Blessed Virgin Mary

Immaculate and Sorrowful Heart of Mary

DVRodriguez2023-10-24T14:08:33-04:00

Devotion to Our Lady's Immaculate Heart means to know and imitate her love and perfect charity: [1] her love for God, [2] for Jesus Christ, [3] and her maternal love for us, her spiritual children. These three loves lead us to reflect upon three stages of her life: [1] annunciation / incarnation; [2] passion and death of her Son; [3] Mediatrix and Queen in Heaven. Truly, her heart is sorrowful. The fact that she willingly suffers so much is one of the greatest signs of the immensity of her love. And by her suffering she gives us a perfect example of [...]

Immaculate and Sorrowful Heart of MaryDVRodriguez2023-10-24T14:08:33-04:00

An Indulgenced Prayer to the Queen of the Holy Rosary

DVR Fatima2023-10-13T09:38:43-04:00

A prayer from The Blessed Sacrament Prayer Book by Fr. Lasance (pg. 508) O Virgin Mary, grant that the recitation of thy Rosary may be for me each day, in the midst of my manifold duties, a bond of unity in my actions, a tribute of filial piety, a sweet refreshment, and encouragement to walk joyfully along the path of duty. Grant, above all, O Virgin Mary, that the study of thy Fifteen Mysteries may form in my soul, little by little, a luminous atmosphere, pure strengthening, and fragrant, which may penetrate my understanding, my will, my heart, my memory, my imagination, my [...]

An Indulgenced Prayer to the Queen of the Holy RosaryDVR Fatima2023-10-13T09:38:43-04:00

Why Our Lady Weeps

DVRodriguez2023-10-13T09:32:04-04:00

The sorrows of the Mother of God give insight into every aspect of our faith. Her sorrows are not just something of the past but also of the present. She wept at LaSalette because God's holy law was being profaned. Consider how she must be weeping today as Francis and his synod seeks to undermine the Church and destroy the holiest things of God. This synod is the work of the devil. Now a bishop who defends the truth is persecuted by the Vatican. Pray to share in the sentiments of Our Lady's Immaculate Heart. Offer your Rosary as reparation in [...]

Why Our Lady WeepsDVRodriguez2023-10-13T09:32:04-04:00

The Immaculate Heart and Holy Mass

DVRodriguez2023-10-06T16:08:32-04:00

At the heart of the Message of Fatima is the Immaculate Heart of Mary. She is our refuge and the way that leads us to God. This Message carries graces particularly necessary for our times. Her Immaculate Heart also shows us how to truly and actively participate at Mass. Strive to keep in your heart the five primary sentiments which are in hers. Devotion to her Immaculate Heart, fostered also by reparation and the First Saturday devotion, will lead us to a profound union of hearts with her Son.

The Immaculate Heart and Holy MassDVRodriguez2023-10-06T16:08:32-04:00

A Prayer to the Queen of the Holy Rosary

DVR Fatima2023-10-06T13:46:16-04:00

The prayer from the sermon 'Octobri Mense, On the Rosary' given on 3 October 2010 (Raccolta No. 399) Queen of the most Holy Rosary, in these times of such brazen impiety, manifest thy power with the signs of thine ancient victories, and from thy throne, whence thou dost dispense pardon and graces, mercifully regard the Church of thy Son, His Vicar on earth, and every order of clergy and laity, who are sore oppressed in the mighty conflict. Do thou, who art the powerful vanquisher of all heresies, hasten the hour of mercy, even though the hour of God’s justice is [...]

A Prayer to the Queen of the Holy RosaryDVR Fatima2023-10-06T13:46:16-04:00

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