Fr. Michael Rodriguez

Be Holy Renounce the World

2021-06-05T19:10:57-04:00

The Holy Ghost comes to sanctify us and this sanctification is the extension and completion of the work He began in Christ. Two very important truths about holiness are: [1] God’s certain will is that you be holy and [2] Holiness is union with God and detachment from the world. This love for God and separation from the world shine forth in the lives of ALL the saints. Yet we do not emphasize nearly enough this necessary abnegation of the world. Too many think they are filled with the Holy Ghost while primarily focusing on worldly matters. Yet St. John infallibly [...]

Be Holy Renounce the World2021-06-05T19:10:57-04:00

Heart of Mary Pray for Us

2021-06-05T19:16:06-04:00

Two brief daily sermons on the Immaculate Heart of Mary. August is a month specially dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. At Fatima, God placed special emphasis on this devotion. It is the ideal devotion for our time as it counteracts the great evils of our age. God wishes to use this devotion to save souls from hell and guarantees that in the end, the Immaculate Heart will triumph.

Heart of Mary Pray for Us2021-06-05T19:16:06-04:00

God Desires Devotion to the Immaculate Heart

2024-11-26T15:56:40-05:00

Three brief daily sermons on the Immaculate Heart of Mary. - Over the last two centuries, God has shown - through many events – that He wants to save souls through the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Among these events we can name the Miraculous Medal, the Confraternity of the IHM, and Pope Pius XII’s consecration to the IHM. - Our Lord revealed to St. Mechtilde how pleased He is with devotion to His Mother’s Immaculate Heart. Our Lady’s humility, purity, virtues, and love were so great that she drew the Eternal Son from the Father’s bosom, attracting Him so powerfully that [...]

God Desires Devotion to the Immaculate Heart2024-11-26T15:56:40-05:00

Light Salvation Glory

2021-06-05T15:55:03-04:00

Candlemas concludes Christmas, a season in which we focus on the light, salvation, and glory which is the Infant Jesus. Twelve witnesses of the Christmas Mystery show us how (1) He brings Light to those in darkness; (2) He brings salvation to those who walk in this Light; (3) and He gives glory to those who live and die as children of the Light. For Catholics, blessed Candles symbolize Jesus Christ, who is the Light of the world. Consider twelve occasions on which one can use blessed candles with faith and devotion.

Light Salvation Glory2021-06-05T15:55:03-04:00

Age of the Immaculate Heart

2021-06-05T15:57:27-04:00

We are living in the Age of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Seven among the many signs witnessing to this are: [1] The Miraculous Medal; [2] the Archconfraternity est. at OL Victory Parish; [3] The Green Scapular; [4] Fatima; [5] Pontevedra; [6] Beauraing; and [7] Pius XII's consecration and establishment of a universal feast. Father provides four ways one can grow in devotion to the Immaculate Heart and concludes with comparisons between Jesus and Mary meant to inspire greater fervor for this indispensable devotion.

Age of the Immaculate Heart2021-06-05T15:57:27-04:00

Sorrow and Death

2021-06-05T13:41:43-04:00

Today, Holy Mother Church begins to prepare us for Lent by calling us to reflect on sorrow and death. These are caused by sin (any willful thought, desire, word, action or omission forbidden by the law of God). There is nothing more basic to our life as Catholics than turning away from sin and turning to God. We must do this every day. During Lent, the Church specifically calls us to focus upon the misery of fallen mankind and the fatal consequences of sin, for that shall motivate us spiritually to will the rejection of sin. Mind you, this is HARD [...]

Sorrow and Death2021-06-05T13:41:43-04:00

Charity is Absolutely Essential

2021-06-05T13:46:35-04:00

The purpose of Lent is to help us turn away from sin and turn to God. This is hard work! We pray, fast and give alms in order to imitate Christ by sharing in His Passion. These Lenten penances serve as exterior manifestations of our faith, hope and charity. Today let us focus upon charity, which is absolutely essential for salvation. This reality is exemplified in the lives of two third century Antiochians: Sapricius the priest and Nicephorus the layman who suffered under the persecution of Valerian (260 AD). How willing are you to forgive and to ask for forgiveness? Let [...]

Charity is Absolutely Essential2021-06-05T13:46:35-04:00

Stir up Faith in Baptism

2021-06-05T13:42:54-04:00

* Sermon from the Baptism of Fr. Rodríguez's nephew, Michael Sean Mary Athanasius * St. Frances de Sales would gather youths around the sacred font in which they had been baptized, saying: “This spot should be dearest to us, for it is here that we were made children of God!” They would praise and thank God, kiss the font on bended knee, and then scatter off to their games. Baptism points to the grandeur, immensity and love of God. How can one ever sufficiently appreciate the miracle of grace which takes place at the baptismal font? A poor wretched sinner and [...]

Stir up Faith in Baptism2021-06-05T13:42:54-04:00

Prepare Well for Death

2025-03-03T12:41:16-05:00

Three brief daily sermons. [1] Ash Wednesday Lent begins with death. In order to live for God we must die to sin and the passing cares of this world. In order to live a holy life we must think about the reality of death like the saints. During Lent, keep your own death before your eyes. [2] Mar 2 Oh what a folly is the world that never thinks upon death. We must prepare well for our death, for it will come upon us at the moment we least expect. Your eternity depends on your death. Resolve at this moment to [...]

Prepare Well for Death2025-03-03T12:41:16-05:00

Perfect Thy Charity

2021-06-05T13:48:31-04:00

Three brief daily sermons. [1] Feb 27 Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows was an Italian Passionist who died of tuberculosis at the young age of 24 (+1862). He truly lived his life so as to be “lost in God” Who is all charity. [2] Feb 28 Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are meant to help us perfect our charity. Prayer helps us grow in love of God for His sake. Fasting helps us die to self-interest and love our selves for God’s sake. Almsgiving helps us to grow in love of neighbor for the sake of God. [3] Mar 4 The [...]

Perfect Thy Charity2021-06-05T13:48:31-04:00
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