Fr. Michael Rodriguez

Reparation and the Precious Blood

DVRodriguez2022-10-17T07:15:15-04:00

Holy Mass, Confession, and Holy Communion are the great vessels, or fountains, of the Precious Blood. We must place the greatest importance upon them, for their power is far above our devotions and sacramentals. These three are also the greatest means to make reparation. We must open our eyes to see how great is this need. Remember your sins first, then those of the Church and the world - there is so much ingratitude, indifference and infidelity. By reparation we 'balance' the evil with good and console Our Lord and Our Lady.

Reparation and the Precious BloodDVRodriguez2022-10-17T07:15:15-04:00

Saints of July and the Precious Blood

DVRodriguez2022-10-08T07:00:48-04:00

The greatest fruits of the Precious Blood are the saints and martyrs. Consider, for example the life of St. Christina of Bolsena. Many don't realize her connection to the great Eucharistic Miracle which took place over her relics one thousand years after her martyrdom. The link to the Precious Blood is seen in other great saints we venerate in July, such as St. James the Greater, St. Ann, and St. Mary Magdalene. Pray for the specific graces exemplified by these saints and specifically associated with the infinite power of the Precious Blood.

Saints of July and the Precious BloodDVRodriguez2022-10-08T07:00:48-04:00

Adoration Protection and Reparation

DVRodriguez2022-10-06T08:38:44-04:00

How often do you think about the Precious Blood, the price Our Lord paid for your redemption? In order to be cleansed of sin, we need the application to our souls of this Precious Blood. Adore and invoke the Precious Blood. Even little children can offer this prayer: 'Blood of Jesus, help me!' Recall one of His seven sheddings each day of the week and beg for the specific graces associated with it. Reparation is also essential St. Veronica, pray for us.

Adoration Protection and ReparationDVRodriguez2022-10-06T08:38:44-04:00

Precious Blood and Catholic Devotions

DVRodriguez2022-09-26T00:26:16-04:00

Hear O Lord my voice with which i have cried to Thee. Abel's blood cried to Heaven for vengeance. All these prayers are fulfilled and perfected in Christ's Precious Blood, which has infinite power to save, protect, heal and sanctify. Adore the Precious Blood, especially every time you are at Mass. Meditate upon how inanimately connected it is to all our Catholic devotions. Pray the Chaplet of the Holy Wounds or the Rosary of the Five Wounds. Strive for the two greatest fruits of this devotion!

Precious Blood and Catholic DevotionsDVRodriguez2022-09-26T00:26:16-04:00

Las Obligaciones Del Estado

DVRodriguez2022-09-23T08:26:36-04:00

Solo podemos llegar al cielo porque nuestro Señor Jesucristo derramó su preciosísima sangre por nosotros. Esta efusión de la sangre de Cristo se renueva en el sacrificio de la santa misa. La iglesia católica ha enseñado cuáles son las obligaciones de cada estado respecto a Dios. El estado debe dar gracias a Dios, debe reconocer su soberanía, y debe respetar sus leyes. Además, el estado también tiene la obligación de ofrecer a Dios el verdadero culto y apoyar a la verdadera religión.

Las Obligaciones Del EstadoDVRodriguez2022-09-23T08:26:36-04:00

Soberanía Absoluta del Sagrado Corazón

DVRodriguez2022-09-23T09:17:31-04:00

El Sagrado Corazón tiene amor predilecto por los pecadores. Jesús desea reinar a través de Su amor. Él es rey soberano de todos los individuos, familias y naciones. La sociedad civil tiene que organizarse según los principios católicos. Debemos promover los aspectos reales y sociales de Su reinado. Todos los que tienen el derecho de mandar reciben su autoridad de Dios. El estado tiene la responsabilidad de salvaguardar la ley de Dios. Sin embargo, Cristo Rey es despreciado y rechazado casi universalmente. Increíblemente, esto también es cierto dentro de la Iglesia Católica. Haz lo mejor que puedas para ofrecer reparación al [...]

Soberanía Absoluta del Sagrado CorazónDVRodriguez2022-09-23T09:17:31-04:00

Public and Social Crime

DVRodriguez2022-09-20T14:14:12-04:00

Anyone who has authority - religious or secular - has that power from God and each one who exercises authority must exercise it in accordance with God's law. It is a public crime to act as if there is no God or that the true religion can't be known by a state. In Immortale Dei (1885), Pope Leo XIII explains the duties of the state towards God. He provides the doctrine all Catholics must believe; we must draw out its practical conclusion.

Public and Social CrimeDVRodriguez2022-09-20T14:14:12-04:00

Absolute Sovereignty of the Sacred Heart

DVRodriguez2022-09-18T06:37:36-04:00

What Jesus desires above all is our hearts and He wants to reign and rule in our hearts through His love. The Sacred Heart has a very special love for sinners and a great desire for their conversion. We must promote the kingly and social aspects of His reign. Civil society has to be organized according to Catholic principles. The state has the responsibility to safeguard God's law and make sure it is obeyed by all. Yet Christ's Heart, love, and reign are almost universally scorned, despised and rejected. Incredibly enough, this is also true within the Catholic Church. Do the [...]

Absolute Sovereignty of the Sacred HeartDVRodriguez2022-09-18T06:37:36-04:00

Feasts After Pentecost

DVRodriguez2022-09-12T09:25:42-04:00

The Catholic Faith exists to make the truth of the Blessed Trinity known to all men and thereby give God glory. Yet man can't come to know the truth about God on his own. The great liturgical feasts from Pentecost through November are especially dedicated to pray for the help of the Holy Ghost. It is He who reveals the truth about God and conforms men to Christ. Consider, for example, why the pope instituted the Feast of Corpus Christi. If we truly believed in Jesus' Real Presence, how would our life be different?

Feasts After PentecostDVRodriguez2022-09-12T09:25:42-04:00

Gods Ways Are Far Above Our Ways

DVRodriguez2022-09-05T10:22:58-04:00

Too often we complain to God, we doubt God, or even think He is cruel. Our error lies in interpreting God based on our experience and understanding. Instead, the foundation must be the Blessed Trinity. All the mysteries of our faith flow from and lead us to that Ultimate Reality. God's was are incomprehensible to us. We must trust and make continual acts of faith in His infinite wisdom and goodness. In hindsight, I see how great blessings have come from my trials and sorrows. This is true for everyone who remains faithful.

Gods Ways Are Far Above Our WaysDVRodriguez2022-09-05T10:22:58-04:00