Fr. Michael Rodriguez

Consider the infinite mystery of the Precious Blood of the God-man, which was shed to cleanse our souls of sin and open for us the gates of Heaven. [1] This IS the price of our redemption. [2] It lay in the mind of God from all eternity to redeem man in this manner. St. Bernard calls the Precious Blood a trumpet that calls to Heaven for mercy. St. Catherine of Siena exhorts men to forget themselves and keep their memory ever filled with the Blood of their Redeemer. Aptly does this describe the life of a faithful Catholic - to die to one’s self and to [...]

In considering the Trinity, we do well to familiarize ourselves with the Athanasian Creed. The mystery of the Holy Trinity is, after all, the substance of the New Testament. It is greatest of all mysteries since it is the fountain and origin of them all. It is the central mystery of Christian Faith and life, for it is the mystery of God in Himself. In fact, in order to know and contemplate this Mystery, the angels were created in Heaven and men upon earth. Consider twelve brief examples of how this Mystery is the source of all the mysteries of the Faith and the Light which enlightens them all [...]

St. Paul exclaims, “But by the grace of God I am what I am and His grace in me has not been void.” Consider the mystery of grace – increase your awareness of its grandeur! - strengthen your conviction in its great value! Grace is a supernatural gift of God. It is above and beyond human nature. We can’t grasp it with our senses or fully comprehend it with our reason. Yet it is through sanctifying grace that we become sharers in the divine nature – we become like God – and only by it can we enter Heaven and exist therein. If you wish to consider the value of grace, know that one single soul in a state of grace has more value before [...]

In 1216, St. Dominic founded the Order of Preachers for the express purpose of proclaiming the doctrine of the Church and defending it against errors. St. Dominic is also well known for meriting the reception of the Rosary from our Lady (though the Rosary’s origin is in apostolic times), the Ash Wednesday Miracle, and the admirable purity of his heart.

On the occasion of a 25th wedding anniversary, Father provides six important lessons for married couples. [1] Grow in devotion to the Holy Family. [2] Always give thanks to God for your marriage. [3] Unceasingly beg God for the graces your marriage and family needs. [4] Treat your marriage with great esteem and reverence. [5] Above all, raise your children to know, love and serve God. [6] Finally, foster great reverence for and subjection to God.

It’s the middle of Lent and we all need an exhortation. Father reminds us that we must be motivated by love for God, love for the Blessed Mother, and love for the Faith. In the midst of our great crisis, there is a monumental battle for the marriage and family, a battle for truth and Catholic worship, and a battle for souls - with eternal consequences. He asks us to pray three Hail Mary’s, specifically for [1] the grace to see, [1] the grace to value the soul, and [3] the grace to fight for the Faith, with charity, patience and [...]

Two brief sermons from the recent Fatima Conference - Only one thing is necessary - not honors, riches or pleasures – but that we save our souls. This is why Our Lady came to Fatima: to contribute mightily to the salvation of souls. - We are living in a time of almost total darkness with a myriad of diabolical attacks against the sanctity of marriage, including divorce, contraception, abortion, sodomy, radical feminism, and absent men. God has willed to bring salvation to our times through the Immaculate Heart of His most holy Mother. The immense charity and grace which fill Mary’s heart are health and salvation for every single marriage and family on the [...]

Jesus is the Truth. He always speaks the truth. So why it is that so many do not believe Him? We lack Faith. Today we begin our Lenten mission with the goal of growing in faith. What a blessing to make these spiritual exercises during Passiontide, a time of an immense outpouring of grace to believe in Christ. And still the majority who witnessed Our Lord’s Passion and Death were not moved to belief. So let us instead imitate the father in Mark’s gospel and fervently pray: “Lord I believe, help my unbelief.” The just man liveth by faith and without faith it is impossible to please God. [...]