Twelve Lights of Christmas
wpengine2023-12-23T07:46:41-05:00The grace of Christmas is profound! May we always be in awe of God for the magnitude of this grace. Draw from this inexhaustible source of grace! - for we are all, in some way, weighed down by the darkness of sin. Seriously reflect [1] upon your own sin, [2] upon how Christ is the only true light, and [3] upon your need to pray for this light. I propose “twelve lights for Christmas” with the purpose of [1] helping you grow in the conviction that Jesus Christ is the light that you so much need, [2] and then to encourage you to [...]
Apparitions of St Michael
wpengine2023-09-21T09:23:54-04:00[Three brief daily sermons.] (1) On the Feast of Michaelmass, we consider four ancient apparitions of St. Michael the Archangel. (2) Most importantly for our times, we should also consider a fifth apparition of St. Michael: at Fatima in 1916. St. Michael is not only the special protector of the Church, but also the angelic guardian of the Blessed Sacrament. (3) A third sermon helps us meditate upon the path to holiness.
Fatima Vision of the Blessed Trinity
wpengine2023-11-06T10:33:43-05:00At Tuy in 1929, Sr. Lucia received a mystical vision, and we do well to keep it in our mind’s eye. Above all, the vision (and the entire Fatima Message) points us to the one True God, the Blessed Trinity. It also shows us the two great means that lead us to God: [1] Jesus and His Sacrifice on the Cross, and [2] the Blessed Virgin Mary holding her Immaculate Heart and the Rosary. Our Lady’s prophecies at Fatima bring no “new” doctrine, but rather emphasize what is unchanging, truly Catholic, and what we most need at this present time to [...]
The Priest Needs Mary
wpengine2025-02-05T11:12:22-05:00A heart-felt and quite personal sermon by Fr. Rodríguez on the 21st anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Perhaps you can share this sermon with priests you know, as it may be particularly inspirational for them. Our Lady was entirely consecrated to God at every single moment of her existence. All her thoughts, affections, words, and actions were directed perfectly to the fulfillment of His holy will. In order for my priesthood (and your life) to be fruitful and endure, I need Mary’s intercession. Why such an insistence about Mary? Because of God’s grace - of which she is full. [...]
Ashes, the Cross, and Conversion
wpengine2025-03-03T12:41:10-05:00Today, as Lent begins, God speaks three things to us very clearly. [1] The sacramental of Ashes reminds us of what we are: fragile, weak, and mortal.[2] By the Cross, He tells us that He loves us and died for us; and He calls us to love the Cross for His sake. (Sadly, modern Catholics have forgotten how to love and appreciate the Cross. It is no coincidence that in many concrete ways the Cross has been removed from the New Rite of Mass.) [3]Through the prophet Joel, God speaks to us of His willingness to be merciful when man is [...]
Great Defender of Gods Glory
wpengine2023-09-21T09:24:08-04:00- Two daily sermons on St. Michael the Archangel - The angels were created to give glory to God and to help man save his soul. St. Michael has an outstanding zeal for both of these supernatural activities. His four principal offices are centered upon them. Pray that God grant you a greater zeal for His glory, the salvation of souls, and a correspondingly greater devotion to the Marshall of God’s Celestial Army. - God has appointed St. Michael as the guardian and defender of the Catholic Church. Consider three historical miracles where he manifested his spiritual and temporal intercession and [...]