Liturgical Year

The Catholic Walketh by Faith

DVRodriguez2026-05-27T08:14:37-04:00

Whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world. The Catholic Faith is the victory which overcometh the world. Faith is God’s free gift to us; it makes eternal life possible. Man must believe the Faith (truth), live by Faith (God’s commandments), and pray according to the Faith (worship revealed by God). It is impossible to please God without the True Faith. The just man – he who acts in accordance with his baptism – guides his thoughts, words, and actions by faith (truths revealed by God), not by his reason, experience, senses, perceptions or feelings.

The Catholic Walketh by FaithDVRodriguez2026-05-27T08:14:37-04:00

My Risen Jesus

DVR Fatima2026-05-21T08:57:27-04:00

Prayer from the sermon given on Easter Sunday Why Did Jesus Rise from the Dead? My Risen Jesus, I devoutly kiss and adore the glorious wound of Thy right hand. By this adorable wound, and by Thy most sacred Passion and Resurrection, pardon me all the sins I have committed against Thee in thought, word, and deed. Glory be to the Father . . . My Risen Jesus, I devoutly kiss and adore the glorious wound of Thy left hand. By this adorable wound, and by Thy most sacred Passion and Resurrection, have mercy on me and root out of my [...]

My Risen JesusDVR Fatima2026-05-21T08:57:27-04:00

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

Grow in Faith for a Little While

DVRodriguez2026-05-09T23:04:06-04:00

Jesus prepares and strengthens His disciples to live by faith. The faith is our path to salvation. Too often our faith is weak; we are tempted to think evil is too strong or we wish we did not live in this time. Instead of trying to escape where God has placed you, strive to grow daily in faith. You do this by living a basic Catholic life. You must get to know God. And you must desire Heaven. If we live for Christ, then sufferings endured will win many graces. Your sorrow will only last a little while, for then God [...]

Grow in Faith for a Little WhileDVRodriguez2026-05-09T23:04:06-04:00

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

Don’t Be Discouraged

DVRodriguez2026-04-18T14:58:56-04:00

God brings good out of all things, even the sin of Thomas. By his act of disbelief, God shows the credibility of the Catholic Faith. Do we believe our Faith is the victory that has overcome the world or do we get discouraged by all the evil in the world? The Faith is an unchanging road map that shows us how to get to Heaven. It is not complicated. And Jesus is in charge of all things. This brings us great peace. For if we are faithful, we will rise with Christ, no matter what happens in the world.

Don’t Be DiscouragedDVRodriguez2026-04-18T14:58:56-04:00

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