Liturgical Year

St. Alphonsus Liguori on Prayer

DVRodriguez2026-09-27T16:05:57-04:00

Never forget God’s sweet presence, as do the greater part of men. Speak to God as often as you can for He wishes that you to speak with Him. Pray in trials, in joys, after a fault, and in doubts. Let prayer be the first thing you do when you awake and the last thought as your retire for the night. Pray for your neighbor. In mental prayer make again and again acts of contrition, of love of God, and of oblation of self. Above all, ardently long for Heaven in your prayer. If you wish to make spiritual progress, foster [...]

St. Alphonsus Liguori on PrayerDVRodriguez2026-09-27T16:05:57-04:00

What She Treasured in Her Heart

DVRodriguez2026-09-26T06:46:18-04:00

Strive to foster a devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary; and not just in externals but according to a true Catholic spirit. At bare minimum, practice the First Saturday devotion well. We can learn much from the teaching of the saints. Consider as well how the Scriptures present her Heart as a sacred depository and faithful guardian of all the mysteries of salvation, of right dogma and true liturgy.

What She Treasured in Her HeartDVRodriguez2026-09-26T06:46:18-04:00

Inseparability of Faith and Eternal Life

DVRodriguez2026-09-14T05:45:35-04:00

St. Anne made a great sacrifice for the love of God: she willingly gave up her daughter. Ancient traditions hold she died before Jesus’ birth, but medieval ones hold she lived to hold the Messiah. What is certain is that her intercession is vast and powerful on account of her close proximity to Jesus. This highlight a principle: Jesus Christi is the center of our existence and everything in our holy religion is related to professing true faith in Him. The Church too exists to faithful transmit the Deposit of Faith, that is, the truths Jesus Christ teaches as the foundation [...]

Inseparability of Faith and Eternal LifeDVRodriguez2026-09-14T05:45:35-04:00

We Must Give Thanks

DVRodriguez2026-09-13T20:11:30-04:00

The ten lepers had faith and hope. They went to Jesus and were willing to show themselves to the priest even though full of leprosy. All were full of joy but only one expressed gratitude for the gift. He had charity. What would you have done in their place? God has given us so many good things, yet we fail to thank Him. Have confidence in God. Pray for faith, hope and charity. Show gratitude to those closest to you, thank God for His sacraments, and strive to love what God commands.

We Must Give ThanksDVRodriguez2026-09-13T20:11:30-04:00

Jesus Teaches the Multitudes

DVRodriguez2026-09-12T06:26:57-04:00

The Sacred Heart of Jesus is the principle and the source of all the mysteries of His life. Thus, a simple way to grow in devotion to It is spend time considering how everything He said and did are expressions of the infinite love burning in His adorable Heart. For example, that love prompts Him to teach the truth, to teach through His Church, and to give specific commands (which may not even make sense to our human reason). Then offer reparation for all those who hold and promote error, refusing to obey Christ’s teachings. The greatest act of love we [...]

Jesus Teaches the MultitudesDVRodriguez2026-09-12T06:26:57-04:00

Lessons from the Assumption

DVRodriguez2026-09-06T08:25:27-04:00

This feast is one of great joy. May it foster our desire to be with Our Lady -- to be in Heaven. By following her example, we learn how to cooperate with God's providence no matter the circumstances.

Lessons from the AssumptionDVRodriguez2026-09-06T08:25:27-04:00

Our Most Important Concern

DVRodriguez2026-08-28T10:38:13-04:00

Jesus Christ is the only Savior. He established the Church as necessary for salvation. We know of no means other than His sacraments to reach eternal beatitude. We must show the greatest reverence for the Holy Eucharist, as it is a principal way we respect and love God. Any time an individual, especially a Catholic, does not believe in Jesus Christ according to the truths of the Faith, it is a rejection of Christ. This is not a small matter. We must offer reparation for it. Do your best to be faithful son (daughter) of the Church. And do your best [...]

Our Most Important ConcernDVRodriguez2026-08-28T10:38:13-04:00

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

Believe the Deposit of Faith

DVRodriguez2026-08-08T07:09:15-04:00

Christ is the only Savior of men and all who come to God the Father must come through Him. He is the sole King of souls and societies. The deposit of the faith is “the truths taught by Jesus Christ for our salvation.” It was complete by the death of the last Apostle. The Church receives no new revelation. Rather, God calls her to guard, explain, defends and transmit the same deposit received. This is the mission of the Church. It is the mission of the popes and bishops. However, satan attacks souls by attacking the deposit of faith. Never forget, [...]

Believe the Deposit of FaithDVRodriguez2026-08-08T07:09:15-04:00

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