Fr. Michael Rodriguez

Hell is Real

DVRodriguez2026-02-15T23:09:07-05:00

The Magi were guided by a star with represents truth and symbolizes Heaven. They brought gifts to adore the Lord. The most acceptable gift we can offer is a contrite and loving heart. Jesus calls us to conversion; to become like Him. How narrow is the gate that leads to life and few there are that find it. We must be guided by the desire to reach Heaven. We should also reflect upon the reality of hell. The soul that seriously considers hell will be moved to conversion and be saved.

Hell is RealDVRodriguez2026-02-15T23:09:07-05:00

Cathedra, Kingship and Judgment

DVRodriguez2026-02-09T22:37:21-05:00

The feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica celebrates the cathedral church of the whole Catholic world. It is from his cathedra, that a bishop teaches the Catholic Faith and exercises his apostolic authority. Bishops are meant to serve as the instruments of Christ. Their failure to faithfully transmit His teachings is a great tragedy of our times. This feast also reminds us that we will all stand in judgment before Christ the King. Although we are not political or ecclesial rulers, and so our influence in the public sphere is limited, we must nevertheless honor Christ as King in [...]

Cathedra, Kingship and JudgmentDVRodriguez2026-02-09T22:37:21-05:00

Go to the Cave with Faith

DVRodriguez2026-02-03T09:20:52-05:00

Christ was born, named and circumcised in the cave at Bethlehem. Enter therein and consider that this Child, Who is God, came down to earth for love of you and that He suffered so much to pay the penalty for your sins. He has granted you this new year that you may thank and love him more. Yet too often we go through life and our heart never changes. So offer Him your heart, ask him to transform it, making it like to His own Heart. These are the steps we need to take if we truly wish Him to teach [...]

Go to the Cave with FaithDVRodriguez2026-02-03T09:20:52-05:00

Apostle of Divine Love

DVRodriguez2026-01-26T09:12:06-05:00

The feasts of Christmastide emphasize Jesus as our Savior, Teacher, and King. St. John, whom we honor on December 27, was the son of Zebedee and Salome and brother of James. He was the youngest apostle, the disciple whom Jesus loved - because of his purity. St. John was the only Apostle at the foot of the Cross. Our Lord entrusted His own Mother to him. St. John teaches us what it means to love. God’s love for us should be the foundation of our life, our most firm conviction motivating all we do. St. John’s gospel is the most ‘theological’ [...]

Apostle of Divine LoveDVRodriguez2026-01-26T09:12:06-05:00

First Consequence of Christ’s Kingship

DVRodriguez2026-01-30T14:45:29-05:00

Christ is king of all. This does not change. His words resound until the end of the ages. He commands us to teach and baptize all nations. If we neglect –worse, betray– this command, how can we possibly believe He is King? Yet even those ruling His Church reject and scorn His kingship. As an example, consider the Vatican’s gathering of world religions on October 28, 2025. Few Catholics even realize how diabolical was the message delivered by Leo XIV. Take seriously how the Catholic Faith has been lost, even in the Church. We ned to pray and make a much [...]

First Consequence of Christ’s KingshipDVRodriguez2026-01-30T14:45:29-05:00

A New Beginning

DVRodriguez2026-01-11T09:44:55-05:00

St. Alphonsus indicates the true meaning of Christmas in his prayer for this holy day. Reflecting upon it reminds us of the most important graces we need. The Infant Jesus wishes to grant us great spiritual graces this season. Sadly, we don’t value His graces sufficiently, don’t dispose ourselves to receive them, or fail to ask for them. Let us call to mind the tears He shed for us. Consider how much He loves us – a truth manifested at Christmas more than nearly any other day – and thus strive to receive and return His love.

A New BeginningDVRodriguez2026-01-11T09:44:55-05:00

Our Lady Co-Redemptrix by Her Maternity

DVRodriguez2025-12-12T17:10:02-05:00

All the elect are called to cooperate with Our Lord in His work of the redemption of the world. Seriously take this to heart, because it is the purpose of your life. You are supposed to be cooperating with Our Lord in the salvation of the world, first your own salvation and then the salvation of those God places in your life. Our Lady has three distinct rights to the title Co-Redemptrix. In the same sense as the elect, but to a decree which no others approach, Mary cooperated in the salvation of all. Then, in a manner which no other [...]

Our Lady Co-Redemptrix by Her MaternityDVRodriguez2025-12-12T17:10:02-05:00

Our Lady’s Heart Serves as Our Model

DVRodriguez2025-12-11T15:05:55-05:00

Many prayers used by the Church at Holy Mass come from the Psalms. These reveal to us the heart of prayer and the Heart of Mary (e.g. today’s Offertory from Ps 30). Having true devotion to the Immaculate Heart means striving to model our heart after Mary’s. Seek to receive Holy Communion with her heart. Seek to pray with the dispositions of her heart. Seek to fulfill your daily duty with her mindset. Above all, accept trails and difficulties with the spirit of Our Lady.

Our Lady’s Heart Serves as Our ModelDVRodriguez2025-12-11T15:05:55-05:00

La Virgen María es Corredentora

DVRodriguez2025-12-11T13:50:44-05:00

Aclaremos la doctrina que la Virgen María merece el título de corredentora. Su coperación maternal fue indispensable y dependía de ella individualmente. Sus dolores -que llamamos su compasión- dan una nueva dimensión a la Pasión de Cristo y, por voluntad divina, se incluyen en los sufrimientos de Cristo mediante los cuales obtuvo la redención de todos los elegidos. Esta doctrina sobre María aclara y protege la verdad de la obra redentora de su Hijo y la verdad de que Dios llama a cada cristiano a participar en la obra de la redención.

La Virgen María es CorredentoraDVRodriguez2025-12-11T13:50:44-05:00

Son Pocos los Cristianos Verdaderos

DVRodriguez2025-12-09T08:56:14-05:00

En el mundo hay dos bandos: los de Jesús (que son pocos) y los del mundo y el diablo (que son muy numerosos). Los cristianos deben comenzar y terminar cada día con la Señal de la Santa Cruz. Deben ser valientes y unidos, como cruzados, para luchar contra el mundo con todas sus fuerzas. San Luis de Montfort nos enseña que el verdadero cristiano es un amigo de la Cruz. El mejor ejemplo nos lo da la Santísima Virgen María. Esforcémonos por imitarla.

Son Pocos los Cristianos VerdaderosDVRodriguez2025-12-09T08:56:14-05:00