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Fix Your Eyes on Heart on the Divine Child

DVRodriguez2023-01-08T07:42:35-05:00

Keeping our physical gaze on the Divine Child helps us keep our heart fixed on Him. Imitate Our Lady and never take your eyes off Her Son. The world has many attractions and human weakness fills us with doubt. Imitate. Yet Christmas is filled with beauty to help incline us towards the grace and truth Christ brings. We set our heart on Christ alone by always obeying Him, pleasing Him, desiring Him, and submitting to God's holy will.

Fix Your Eyes on Heart on the Divine ChildDVRodriguez2023-01-08T07:42:35-05:00

Everlasting Fire or Life

DVRodriguez2022-12-28T08:50:08-05:00

Prepare for a happy death, which is not the same as a painless death. To die as softly as one drops off asleep and awaking to find an angry Judge and an everlasting fire is not a happy death. St. Lawrence and St. Agnes had happy painful deaths. A happy death is one in the state of grace, for this — and this alone — means eternal salvation. The less debt one owes to God's justice, the happier one's death. Cease not to pray for the souls in Purgatory, that they may be worthy of God.

Everlasting Fire or LifeDVRodriguez2022-12-28T08:50:08-05:00

Ten Greatest Marian Prayers

DVRodriguez2022-12-25T12:34:39-05:00

When a mother is expecting, all her thoughts and actions revolve around her child. If a mere human merits this attention, how much more Christ? It is very sad how the vast majority of Catholics are unprepared for Christmas and do the opposite of what they ought. Much reparation is needed, so grow in your devotion to Our Lady. Familiarize yourself with the Church's ten greatest Marian prayers. God has chosen to come to us through her, so too He desires we go to Him through His Most Holy Mother.

Ten Greatest Marian PrayersDVRodriguez2022-12-25T12:34:39-05:00

As A Man Hopes in His Heart So He Is

DVRodriguez2022-12-18T06:36:51-05:00

Every single human seeks joy, but we are always looking in the wrong place. Our habitual thoughts [hopes] make us who we are. True and lasting joy comes from Christ. Without Him, man is filled with sadness. By abiding in Him, our joy is complete. The Day of Wrath will be one of great joy for those called to eternal beatitude. Christ comes through Our Lady and thus she is the Cause of Our Joy. Nothing should take away our joy for we should allow nothing to take us away from Jesus.

As A Man Hopes in His Heart So He IsDVRodriguez2022-12-18T06:36:51-05:00

Remember Christian Soul This Day and Every Day

DVRodriguez2022-12-17T10:03:06-05:00

The three great feasts of Christ King, All Saints, & All Souls help us glorify God by recognizing the truth about God. We acknowledge Christ's Kingdom is an eternal and universal kingdom and reflect upon the Four Last Things (and Purgatory). Every person, not just Catholics, will be judged. The King will ask, 'Why did you not believe the Truth?' Read Matthew 25 in the context of Christ the King who will come to judge. We must be prepared for we know not when He comes.

Remember Christian Soul This Day and Every DayDVRodriguez2022-12-17T10:03:06-05:00

Catholic Symbolism of the Advent Wreath

DVRodriguez2022-12-12T10:53:17-05:00

The symbolism of the advent wreath centers on the Coming of the Lord. The candle stands for Christ. The circle is a symbol of eternity (Heaven and hell are the only options). The evergreen is for eternal life. Green stands for hope and its renewal. A blessed candle always represents Christ. Violet and rose call us to penance and joy. Each candle also represents one millennium of hope in the Messiah. Pray the psalms, as they are excellent means to nurture hope.

Catholic Symbolism of the Advent WreathDVRodriguez2022-12-12T10:53:17-05:00

Our Lady of Sorrows Saves from the Fires

DVRodriguez2022-12-11T11:57:21-05:00

Three important September Marian feasts highlight the profound union between Jesus and Mary. Their Holy Names are inseparable. Her nativity, like the Morning Star, prepares us for His coming. She suffered her Son's Passion and her Sorrows are part of His Passion. The strongest inclination of Mary is to unite us to her Son; and the strongest inclination of the Son is that we should come to Him through His holy Mother. May we ever keep in our minds and hearts the bitter passion of Our Lord and sorrowful sufferings of Our Lady.

Our Lady of Sorrows Saves from the FiresDVRodriguez2022-12-11T11:57:21-05:00

Christmas and the Judgment

DVRodriguez2022-11-30T06:02:25-05:00

The Coming of the Lord is the great Mystery with which the Church year begins (and ends). Why does Jesus come? [1] To save your soul. [2] To judge your soul. We must see it as something very personal – as “Jesus and You.” God is giving you this year to prepare for your death and judgement, that you may avoid hell and gain Heaven. Consider Christmas in the light of salvation and of faith – not in a worldly way. Recommendations for Advent include prayer (e.g. the Christmas Novena), penance, and especially detachment.

Christmas and the JudgmentDVRodriguez2022-11-30T06:02:25-05:00

A Potent Collect Prayer

DVRodriguez2022-11-26T07:31:19-05:00

Draw your attention to the Church’s Collect Prayer in general and today in particular. We beg God for an increase of faith, hope and charity. We can’t grow in them based on our own will and effort. God promises them to us and they are His free gifts to us. Nevertheless, we must do our part to merit them. We also ask God to help us love His Commandments. Too often men erroneously view God’s law as burdensome; yet it is an expression of His love.

A Potent Collect PrayerDVRodriguez2022-11-26T07:31:19-05:00

Reflect upon Death and Hell

DVRodriguez2022-11-22T10:55:37-05:00

In all your works, remember your last end, and you will never sin. Frequently prepare yourself spiritually for death. Advent is a good time for this. Pray Psalm 50 (Miserere) and Psalm 129 (De Profundis). When dangerously sick, you must be well trained to make an immediate and proper preparation for death. It is extremely important for you to reflect upon hell. We shall see Christ Our King and Judge coming on the clouds with power and majesty – Be prepared!

Reflect upon Death and HellDVRodriguez2022-11-22T10:55:37-05:00