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Holy Matrimony is Practicing for Heaven

DVRodriguez2023-01-13T09:36:20-05:00

The bride and groom who marry do not have true love. What they have has the potential to reach perfection as authentic ennobling love. Sadly, it can also develop into a mere coexistence and ignobility. Which shall it be? In this world, suffering is the proof of love and gives love its meaning and value. Love in marriage must mirror the love of the Blessed Trinity. It is indissoluble and self-effacing, thereby spirating love and life. Sacrifice your excellence. Bear one another. In the company of saints we become saints. The moving example of Saint Eulogius and the Cripple teach us [...]

Holy Matrimony is Practicing for HeavenDVRodriguez2023-01-13T09:36:20-05:00

Pray the Holy Name

DVRodriguez2024-01-02T10:33:11-05:00

Jesus' holy Name is all powerful because of the Name who bears it. His Name highlights His mission as our Savior. In particular, it represents His love and power. It is the shortest and simplest prayer. "Jesus, I love Thee. Jesus, I live for Thee. Jesus, I suffer for Thee. Jesus, I die for Thee. Jesus, save me."

Pray the Holy NameDVRodriguez2024-01-02T10:33:11-05:00

Mary Kept All These Words in Her Heart

DVRodriguez2023-01-09T08:03:09-05:00

Be not like those lost in worldliness or who forget Christmas after the 25th. Christmas lasts until February 2! During this time, focus on the great mission God entrusted to Our Lady. No one knew Christ as profoundly as Mary. No one is a more competent guide and teacher. She lived the very life of Christ. Imitate her 'Christmas' example of pondering every word, deed and detail of her Divine Son and of comforting her life to those most sacred mysteries. Know that the Hail Mary is an exemplary prayer of praise and petition which glorifies God.

Mary Kept All These Words in Her HeartDVRodriguez2023-01-09T08:03:09-05:00

Fix Your Eyes on Heart on the Divine Child

DVRodriguez2023-01-08T07:42:35-05:00

Keeping our physical gaze on the Divine Child helps us keep our heart fixed on Him. Imitate Our Lady and never take your eyes off Her Son. The world has many attractions and human weakness fills us with doubt. Imitate. Yet Christmas is filled with beauty to help incline us towards the grace and truth Christ brings. We set our heart on Christ alone by always obeying Him, pleasing Him, desiring Him, and submitting to God's holy will.

Fix Your Eyes on Heart on the Divine ChildDVRodriguez2023-01-08T07:42:35-05:00

Mirada Fija en El Niño Dios

DVRodriguez2023-01-11T07:38:18-05:00

Debido a nuestra naturaleza humana, los signos exteriores nos impactan. Por eso el mundo es tan atrayente. Y precisamente por eso Dios nos da la gran belleza de la Navidad. No debemos apartar nuestra vista del rostro de la Virgen Maria ni de su Divino Hijo. Tener la mirada fija así tiene sentido exterior e interior. Queremos [1] obedecer a Dios; [2] complacer solo a Jesús; [3] aceptar la voluntad de Dios; y [4] solo desear a Dios.

Mirada Fija en El Niño DiosDVRodriguez2023-01-11T07:38:18-05:00

The Nativity Scene

DVRodriguez2022-12-28T08:49:49-05:00

In 1223, with the Pope's blessing, St. Francis created the first Nativity Scene. He wanted to kindle devotion by reliving the historical birth of Christ. Indeed miracles were subsequently associated with this "Feast of feasts." Throughout Advent we longed for His Coming. Angels now beckon us to the Nativity Scene. Jesus comes in gentleness and mercy, not judgment or condemnation. He comes as a Lamb (Agnus Dei), a willing victim, born for the purpose of dying. Come, let us adore Him.

The Nativity SceneDVRodriguez2022-12-28T08:49:49-05:00

Everlasting Fire or Life

DVRodriguez2022-12-28T08:50:08-05:00

Prepare for a happy death, which is not the same as a painless death. To die as softly as one drops off asleep and awaking to find an angry Judge and an everlasting fire is not a happy death. St. Lawrence and St. Agnes had happy painful deaths. A happy death is one in the state of grace, for this — and this alone — means eternal salvation. The less debt one owes to God's justice, the happier one's death. Cease not to pray for the souls in Purgatory, that they may be worthy of God.

Everlasting Fire or LifeDVRodriguez2022-12-28T08:50:08-05:00

Ten Greatest Marian Prayers

DVRodriguez2022-12-25T12:34:39-05:00

When a mother is expecting, all her thoughts and actions revolve around her child. If a mere human merits this attention, how much more Christ? It is very sad how the vast majority of Catholics are unprepared for Christmas and do the opposite of what they ought. Much reparation is needed, so grow in your devotion to Our Lady. Familiarize yourself with the Church's ten greatest Marian prayers. God has chosen to come to us through her, so too He desires we go to Him through His Most Holy Mother.

Ten Greatest Marian PrayersDVRodriguez2022-12-25T12:34:39-05:00

As A Man Hopes in His Heart So He Is

DVRodriguez2022-12-18T06:36:51-05:00

Every single human seeks joy, but we are always looking in the wrong place. Our habitual thoughts [hopes] make us who we are. True and lasting joy comes from Christ. Without Him, man is filled with sadness. By abiding in Him, our joy is complete. The Day of Wrath will be one of great joy for those called to eternal beatitude. Christ comes through Our Lady and thus she is the Cause of Our Joy. Nothing should take away our joy for we should allow nothing to take us away from Jesus.

As A Man Hopes in His Heart So He IsDVRodriguez2022-12-18T06:36:51-05:00

Remember Christian Soul This Day and Every Day

DVRodriguez2022-12-17T10:03:06-05:00

The three great feasts of Christ King, All Saints, & All Souls help us glorify God by recognizing the truth about God. We acknowledge Christ's Kingdom is an eternal and universal kingdom and reflect upon the Four Last Things (and Purgatory). Every person, not just Catholics, will be judged. The King will ask, 'Why did you not believe the Truth?' Read Matthew 25 in the context of Christ the King who will come to judge. We must be prepared for we know not when He comes.

Remember Christian Soul This Day and Every DayDVRodriguez2022-12-17T10:03:06-05:00