Blessed Virgin Mary

The Assumption The Mass Union with Christ

DVRodriguez2023-09-29T08:50:39-04:00

"By the grace of God I am what I am and His grace in me has not been void." This passage from today's epistle aptly summarizes the life of St. Paul. But it should also hold true for each one of us. And it is especially applicable to Our Lady, in whom we see the grandeur and effectiveness of God's grace when man cooperates with God. The mysteries of Our Lady, which show her always full of grace and increasing in grace throughout her life, also reflect what God desires for each of us. The goal of Our Lady's Assumption, and [...]

The Assumption The Mass Union with ChristDVRodriguez2023-09-29T08:50:39-04:00

Nothing Greater That One Can Do

DVRodriguez2023-09-18T12:16:42-04:00

Every person is created to profess true Faith in Jesus Christ and to truly love Him. This is precisely what we do when receive Holy Communion worthily. This is the path to Heaven. It applies to us all. And Mary is an integral part. She suffers so much because she loves so much. On the occasion of his nephew's First Holy Communion, Fr. Rodríguez considers Our Lady of Sorrows role in the Sacrifice of her Son and Its fruits.

Nothing Greater That One Can DoDVRodriguez2023-09-18T12:16:42-04:00

The Life of Grace

DVRodriguez2023-09-16T09:43:27-04:00

On the occasion of his niece's christening, Fr. Rodríguez invites us to consider the profound connection between Our Lady of Sorrows and the Sacrament of Baptism.

The Life of GraceDVRodriguez2023-09-16T09:43:27-04:00

A Prayer to Our Lady of Sorrows

DVR Fatima2023-10-03T08:30:21-04:00

The prayer from the sermon 'Pierced with Thorns' given on 15 September 2018 O my afflicted mother, Queen of martyrs and of sorrows, thou didst bitterly weep over thy Son who died for my salvation. But what will thy tears avail me if I am lost? By the merits then of thy sorrows, obtain for me true contrition for my sins and a real amendment of life. Oh my Mother, the most Sorrowful of all mothers, I will not leave thee alone to weep. No, I will accompany thee with my tears. This grace I now ask of thee: obtain that [...]

A Prayer to Our Lady of SorrowsDVR Fatima2023-10-03T08:30:21-04:00

Walk in the Spirit

DVRodriguez2023-09-05T06:23:09-04:00

To 'walk in the Spirit' is an apt description of the Catholic life, of grace at work, and of the Holy Ghost bringing about salvation and sanctification. Yet we all suffer from concupiscence, a consequence of original sin. This is our inclination to evil that desires what seems agreeable whether good or evil, true of false. It operates upon every aspect of our being, exterior and interior senses. This battle is not easy and lasts all life long. Take this struggle seriously. As soldiers of Christ we are called to fight this battle. Where do we get the grace to conquer?

Walk in the SpiritDVRodriguez2023-09-05T06:23:09-04:00

The Brown Scapular and Holy Mass

DVRodriguez2023-08-29T06:48:39-04:00

In today's Gospel, Our Lord speaks directly about what one must do to enter Heaven. It is not enough to call on Him in speech. Rather, the chief disposition of our heart must be to do the will of His Father. Holy Mass has the purpose of helping us become more committed to doing God's will by uniting ourselves to Christ. These are the same goals of the Brown Scapular. This is where its power to save comes from: the unlimited intercessory power of Our Lady, the omnipotent Blood of Christ, and the Father's perfect divine will.

The Brown Scapular and Holy MassDVRodriguez2023-08-29T06:48:39-04:00

Two Truths of Our Lady’s Assumption

DVRodriguez2023-08-20T17:15:06-04:00

By the Feast of the Assumption (which honors numerous events), we call to mind the happiness, gory and power with which God crowned Mary at the end of her earthly life. [1] The glory she receives corresponds exactly to the life she lived. This encourages us to imitate her so as to mirror her glory. [2] Our Lady is all powerful by grace. She opens the abyss of the mercy of God and no sinner, however great, is lost if Mary protects him. May these two truths give you much hope and encouragement.

Two Truths of Our Lady’s AssumptionDVRodriguez2023-08-20T17:15:06-04:00

Three Stories of Our Lady

DVRodriguez2023-08-20T17:21:43-04:00

Father shares three true stories to encourage you to be more devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary. He exhorts you to place greater confidence in her and never tire in taking your prayers to her. These stories – Our Lady of Montserrat, St. Joan of Arc, and The Bouquet from 1857 – also provide an example for mothers (and children). He concludes with twelve simple ways to practice devotion to Mary (in honor of the twelve stars of her crown).

Three Stories of Our LadyDVRodriguez2023-08-20T17:21:43-04:00

We Must Recognize the Risen Lord

DVRodriguez2023-05-31T06:22:13-04:00

Some disciples adored the Risen Christ, yet others doubted. All had difficulty recognizing Him. Why? His appearance is clearly different. He chooses to remain with us in His mysteries. Thus, our focus should be on how He is present at Mass – by faith and by the power of the Holy Ghost. Sadly, many aspects of the Mew Mass deform our belief in the Mass and our understanding of what it means to participate in the Mass. Pay special attention to Our Lady's role in the Mass and participate in the Mass after her example.

We Must Recognize the Risen LordDVRodriguez2023-05-31T06:22:13-04:00

Seven Privileges for St Joseph Devotees

DVRodriguez2023-05-01T11:50:14-04:00

God's gift of St. Joseph is a cause for great rejoicing. No saint's intercession, excepting Our Lady, is more powerful. Know the seven privileges granted those who invoke St. Joseph in a devout and proper manner. Meditate upon his life (as seen by the mystics). Appreciate his patronage more and grow in your devotion to him.

Seven Privileges for St Joseph DevoteesDVRodriguez2023-05-01T11:50:14-04:00