Blessed Virgin Mary

The Priest is Called to Holiness

wpengine2023-12-07T07:59:18-05:00

Our Lady is immaculate and pure in every respect. Sin never touched the body or soul of most holy Mary. The Mystery of the Immaculate Conception instructs us in many ways, but let us focus on two foundational principles of the spiritual life. [1] When God elects a person to a certain office, He grants the person all the necessary graces for that office. [2] All things that are ordained for God should be holy and free from stain. We see these truths embodied in the Immaculate Conception. They also apply to the priesthood and to each of the faithful, especially [...]

The Priest is Called to Holinesswpengine2023-12-07T07:59:18-05:00

Ten Ways to Practice Marian Devotion

wpengine2021-01-25T21:03:19-05:00

Advent is God mercifully providing yet another grace-filled opportunity for you to labor with renewed zeal for the salvation of your soul. It is impossible that a servant of Mary be damned, provided he serve her faithfully and commends himself to her maternal protection. Listen to the saints expound upon this teaching and use this time to grow in devotion to Our Lady. St. Alphonsus provides ten ways we can fervently practice Marian devotion.

Ten Ways to Practice Marian Devotionwpengine2021-01-25T21:03:19-05:00

Human Sacrifice of Aztecs and Vaccines

wpengine2021-01-24T20:18:31-05:00

Despite having a highly developed civilization, the Aztecs demanded human victims as tribute from subjugated tribes for their demonic rituals. However, Christ conquered this barbaric kingdom for Himself. First, Hernan Cortez, who allied himself with many indigenous who despised the Aztecs, conquered militarily. Next, the Spanish Crown outlawed human sacrifice and sent many good missionaries. Yet despite the great efforts of Church and State, the ordinary means of evangelization only bore modest fruit. Something more was needed. The Queen of Heaven herself would have to bring the true u2018Son Godu2019 for the full spiritual conquest of Mexico. Sadly, these demons have [...]

Human Sacrifice of Aztecs and Vaccineswpengine2021-01-24T20:18:31-05:00

Hail O Cross

DVR Fatima2023-09-01T19:10:23-04:00

Hail O CrossDVR Fatima2023-09-01T19:10:23-04:00

A Specific Devotion for Our Time

DVRodriguez2020-11-13T21:49:49-05:00

Every single soul wants to be happy; yet few know how. Only by loving God - putting Him first - can man be happy. This is what Mary's Immaculate Heart does so perfectly. She desires God and His will alone. This is the fundamental reason why we must be devoted to her Immaculate Heart. It is not just a 'Marian devotion,' but it is at the heart of the Mystery of God and of man's existence. Man's problem is he does not love God enough! The more you contemplate Mary's heart, the more you will overcome your selfishness. And God has [...]

A Specific Devotion for Our TimeDVRodriguez2020-11-13T21:49:49-05:00

Two Special Intentions

DVRodriguez2020-11-13T21:49:49-05:00

This feast day is particularly noteworthy for us as this location is consecrated to Our Lady specifically under the title of today's feast. Please pray the following two special intentions often. Consider as well the relationship between Mary's Heart and the Love of God. Finally, let us renew our consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. - "O Immaculate and Sorrowful Heart of Mary, be thou the way whereby I shall go to my Savior, Jesus Christ. Help me to seek and follow Jesus." - "O Immaculate and Sorrowful Heart of Mary, help me to learn from thee purity, humility and above all, [...]

Two Special IntentionsDVRodriguez2020-11-13T21:49:49-05:00

Neo-Gnosticism is Fatherless

DVRodriguez2020-11-13T21:49:49-05:00

Neo-gnostics believe the created universe to be their 'god' and strive for self-salvation. Thus they reject God as our Creator, our Savior and our Father. Literature influenced by neo-gnosticism rarely ever has good and strong father figures who lead, teach and defend their families well. It is a terrible tortue for a soul to suffer the lack of a good father. Without good fathers, man can't make heroic acts of loving sacrifice. A father's love is the highest form of love for a man. Piety needs a father. Our society - and our Church - desperately need fatherhood to be restored and maintained. Fortunately, [...]

Neo-Gnosticism is FatherlessDVRodriguez2020-11-13T21:49:49-05:00

The Assumption Crushes Neo-Gnosticism

DVRodriguez2020-11-13T21:49:49-05:00

The world is currently enduring neo-gnosticism, which is a form of occultism. Gnosticism was the first heresy to attack the Church. It offers salvation through secret knowledge. Yet its very essence is to reject the revealed Genesis account of creation and substitute an unreal world for the real. Thus, it cannot be reconciled with Christianity. The reemergence of gnosticism constitutes the very essence of modernity. The fact that gnosticism has returned so strongly, and we are inundated in it, ought to concern us - especially since it has deeply infiltrated the Church. Neo-gnostics have given up on Heaven above and instead look to salvation by 'moving forward' to [...]

The Assumption Crushes Neo-GnosticismDVRodriguez2020-11-13T21:49:49-05:00

Humility Builds Great Things to Gods Glory

DVRodriguez2020-11-13T21:49:49-05:00

In today's gospel, the pharisee tithed and fasted, but all to no avail as his motivation was false. The pharisee prayed badly, looking instead to see what the publican was doing... and criticizing him. This is a tendency in sinful man. Avoid this at all costs for it stems from human pride and is destructive. The best way to contribute towards building up any community (including our families) is through a concerted effort to grow in the interior life; to grow in holiness. Pray with humility as did the publican. Bear in mind that God exalts the one who humbles himself. [...]

Humility Builds Great Things to Gods GloryDVRodriguez2020-11-13T21:49:49-05:00

The Perfect Carmelite

DVRodriguez2020-11-13T21:49:50-05:00

St. Teresa of Jesus of the Andes wrote, “The Most Holy Virgin, my Mother, was a perfect Carmelite.” The word 'Carmel' means 'Garden of God.' With this in mind, St. Louis de Montfort wrote of her: “Mary is the true paradise of the new Adam… filled with untold riches, with beauty, with delights, with all sorts of good things the new Adam left there." God wants us to come out of the world and into this Garden, to partake of its beauty and graces. Jesus Himself is always in this garden. How do we do this? [1] If we become nothing [...]

The Perfect CarmeliteDVRodriguez2020-11-13T21:49:50-05:00

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