Fr. Simplicius

More people know about the Ark of the Covenant from the movie Raiders of the Lost Ark rather than from Sacred Scripture. In truth, the Ark was a sign of God's power, presence, and providence. It served as a throne for God and contained proofs of God's covenant with His people. The Ark was constructed from incorruptible wood and plated with precious gold. In short, it was made according to a perfect design revealed by God. The Ark was hidden by the Prophet Jeremiah on Mount Nebo (2 Machabees 2:4-8). Yet the True Ark is Our Blessed Mother, and some Protestants have [...]

'O happy Rome, whom the most glorious blood [of St. Peter and St. Paul] forever consecrate while ages flow.' Relying on (1) Pope Pius XI's Act of Consecration of the Human Race to the Sacred Heart, (2) the historical account of Titus destroying Jerusalem in 70 AD, and (3) scripture and tradition regarding Ss. Peter and Paul, Father explains how the New Covenant God establishes with His Church - which is Roman Catholic - superscedes the Old Covenant with the Jews. Thus, all Catholics must be 'Roman.' For example, I learned that Catholics first began using the adjective Roman Catholic during [...]

When offered to the Father, the Precious Blood of Jesus brings down an abundance of mercy and forgiveness. Using both theology, Scripture, and lessons from the Old Testament, Father explains why His Blood is so powerful to save and heal. Let us never forget, "Christ is the Lamb that was slain from the foundation of the world" (Apoc 13:8).