Fr. Michael Rodriguez

How to Glorify the Blessed Trinity

DVRodriguez2023-06-30T17:35:15-04:00

Everything in our holy religion is related to the great mystery of the Blessed Trinity; for example: the Sacraments, the angels, the Rosary, the psalms, and all our prayers.The Family mirrors the Trinity and is supremely sacred. That's why today's transgenderism is absolutely abhorrent; it is a direct and terrible attack upon the Blessed Trinity. In our times so much glory is being taken away from God and directed instead towards man. Yet we are called to give God glory! The first step is to know the Truth about Him. The second is to love and serve Him. A key element [...]

How to Glorify the Blessed TrinityDVRodriguez2023-06-30T17:35:15-04:00

Each of Us is Wounded

DVRodriguez2023-06-22T09:45:36-04:00

Who is the Holy Ghost? What does He do? How are we to pray to Him? We find a simple answer in the Church's prayer. Come, and bring us the Truth. Come, and fill us with Thy Love. The Holy Ghost comes to heal the wounds which we all carry in our heart and soul, wounds caused by those we should trust most and who should most willingly sacrifice for us. We can't do it on our own. Without Him we are lost. Invoke the Holy Ghost, asking Him to enlighten, purify, console, heal, strengthen and sanctify you.

Each of Us is WoundedDVRodriguez2023-06-22T09:45:36-04:00

The Original Novena

DVRodriguez2023-06-22T08:41:32-04:00

I exhort you to live according to the world, but according to the liturgical year. For example, this period is the origin of the novena, a privileged form of prayer. I recommend you pray a novena to the Holy Ghost in the nine days leading up to Pentecost and another during the nine days following Pentecost.

The Original NovenaDVRodriguez2023-06-22T08:41:32-04:00

Devoción a la Virgen María y al Espíritu Santo

DVRodriguez2023-06-20T21:24:32-04:00

Os exhorto a vivir los días no según el mundo, sino según el año litúrgico. Por ejemplo, este periodo es el origen de la novena, una forma privilegiada de rezar. Además, debemos pedir "Ven Espíritu Santo..." y rezar las tres oraciones principales de la Iglesia al Espíritu Santo. Pero rezar no es suficiente, hay que desprenderse de las cosas del mundo y confiar en la ayuda e intercesión de la Virgen María. El Espíritu Santo va al alma donde está muy presente la Santísima Virgen, su esposa, para unirse a ella y a realizar obras grandes.

Devoción a la Virgen María y al Espíritu SantoDVRodriguez2023-06-20T21:24:32-04:00

Quién es el Espíritu Santo

DVRodriguez2023-06-20T16:57:19-04:00

¿Quién es el Espíritu Santo? ¿Qué hace? ¿Y cómo debemos invocarlo? Él es espíritu de la verdad y de la caridad. Por nosotros mismos somos incapaces de conocer, enseñar y amar a la verdad. Debemos rezar: ¡Ven Espíritu Santo! Todos llevamos heridas en el corazón; Él viene a sanarlas.

Quién es el Espíritu SantoDVRodriguez2023-06-20T16:57:19-04:00

Three Stories of Our Lady

DVRodriguez2023-08-20T17:21:43-04:00

Father shares three true stories to encourage you to be more devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary. He exhorts you to place greater confidence in her and never tire in taking your prayers to her. These stories – Our Lady of Montserrat, St. Joan of Arc, and The Bouquet from 1857 – also provide an example for mothers (and children). He concludes with twelve simple ways to practice devotion to Mary (in honor of the twelve stars of her crown).

Three Stories of Our LadyDVRodriguez2023-08-20T17:21:43-04:00

We Must Recognize the Risen Lord

DVRodriguez2023-05-31T06:22:13-04:00

Some disciples adored the Risen Christ, yet others doubted. All had difficulty recognizing Him. Why? His appearance is clearly different. He chooses to remain with us in His mysteries. Thus, our focus should be on how He is present at Mass – by faith and by the power of the Holy Ghost. Sadly, many aspects of the Mew Mass deform our belief in the Mass and our understanding of what it means to participate in the Mass. Pay special attention to Our Lady's role in the Mass and participate in the Mass after her example.

We Must Recognize the Risen LordDVRodriguez2023-05-31T06:22:13-04:00

Teach and Baptize All Nations

DVRodriguez2023-05-23T07:52:17-04:00

Let us dwell on the final words Christ speaks on earth before ascending (Mt 28:16-20). Do you believe Christ has power to do all things? Do you act as if He does? He told the pope and bishops they must teach His truth to everyone. He call you to this as well, i.e. according to your state of life. In the Infant Church we see already present every essential element. It is here that Christ fulfills His great promise: to always remain with His Church. It is here that Faith grows.

Teach and Baptize All NationsDVRodriguez2023-05-23T07:52:17-04:00

Mane Nobiscum

DVRodriguez2023-05-22T08:06:42-04:00

Read the resurrection accounts with faith for a deeper understanding. Far too many people invent their own way of believing in Jesus. Instead, note how Christ establishes His Church and chooses to remain with us (Teaching, Apostles, Mass, Eucharist). These are patterns He continues to this day. Follow the examples of St. Mary Magdalene, the Emmaus disciples, and St. Thomas. With great desire remain with Christ!

Mane NobiscumDVRodriguez2023-05-22T08:06:42-04:00

Twelve Apparitions of the Risen Lord

DVRodriguez2023-05-10T13:16:38-04:00

The Risen Lord calls His disciples to know Him and believe in Him in a deeper way, i.e. through faith. And He provides the necessary grace. We see this in twelve apparitions between the resurrection and ascension (ten from scripture, two from tradition). During this time, Christ is setting the pattern for all those who come after to follow. He reveals Himself in His Church by His teaching and His Sacraments.

Twelve Apparitions of the Risen LordDVRodriguez2023-05-10T13:16:38-04:00