, the most incredible part of mass is when the two unite, Like Hands in prayer to welcome Jesus to the altar. It does not matter if we are the Marthas who prepared the altar and the sacred bread or the Marys who proclaim and explain the word of God . We all come forward in humility and need. We all recognize the beautiful gift of receiving Jesus, body, blood, soul, and divinity into ourselves. This, my friends, is indeed what is most important.
ABOUT
Father John Campoli

Since 1982, Father John Campoli has conducted healing Masses, Retreats, Parish Missions, and Days of Recollection in the United States, England, Ireland, Trinidad, Belize, and the Middle East.
A priest of the Voluntas Dei Institute was ordained in 1970 for the Diocese of Trenton, New Jersey. Father holds a Master’s degree in Theology from Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, Emmitsburg, Maryland, and has pursued post-graduate studies in Liturgy at Catholic University. From 1970 until 1991, he served the Diocese as parochial vicar and pastor in several parishes, as well as being the Diocesan Director of Liturgy for ten years.
In 1991, Father felt a call to a more consecrated life and with the bishop’s permission left the diocese to join Voluntas Dei, a Secular Institute of Pontifical Rite. He is a priest in good standing in the Voluntas Dei Institute. As a member of the Institute, he has successfully completed its Safe Environment Program and the criminal background checks as mandated by the Dallas Charter.
Father Campoli has been involved in Renewal and the Healing Ministry for over forty years. He is the author of several books and has appeared on television and radio. In addition to having produced an extensive series of CDs on healing and spirituality, he has written many articles for newspapers and magazines. Father John celebrates a Sunday Mass each week, which is available on YouTube and Facebook
When Father Campoli is asked to give a brief summary of the objectives of the Ministry, he would say that he tries to bring people to an understanding that “God is love, love is mercy, mercy is forgiveness, and forgiveness heals.”
Father Campoli is available for
Retreats,
Conferences,
Parish Missions.
Mass Cards
and Weekly Mass Intentions

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