Four Last Things

A Good Leader Enables His Followers

DVRodriguez2021-05-21T09:05:18-04:00

When a good leader goes on ahead [1] he leaves behind what is needed for those following and [2] he leaves markers so they will not get lost. Thus, they can ultimately be reunited. This is certainly true of Christ, the perfect leader. He gave commandments, instructions and promises. He provides the Church, sacraments, grace, His own Mother, His Sacred Heart, etc. He has not left us powerless or orphans. He showed the way - in His own flesh - and opened the way to Heaven, leaving us all we need to follow Him up!

A Good Leader Enables His FollowersDVRodriguez2021-05-21T09:05:18-04:00

Requiem for Francelia

DVRodriguez2021-03-05T06:33:58-05:00

Only one things is necessary, the salvation of our soul. Baptism is necessary to enter a state of grace, but we must die in a state of grace. The sad reality is that today there are many problems in our beloved Church and the path to salvation has been greatly obscured. I encourage you to: [1] Pray for the eternal rest of Francelia. [2] Give thanks to God. All too often man is tempted to question God, especially when confronting death. [3] Take to heart the example Francelia gave of working for the salvation of her soul, by loving God above [...]

Requiem for FranceliaDVRodriguez2021-03-05T06:33:58-05:00

Do You Want Christ to Come

DVRodriguez2021-08-03T10:14:56-04:00

Everyone wants to be ready for a crisis: stocked up on food, supplies and ammunition. But do we prepare as well for the Coming of the Lord? Catholics act as if they will never see the Judgment and Coming of Christ. However, the hour of death - and each one of us will die - is when Christ comes and judges each one of us. We are so ill-prepared that one wonders if we really want Him to come. People who are comfortable and distracted are too busy enjoying an easy life to eagerly await Our Lord. We cling to sinful [...]

Do You Want Christ to ComeDVRodriguez2021-08-03T10:14:56-04:00

Focus on Heavenly Not Earthly Things

DVRodriguez2023-11-06T10:34:15-05:00

Especially during this month of November, we are to turn with greater fervor and faith to the Church beyond this earth. Many are the enemies of Christ; their minds and hearts are always fixed on earthly things. Stay focused on Heaven, on our Savior, and upon His Second Coming. This is one of the great purposes of Holy Mass, where the angels and saints ceaselessly praise and worship the majesty of God. We entreat God to allow our voices and prayers to be one with theirs! We can help the Poor Souls by our suffrages and by offering to God the [...]

Focus on Heavenly Not Earthly ThingsDVRodriguez2023-11-06T10:34:15-05:00

Get Serious About Your Salvation

DVRodriguez2020-03-07T05:48:24-05:00

Behold now is the acceptable time, now is the day of salvation! We exhort you that you receive not the grace of God in vain! God offers so many graces, always to either move us into a state of grace or to increase the grace we already have. The state of your soul - your salvation - is supremely important to Him; it must be for you too! If you faithfully reflect upon death, you will get more serious about your salvation. All of must die and leave everything behind. An eternity awaits each of us - an eternity of unspeakable happiness and delight or an eternity [...]

Get Serious About Your SalvationDVRodriguez2020-03-07T05:48:24-05:00

Truth and Judgment

DVRodriguez2019-12-24T06:28:04-05:00

Sermon given to Novus Ordo Catholics prior to the Rosary for Marcelo García, a baptized baby who passed away. Jesus Christ is the Truth and He teaches the truth. How? He teaches us through His Church. We have to live according to this Truth, and God will judge us accordingly upon our death. We have a great crisis today in the Church because we have strayed from the Truth. Just one example: consider the Catholic doctrine on hell.

Truth and JudgmentDVRodriguez2019-12-24T06:28:04-05:00

What Must I Do to Be Saved?

DVRodriguez2019-12-06T16:01:24-05:00

Two brief mission sermons.One thing is necessary: the salvation of our souls. Seal this great truth upon your mind and heart!When asked what one must do to be saved, Our Lord stated: [1] Only God is good. [2] Keep the Commandments. [3] Come follow me. Notice how all three of these are related to the Truth. In order to be saved, one must know the truth, adhere to the truth, and live according to the truth.

What Must I Do to Be Saved?DVRodriguez2019-12-06T16:01:24-05:00

Fix Your Heart on the World to Come

DVRodriguez2019-11-28T06:59:58-05:00

Three signs given to us by God which urge us to fix our minds and hearts on the world to come are [1] This month of November, [2] Today's Holy Gospel on the Coming of Christ at the Last Judgment, and [3] The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. So many of the changes made to the Mass have contributed, directly and indirectly, to the Catholic Faithful no longer fixing their attention on the life hereafter, but rather on things of this world which are passing away. At Holy Mass, Heaven comes down to earth and we are raised up to Heaven. [...]

Fix Your Heart on the World to ComeDVRodriguez2019-11-28T06:59:58-05:00

Thou Callest Me Master and Heedest Me Not

DVRodriguez2019-11-24T11:21:25-05:00

Consider the following words carved by an unknown sculptor into the walls of an old European Cathedral: "Thou callest Me Master, yet heedest not Me. Thou callest Me Light, yet I shine not in thee. That callest me Way, but dost follow Me not... Thou callest Me JUST; Oh! if just then I be, when I shall condemn thee, reproach thou not Me." These words can serve as a helpful examination of conscience. Place them in your prayerbooks or refrigerator door - anywhere you will see them often and meditate upon their profound import.

Thou Callest Me Master and Heedest Me NotDVRodriguez2019-11-24T11:21:25-05:00

Forgiving Enemies to Free Poor Souls

DVRodriguez2019-11-14T06:30:31-05:00

We can help the poor souls in Purgatory by our seeking to be reconciled with those who have offended us here on earth. St. Teresa of Jesus liked to forgive her enemies because she would then turn to God and ask Him to fulfill His promise to forgive her all her faults. A powerful example comes from the life of St. Gerard Majella, reputed for his pace-making ability. Through him God shows that our forgiveness can even cancel the debts of the poor souls. This is yet another reason not to let enmity simmer or desire revenge, but to seek a [...]

Forgiving Enemies to Free Poor SoulsDVRodriguez2019-11-14T06:30:31-05:00