Fr. Michael Rodriguez

The Holy Ghost is the Power of God

DVRodriguez2021-08-02T14:57:19-04:00

The Holy Ghost has infinite power. He is frequently symbolized as the 'Mighty Hand' or 'Finger' of God. He multiplies, perfects, confirms, and establishes grace in man. He seeks to guide the faithful Christian. Yet in addition to the True Faith and True Worship, one needs humility and docility to be attentive to His promptings. The Holy Ghost awakens in us an urgency to fight against the world, the flesh, and the devil. He reminds us that the devil goes about as a roaring lion (or monstrous serpent) seeking to devour us. As an example, consider Sister Lucia's "Vision of Tuy," [...]

The Holy Ghost is the Power of GodDVRodriguez2021-08-02T14:57:19-04:00

Thou Hast Redeemed Us In Thy Blood

DVRodriguez2021-08-04T13:09:50-04:00

Beware of false prophets, whom you shall know by their fruits. There is much 'rotten fruit' in the Church. Things are not good. The faith is very weak. Few make Holy Hours, vocations are scarce, and the Mass is everywhere shut down. Even worse, the Mass of All Time - which yields much good fruit - is being persecuted. The grave crisis should be obvious to everyone. In response, grow in your devotion to the Precious Blood and seek to imitate Christ in His Passion and Sacrifice. At Mass, "see" with faith our Bloody Lord (instead of the priest), for thus [...]

Thou Hast Redeemed Us In Thy BloodDVRodriguez2021-08-04T13:09:50-04:00

Participate at Mass Through the Precious Blood

DVRodriguez2021-07-24T10:47:10-04:00

The Mystery of the Precious Blood is extremely important to our Catholic Faith and the truth about God. It is very neglected today and few appreciate it. This is one of the reasons why we are suffering through such a grave crisis of Faith. The Feast of the Precious Blood was eliminated from the new liturgical calendar; yet Holy Mother Church's tradition dedicates the entire month of July to this Mystery. In order to believe in God, you must believe in the Precious Blood. It is deeply connected to the Message of Our Lady at Fatima. A marvelous way to participate [...]

Participate at Mass Through the Precious BloodDVRodriguez2021-07-24T10:47:10-04:00

Dar Lugar al Espíritu Santo

DVRodriguez2021-07-22T08:53:01-04:00

Un aspecto esencial de la misión del Espíritu Santo es la santificación y salvación de las almas. Para dar lugar al Espíritu Santo uno tiene que echar fuera el espíritu del mundo, de la carne, y del egoísmo. Una clave para discernir la acción del Espíritu Santo es mantenerse fiel al credo y a la oración, es decir, a la dogma de fe y la liturgia perenne. (Noten que no se ha mantenido esta fidelidad en la iglesia desde el Segundo Concilio Vaticano.) Todos los dones del Espíritu Santo son para la salvación del alma. Tenemos que amar - y defender [...]

Dar Lugar al Espíritu SantoDVRodriguez2021-07-22T08:53:01-04:00

Two Great Obstacles to Grace

DVRodriguez2021-07-24T10:47:26-04:00

The Church gives us the lengthy time of Pentecost to grow in grace. There are two great obstacles which prevent us from responding to the Holy Ghost: the world and the flesh. These are ever-present and unceasingly attack us. Do your best to constantly fight against these two nefarious influences upon your soul.

Two Great Obstacles to GraceDVRodriguez2021-07-24T10:47:26-04:00

Affirm the Real Presence

DVRodriguez2021-07-12T08:10:16-04:00

True Faith in Jesus Christ means that we MUST receive Our Lord in Holy Communion - for He has commanded this! It is not just a faith of words or feeling, but the act of receiving the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ and conforming our life to this truth. If we truly believe, we must do our best to receive Him well; to fast, to prepare well and to thank Him abundantly. An excellent preparation is to renew your baptismal vows and make an Act of Fatih as our First Communicant does.

Affirm the Real PresenceDVRodriguez2021-07-12T08:10:16-04:00

Walk in the Spirit

DVRodriguez2021-07-12T07:10:58-04:00

The Catholic religion exists in order to make the Mystery of the Holy Trinity known and to glorify God. We give Him glory by praising and adoring Him, by thanking and loving Him, by serving Him, and by leading other souls to Him. Reflect upon this often and ask yourself each day, "Am I glorifying God?" How does man render special glory to God the Holy Ghost? By obeying Him, by responding well to the graces He offers, and by begging Him for more grace. Yet how can one differentiate the Holy Ghost's promptings from the devil, the world, and the [...]

Walk in the SpiritDVRodriguez2021-07-12T07:10:58-04:00

St Alphonsus on Queenship of Mary

DVRodriguez2021-06-28T03:52:47-04:00

In the Church's prayers, we address Mary as Queen. St. Alphonsus explains her queenship. As Our Lady's merits exceed that of all the saints and angels, so too does her glory. Let us dedicate ourselves to the service of our Heavenly Queen.

St Alphonsus on Queenship of MaryDVRodriguez2021-06-28T03:52:47-04:00

Vatican Two Had the Spirit of the World

DVRodriguez2021-06-28T03:49:36-04:00

This Pentecost, we highlight just one aspect of the Holy Ghost's mission, that of sanctifying and saving souls. In order to receive the Holy Ghost, we have to 'make space' for Him. In so far as one is filled with the spirit of the world, of the flesh, and of self-love, one does not allow Him to work in our souls. The choking spirit of the world is ubiquitous within the Church. The doors were flung wide for this false spirit at Vatican 2 and it remains the single greatest source of the Church's evils today. Note how tell-tale signs of [...]

Vatican Two Had the Spirit of the WorldDVRodriguez2021-06-28T03:49:36-04:00

La Santa Comunión y Fátima

DVRodriguez2021-06-13T07:04:46-04:00

La misión del Espíritu Santo es completar la obra redentora de Cristo. Êl nos santifica, derramando la gracia que Cristo mereció. Esta misión también es la de la Santísima Virgen Maria. En Fátima, ella advierta de los grandes peligros que esperan a los que no creen en Cristo y no se convierten. Fátima da una gran importancia a la doctrina católica, a caminar en Fe, al bautismo, y a la Santa Comunión. Hay conexión profunda entre la crisis en la fe, la crisis en la Santa Misa y Eucaristía, y la desobediencia al mensaje de la Virgen en Fátima. Para oponer [...]

La Santa Comunión y FátimaDVRodriguez2021-06-13T07:04:46-04:00