Holy Eucharist

His Infinite Love For Us

DVRodriguez2026-08-25T17:24:57-04:00

All the most wondrous gifts of our holy religion (the Church, the Mass, the Sacraments, the Blessed Virgin Mary, et al.) are a marvelous manifestation of the infinite love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Sacred Heart continues to beat with a love at once human and divine for us poor sinners - every single day! And how do we repay Him? Let us therefore make a greater effort at loving the Sacred Heart, at offering reparation for offenses against Him, and at imitating Him.

His Infinite Love For UsDVRodriguez2026-08-25T17:24:57-04:00

How Well Do You Prepare for Holy Communion

DVRodriguez2026-08-08T07:09:33-04:00

The Sacred Heart is the summary of our religion, of the whole mystery of redemption. In the feast of Corpus Christi the Church professes her true faith in Jesus Christ. Yet far too frequently we conform our faith in Christ to the life that we already live, a worldly life, even a sinful life. To receive Jesus in Holy Communion is the most important act we can perform. Do our actions show we believe this? What sacrifices do I make to receive Him worthily?

How Well Do You Prepare for Holy CommunionDVRodriguez2026-08-08T07:09:33-04:00

Adoro Te Devote

DVRodriguez2026-06-01T11:52:13-04:00

The Church presents us with three great Easter themes — Faith, Baptism, Holy Eucharist — and three great Easter professions of Faith. It is very easy to deceive ourselves regarding religion and faith. Anyone who considers himself ‘good’ but does not strive to keep the Faith deceives himself and his faith is in vain. We must be on guard to keep ourselves unspotted from the world, for the world inevitably takes us away from the Faith. A man of faith seeks to grow in faith and act by faith.

Adoro Te DevoteDVRodriguez2026-06-01T11:52:13-04:00

Receive with Greater Devotion

DVRodriguez2025-08-23T15:12:22-04:00

The reason why souls make so little progress in virtue and remain in the same defects, even frequently lapsing into previous sins, is because they take little care (and are not sufficiently admonished) to acquire the love of Christ. The devotion of all devotions is love for Jesus. Yet, our faith remains weak. We are always looking for signs, for God to do what we want. Yet if we but believed and loved –like the saints– we would see the Greatest Sign is right there before us!

Receive with Greater DevotionDVRodriguez2025-08-23T15:12:22-04:00

Perpetual Infinite Love

DVRodriguez2025-08-15T13:57:43-04:00

In the Blessed Sacrament, Christ is present whole and entire: all His humanity and all His divinity under the appearance of bread and wine. Truly this is a remarkable Mystery. And it illustrates the weakness of Eucharistic Faith in three groups of believers. Can you say there is nothing more important in your life? Do you receive Him frequently? Do you receive Him as worthily as you can? Strive to receive Holy Communion with faith, purity, and deep devotion.

Perpetual Infinite LoveDVRodriguez2025-08-15T13:57:43-04:00

True Eucharistic Faith

DVRodriguez2025-07-06T16:38:03-04:00

The feast of Corpus Christi is a profession of faith that Jesus Christ is really and substantially present in the Holy Eucharist under the appearance of bread and wine. One cannot truly believe in Christ and set this truth aside. Real Catholic Faith is not just saying and believing this, but living it. The most important way to live this is to receive Him frequently, and doing so with great faith, deep devotion, and integral purity.

True Eucharistic FaithDVRodriguez2025-07-06T16:38:03-04:00

Holy Communion with Mary and Joseph

DVRodriguez2024-10-27T17:39:01-04:00

Sermon at the First Communion of one of Father's nieces. Saint Teresa, ora pro nobis.

Holy Communion with Mary and JosephDVRodriguez2024-10-27T17:39:01-04:00

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

Mane Nobiscum

DVRodriguez2023-05-22T08:06:42-04:00

Read the resurrection accounts with faith for a deeper understanding. Far too many people invent their own way of believing in Jesus. Instead, note how Christ establishes His Church and chooses to remain with us (Teaching, Apostles, Mass, Eucharist). These are patterns He continues to this day. Follow the examples of St. Mary Magdalene, the Emmaus disciples, and St. Thomas. With great desire remain with Christ!

Mane NobiscumDVRodriguez2023-05-22T08:06:42-04:00

Saints of July and the Precious Blood

DVRodriguez2022-10-08T07:00:48-04:00

The greatest fruits of the Precious Blood are the saints and martyrs. Consider, for example the life of St. Christina of Bolsena. Many don't realize her connection to the great Eucharistic Miracle which took place over her relics one thousand years after her martyrdom. The link to the Precious Blood is seen in other great saints we venerate in July, such as St. James the Greater, St. Ann, and St. Mary Magdalene. Pray for the specific graces exemplified by these saints and specifically associated with the infinite power of the Precious Blood.

Saints of July and the Precious BloodDVRodriguez2022-10-08T07:00:48-04:00