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Do You Act Based on Faith?

DVRodriguez2026-05-17T08:13:33-04:00

Baptism and Faith are themes central to Easter (as is the Holy Eucharist). We must understand Faith as a supernatural virtue, knowing it rests on the authority of God, not our own reason or experience. Far too often we speak, act, dress, select our entertainment guided not by faith, but by our opinions or those of the world. This is a fatal mistake. Offer reparation, not because it is logical, but out of faith. Be faithful in prayer, not because you see its effects, but out of faith. Always carry the Faith in your mind and heart.

Do You Act Based on Faith?DVRodriguez2026-05-17T08:13:33-04:00

The Great Importance of Conversion

DVRodriguez2026-05-23T10:36:12-04:00

The Church Fathers and Doctors indicate the true meaning of the Christmas is conversion! In fact, continual conversion is the foundation of the spiritual life. The Holy Eucharist, Confession, and all the Sacraments have conversion as a central element. Yet everyone greatly struggles to change. So like the three kings, bring you gifts to adore the Christ Child. Offer your charity and consecration (gold of Melchior), your prayer and reparation (incense of Caspar), and your mortification and conversion (myrrh of Balthasar). Believe and live according to this truth: God became like us that we might become like Him.

The Great Importance of ConversionDVRodriguez2026-05-23T10:36:12-04:00

Conversion Comes from the Passion

DVRodriguez2026-05-12T16:25:00-04:00

“Having joy set before Him, Jesus endured the Cross” (Heb 12:2). Jesus’ joy is the salvation of souls, the establishment of His Church, and the fulfillment of His Father’s will. We must participate in His Passion to share His joy. Only by continually turning to His passion —considering the horror of sin and Jesus’ infinite love— will we receive the graces for true conversion. All of Christ’s virtues and teachings shine forth with greater clarity in His passion. If we carry those we love in our heart and memory, how much more should we do so for Our Lord?

Conversion Comes from the PassionDVRodriguez2026-05-12T16:25:00-04:00

Death to Sin New Life in Christ

DVRodriguez2026-04-28T19:57:54-04:00

During the Easter Octave, the Church provides readings which prefigure baptism. Why? Because, as the Church Fathers teach, baptism is a practical consequence of the Resurrection. Every single day we must make efforts to be faithful to our grace of baptism, to guard our faith and to live by it, so that it may continue to grow. As long as our earthly pilgrimage lasts, we must pursue this double work of dying to sin and living for God. This is our call in Baptism. This is why Christ died and rose.

Death to Sin New Life in ChristDVRodriguez2026-04-28T19:57:54-04:00

Adore the Lord with Gifts

DVRodriguez2026-05-13T12:50:49-04:00

"We have seen His star in the east and come [with gifts] to adore Him" (Mt 2:2). This is a summary of our life as Catholics. The star represents God's grace, the Truth which God reveals, the holy Catholic religion, and Heaven. The 'gifts' by which we adore Him are conversion (myrrh), reparation (frankincense), and consecration (gold). Our Lord chose to be born, and live, in a family that we might have a perpetual example for our marriages and families. Ask Him for the grace and virtues you need to more closely model the Holy Family.

Adore the Lord with GiftsDVRodriguez2026-05-13T12:50:49-04:00

Why Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?

DVRodriguez2026-04-14T09:25:39-04:00

The Resurrection is the most important of all Jesus’ miracles. If we believe the testimony of men, of our own eyes and ears, then we should place even more trust in the words of God and of His Church. Christ’s resurrection definitively shows to all the world that He is God. It makes us look forward to our own resurrection and to prepare well for it. It motivates us to rise from the death of sin to a new and holy life. With renewed vigor, let us live for Him, obey Him, serve Him, and love Him who is our Life.

Why Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?DVRodriguez2026-04-14T09:25:39-04:00

Guaranteed to Overcome Temptation

DVRodriguez2026-04-18T17:30:27-04:00

The Holy Name of Jesus, which means ‘God Saves,’ represents infinite love and infinite power. It is the shortest and most powerful prayer to fight against temptation. If you persevere in praying it fervently, you shall be victorious, without fail, over the enemies of your soul’s salvation. Some prayers to use include: The Litany of the Holy Name, the Psalter of Jesus, the Hail Mary, and various short aspiratory prayers.

Guaranteed to Overcome TemptationDVRodriguez2026-04-18T17:30:27-04:00

Seven Spirits More Wicked Than the First

DVRodriguez2026-04-01T10:40:53-04:00

By our sins we have betrayed and abandoned Christ. How much time this Lent have you spent weeping and mourning over your sins? We often relapse into the same sin, even for years! By doing this, we open the door to seven more wicked devils. The devil has unleashed a torrent of evil in the world because we are not make use of the incredible graces God affords us. It is urgent that you fight against sin and the devil, especially the sins of impurity and blasphemy. The Fatima Crusader (Issue 135) contains seven things you can do to obtain and [...]

Seven Spirits More Wicked Than the FirstDVRodriguez2026-04-01T10:40:53-04:00

Contemplate His Wounds

DVRodriguez2026-03-28T19:50:51-04:00

What most calls man to conversion is the Passion and Death of Jesus Christ; specifically, how it manifests His infinite love (and the horror of sin). Christ’s Passion will produce a change of life in us. The problem is we do not take the time to truly contemplate His blessed Wounds. We must contemplate His Passion attentively, and for a due space of time, not hurriedly. He will grant the grace needed for a complete transformation of life, but you have to make the effort.

Contemplate His WoundsDVRodriguez2026-03-28T19:50:51-04:00

Have I Neglected the Knowledge of My Faith

DVRodriguez2026-03-22T20:49:23-04:00

Jesus Christ always places before us His Passion and Death. The entire Old Testament points to it. Nothing is more profitable for our sanctification than meditation upon Our Lord’s suffering. Every Sacrament and sacramental flows from the Cross. Blessings and prayers begin with the Sign of the Cross. At the very center of our life is the actualization and mystical representation of Christ’s sacrifice: the Mass. You will derive greater efficacy from the Sacrament of Penance if you prepare for it in light of Christ’s Passion.

Have I Neglected the Knowledge of My FaithDVRodriguez2026-03-22T20:49:23-04:00