Liturgical Year

Beauty of the Christmas Mystery

wpengine2023-12-23T07:46:36-05:00

The Holy Virgin Mary invites all to enter the cave of Bethlehem and to adore her new born Son. We owe Him our supreme obedience, love and adoration, but often fall short. However, on Christmas Day, not only is what God does perfect, but manu2019s first response - by our Blessed Mother - is also perfect. The Word was made flesh so that every single person might adore Him in Holy Communion, and yet u201cHis own received Him not.u201d If one truly believes Christ is God, how can one not do everything in his power to receive Him with profound love [...]

Beauty of the Christmas Mysterywpengine2023-12-23T07:46:36-05:00

The Priest is Called to Holiness

wpengine2023-12-07T07:59:18-05:00

Our Lady is immaculate and pure in every respect. Sin never touched the body or soul of most holy Mary. The Mystery of the Immaculate Conception instructs us in many ways, but let us focus on two foundational principles of the spiritual life. [1] When God elects a person to a certain office, He grants the person all the necessary graces for that office. [2] All things that are ordained for God should be holy and free from stain. We see these truths embodied in the Immaculate Conception. They also apply to the priesthood and to each of the faithful, especially [...]

The Priest is Called to Holinesswpengine2023-12-07T07:59:18-05:00

An Affirming and All-Inclusive church

wpengine2021-01-24T20:18:42-05:00

Our modern society prides itself on being welcoming, inclusive, and open to all ideas. This appeals to people who donu2019t feel comfortable with a u2018rule-based spirituality.u2019 Yet in such a welcoming u2018churchu2019 of the future - where the sinner and the sin are affirmed and made to feel safe - it is the Divine Child who is excluded and shunned. The worldly do not welcome the longed-for Messiah because the spirit of antichrist reigns over them and the serpent dwells in their midst. Do we really want Jesus to come? Are our hearts cold and distracted by worldly concerns or shall [...]

An Affirming and All-Inclusive churchwpengine2021-01-24T20:18:42-05:00

Ten Ways to Practice Marian Devotion

wpengine2021-01-25T21:03:19-05:00

Advent is God mercifully providing yet another grace-filled opportunity for you to labor with renewed zeal for the salvation of your soul. It is impossible that a servant of Mary be damned, provided he serve her faithfully and commends himself to her maternal protection. Listen to the saints expound upon this teaching and use this time to grow in devotion to Our Lady. St. Alphonsus provides ten ways we can fervently practice Marian devotion.

Ten Ways to Practice Marian Devotionwpengine2021-01-25T21:03:19-05:00

Human Sacrifice of Aztecs and Vaccines

wpengine2021-01-24T20:18:31-05:00

Despite having a highly developed civilization, the Aztecs demanded human victims as tribute from subjugated tribes for their demonic rituals. However, Christ conquered this barbaric kingdom for Himself. First, Hernan Cortez, who allied himself with many indigenous who despised the Aztecs, conquered militarily. Next, the Spanish Crown outlawed human sacrifice and sent many good missionaries. Yet despite the great efforts of Church and State, the ordinary means of evangelization only bore modest fruit. Something more was needed. The Queen of Heaven herself would have to bring the true u2018Son Godu2019 for the full spiritual conquest of Mexico. Sadly, these demons have [...]

Human Sacrifice of Aztecs and Vaccineswpengine2021-01-24T20:18:31-05:00

Active Love is a Harsh and Fearful Thing

wpengine2021-01-26T08:04:54-05:00

At Christmas, we celebrate how God became man so that man might become god. The serpent tempted Eve with this good. Fallen man still wants to make himself god without God-made-man, without His Church, without Christmas. Yet to enter into Heaven, we can't bypass Christmas and the Mystery of Christ's Incarnate Love. So many think that they have the right answer (idealists). Clinging to this "love in dreams," man actually carves out a pit into which he falls once reality sets in. Active love is a hash and fearful thing as compared to love in dreams. One must humble himself, stop [...]

Active Love is a Harsh and Fearful Thingwpengine2021-01-26T08:04:54-05:00

Do You Want Christ to Come

DVRodriguez2021-08-03T10:14:56-04:00

Everyone wants to be ready for a crisis: stocked up on food, supplies and ammunition. But do we prepare as well for the Coming of the Lord? Catholics act as if they will never see the Judgment and Coming of Christ. However, the hour of death - and each one of us will die - is when Christ comes and judges each one of us. We are so ill-prepared that one wonders if we really want Him to come. People who are comfortable and distracted are too busy enjoying an easy life to eagerly await Our Lord. We cling to sinful [...]

Do You Want Christ to ComeDVRodriguez2021-08-03T10:14:56-04:00

St. Michael Who Loves God

DVR Fatima2023-09-21T09:23:41-04:00

St. Michael Who Loves GodDVR Fatima2023-09-21T09:23:41-04:00

The Truth About Christ the King

DVR Fatima2024-10-23T14:17:59-04:00

The Truth About Christ the KingDVR Fatima2024-10-23T14:17:59-04:00

Focus on Heavenly Not Earthly Things

DVRodriguez2023-11-06T10:34:15-05:00

Especially during this month of November, we are to turn with greater fervor and faith to the Church beyond this earth. Many are the enemies of Christ; their minds and hearts are always fixed on earthly things. Stay focused on Heaven, on our Savior, and upon His Second Coming. This is one of the great purposes of Holy Mass, where the angels and saints ceaselessly praise and worship the majesty of God. We entreat God to allow our voices and prayers to be one with theirs! We can help the Poor Souls by our suffrages and by offering to God the [...]

Focus on Heavenly Not Earthly ThingsDVRodriguez2023-11-06T10:34:15-05:00