Liturgical Year

Regina Caeli

DVR Fatima2024-05-02T10:37:34-04:00

An ancient Easter Prayer and Hymn - heard at the start of the sermon The Crucified One is Risen. O Queen of Heaven. Rejoice, alleluia.For He whom thou wast worthy to bear, alleluia, has risen.As He said, alleluia. Pray for us to God. Alleluia.Rejoice and be glad, o Virgin Mary. Alleluia.For the Lord is truly risen. Alleluia. Let us pray, O God, who by the resurrection of Thy Son,our Lord Jesus Christ, hast been pleased to give joy tothe whole world, grant, we beseech thee, that throughthe intercession of the blessed Virgin Mary, His mother,we may attain the joys of eternal [...]

Regina CaeliDVR Fatima2024-05-02T10:37:34-04:00

The Road to Emmaus

DVRodriguez2024-05-02T06:41:00-04:00

Contemplate Christ. Keep your eyes fixed on Him. Set your heart on Him alone. Meditate upon the gospels and epistles from Easter week. St. Peter and St. Paul teach – by the power of the Holy Ghost – not their own ideas but they 'teach Christ.' The disciples journeying to Emmaus pattern a progressively deeper encounter with the Risen Lord. [1] They desire Christ, sharing their limited knowledge and love of Him. [2] Jesus then teaches them the Scriptures, showing we all need proper interpretation from the rightful authority. [3] Christ remains with them and feeds them. Every Christian is called [...]

The Road to EmmausDVRodriguez2024-05-02T06:41:00-04:00

Two Lessons from the Easter Encounters

DVRodriguez2024-05-02T06:22:28-04:00

Contemplate Christ's words and actions following the Resurrection. He abides in our midst, teaches the truth, calls us to faith, feeds us, and commands us. Clearly, the foundation of the Catholic Faith is Jesus Christ. He is alive and active in the Church He founded. He commands that we go to all nations (no exceptions) teaching everyone the truth and baptizing all.

Two Lessons from the Easter EncountersDVRodriguez2024-05-02T06:22:28-04:00

That You May Have Life

DVRodriguez2024-05-02T07:00:37-04:00

Christ came, suffered and died, rose and ascended that we might have the life of grace. Nothing is more precious.

That You May Have LifeDVRodriguez2024-05-02T07:00:37-04:00

In the Cross is Our Salvation

DVRodriguez2024-04-22T09:51:24-04:00

Every element of the Easter liturgy proclaims the connectedness of Christ's death and resurrection. By this the Church impresses upon our minds and hearts two important spiritual truths: [1] Jesus can never be separated from His Cross. [2] The Cross is the road to life everlasting.

In the Cross is Our SalvationDVRodriguez2024-04-22T09:51:24-04:00

Kiss the Cross with Great Faith

DVRodriguez2024-04-22T01:12:07-04:00

Look to the Cross. Adore the Cross. Kiss the Cross. From you heart, make a resolution, to reject a particular grievous or habitual sin (such as the sin of selfishness).

Kiss the Cross with Great FaithDVRodriguez2024-04-22T01:12:07-04:00

Seven Gifts from the Passion and Death

DVRodriguez2024-04-21T14:39:01-04:00

These are the holiest days of the year. Our Lord gives us a Great Example of true charity, humility, service, and giving of oneself without expecting anything in return. He imparts to us seven great gifts. "As I have done, so you do also."

Seven Gifts from the Passion and DeathDVRodriguez2024-04-21T14:39:01-04:00

Four Points for Victory

DVRodriguez2024-04-11T19:54:11-04:00

Palms symbolize Christ's victory. By His passion and death He conquered satan, sin and death. Here are four points to help keep His passion and death in our mind and heart.

Four Points for VictoryDVRodriguez2024-04-11T19:54:11-04:00

Christ’s Passion and Our Lady

DVRodriguez2024-04-01T10:24:02-04:00

Christ's Passion and Death is what saves us. These final two weeks of Lent – Passiontide – are privileged weeks. The Church calls us to reflect upon Our Lord's Passion and the unique role fulfilled by the Holy Mother of God. No exercise is more profitable for our sanctification. St. Bonaventure, St. John Eudes, St. Bridget of Sweden, Ven. Maria of Agreda and the benedictine monk John Lydgate serve as helpful guides.

Christ’s Passion and Our LadyDVRodriguez2024-04-01T10:24:02-04:00

Good Friday Prayer for the Jews

DVR Fatima2024-03-25T11:19:24-04:00

Let us pray also for the perfidious Jews: that our God and Lord would remove the veil from their hearts; that they also may acknowledge our Lord Jesus Christ. 'Amen' is not responded, nor is said 'Let us Pray', or 'Let us kneel', or 'Arise', but immediately is said: AImighty and everlasting God, who drivest not away from Thy mercy even the perfidious Jews: hear our prayers, which we offer for the blindness of that people; that, acknowledging the light of Thy truth, which is Christ, they may be rescued from their darkness. Through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Our [...]

Good Friday Prayer for the JewsDVR Fatima2024-03-25T11:19:24-04:00