Fr. Michael Rodriguez

Gold Frankincense Myrrh

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To some degree or another, your family is weighed down by the darkness of sin. This is the greatest problem in our marriages and family. Christ is the light we so much need. Let us draw grace from the light of Christmas, Epiphany, and the Holy Family. In this centenary year of Our Lady of Fatima, note how she too brings the light needed by our families to convert. In a letter to Cardinal Cafara, Sr. Lucia wrote: “The final battle between the Lord and the reign of Satan will be about marriage and the family… this is the decisive issue.” [...]

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Twelve Lights of Epiphany

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There are many mysteries hidden in the great Christmas feast of the Epiphany. These mysteries bring light to the spiritual life. Let us consider “Twelve Lights of Epiphany”, that is, twelve examples of mysteries and lessons for the spiritual life contained in this great feast. For example: The world is against Christ, rejects His light, and denies the supernatural. Yet a mysterious interplay between grace and nature pervades our life. In fact, every single human being is born to adore Christ as Lord, God, and King, and to worship Him as He commands. We will face many trials, but must relentlessly [...]

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Saint Agnes

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St. Agnes of Rome is honored as both virgin and martyr. Her intercession is invoked every day by Holy Mother Church in the Roman Canon. St. Ambrose sung her praises as an exemplary model of purity in body and faith. Let us seek her intercession using the prayers offered by the Church on her feast day.

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Immaculate Heart Brings Light of Christ

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Two key themes of the Christmas season are [1] adoration of the Child Jesus who is God and King; and [2] the joy of salvation. At Christmas, our Lady brought forth Christ into the world; at Fatima she does the same with even greater power. Let us draw light from the inexhaustible grace of Christmas through her message at Fatima. It is the gospel message and is most necessary for our time. At the Wedding of Cana, Mary told her Son, “They have no wine” and in turn He commanded the servants to address her request and performed a great miracle. [...]

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