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Suffer With Jesus and Mary

DVRodriguez2021-11-02T12:05:20-04:00

A basic rule of the spiritual life is to imitate Jesus and Mary. Marian devotion is not something "invented" by Catholics. Rather, Christ requires it — for He Himself gave His Sorrowful Mother to us at the foot of the Cross. We can never fully appreciate her sorrows for we can't fathom the depth of her love for her Son. However, we can pray for many graces to be more like Jesus and Mary: to hate sin and to ensure insults and ridicule with patience as they did. Pray for the grace to love Jesus and suffer for Him as Our [...]

Suffer With Jesus and MaryDVRodriguez2021-11-02T12:05:20-04:00

Death Penalty Promotes Culture of Life

DVRodriguez2021-10-31T07:21:06-04:00

October is respect life month. Many priests will rightly preach against abortion and euthanasia. But now some will speak against capital punishment. Their error largely stems from an 'enlightenment' rejection of the supernatural, from misunderstanding the nature of punishment, and even from rejecting the existence of hell. Capital punishment actually promotes the Culture of Life! A just execution is an act of obedience to the 5th Commandment, for its purpose is to foster and promote human life. The Church has always accept the use of the death penalty - in fact, it is biblical. This teaching can never be changed.

Death Penalty Promotes Culture of LifeDVRodriguez2021-10-31T07:21:06-04:00

Four Virtues for Spouses

DVRodriguez2021-10-31T07:10:03-04:00

God speaks to you in the lessons for Mass. Today, God calls you to practice four specific virtues: Humility, Meekness, Patience and Charity. These are the four virtues which Our Lord most clearly exhibits in His Passion. You are called to walk worthily in your vocation, and although we have different vocations, each Christian is called to deny himself and carry his cross daily.

Four Virtues for SpousesDVRodriguez2021-10-31T07:10:03-04:00

Thy Kingdom Come

DVRodriguez2022-11-07T12:37:53-05:00

Every time we pray the Our Father, we pray for the coming of Christ's Kingdom. This means we pray for the propagation of His Church, for the conversion of all sinners, and that Christ reign in our heart, mind, will and body. Too many think Christ need not be acknowledged as King by society and nations. Yet all things exist for His honor and glory. Consider these three truths: [1] You must prize God's kingdom above all things. [2] You must labor to obtain His Kingdom. [3] You are an exile and must render a full account of your life.

Thy Kingdom ComeDVRodriguez2022-11-07T12:37:53-05:00

Never Deformed Never Reformed

DVRodriguez2021-10-14T07:27:41-04:00

St. Bruno of Cologne (+1101) founded the Carthusians after witnessing the revival of the corpse of a man condemned for all eternity. This order is considered to be the most ascetic. It has never experienced radical change. The Order has never needed to be reformed because has never been deformed. The Carthusian motto: 'The Cross Stands Still While the World Turns.' The world is always restless. Modern man is rarely at peace and easily distracted. Covid and the vaccine have caused great disruptions. The Church too is greatly agitated from within. Yet tradition remains firm and consistent. Our love for the [...]

Never Deformed Never ReformedDVRodriguez2021-10-14T07:27:41-04:00

Three Meanings of Holy Name of Mary

DVRodriguez2021-10-14T06:52:36-04:00

The holy name 'Mary' has many meanings. Three notable ones which demand our reflection are: Enlightener, Star of the sea, and Sea [of all graces]. Heed St. Bernard's advice: "In dangers, doubts, and difficulties, think of Mary. Call upon Mary. Let not her name depart from thy lips; never allow it to leave your heart." This continual reliance upon Our Lady is the hallmark of a good and faithful Catholic. An excellent aid for meditating more upon Our Lady is the Marian Creed written by St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows. Always do you best to pray the name of [...]

Three Meanings of Holy Name of MaryDVRodriguez2021-10-14T06:52:36-04:00

Holy Angels and the Rosary

DVRodriguez2023-10-05T16:50:04-04:00

Pray and meditate upon the Rosary with the holy Angels; share their joy, sorrow and exaltation. Souls who unite themselves to the angels upon earth have great confidence they will be so be united in Heaven. God sent His most important message for our times through angelic messenger. If you want to help convert sinners (including those whom you love), then offer prayers and sacrifices. Put into practice what the Angel at Fatima asked and imitate his example.

Holy Angels and the RosaryDVRodriguez2023-10-05T16:50:04-04:00

Misterios y Lecciones de la Asunción

DVRodriguez2021-09-19T05:51:22-04:00

La fiesta de hoy conmemora una serie de misterios relacionados con la muerte, asunción y coronación de La Virgen Santísima. Estos misterios revelan la bondad infinita de Dios y demuestran cómo Santa María aun más nos esta ayudando y preocupando por nosotros sus hijos. Veamos ciertas 'luces' (o sea, lecciones espirituales) que nos vienen de estos grandes misterios. [1] La muerte de María fue preciosa y gozosa, porque ella estuvo completamente libre de las tres cosas que hacen que la muerte sea amarga: [a] El apego al mundo; [b] El remordimiento por los pecados; [c] La incertidumbre de la salvación. [2] [...]

Misterios y Lecciones de la AsunciónDVRodriguez2021-09-19T05:51:22-04:00

La Grandeza de la Misa

DVRodriguez2021-09-19T04:20:43-04:00

A lo largo de los siglos, la Iglesia, guiada por el Espíritu Santo, ha adornado la Misa con himnos, oraciones, y ceremonias santas. La Iglesia ha envuelto la celebración de este Sacrificio divino con un velo místico para llenar a los fieles de temor religioso y una reverencia profunda, instándolos a una contemplación seria y meditación piadosa. El Papa Inocencio I (~ 400 A.D.) afirma que la liturgia romana proviene de San Pedro y todos deben observar este rito. No sabemos cómo se desarrollará este ataque grave de Bregoglio y los modernistas contra la Misa (la fe católica y a Cristo [...]

La Grandeza de la MisaDVRodriguez2021-09-19T04:20:43-04:00

Our Lady Within St Annes Womb

DVRodriguez2021-09-13T10:22:14-04:00

Within St. Anne's womb, the Blessed Virign Mary was continuously occupied with ten pious exercises. These express the sentiments in her Immaculate Herat. They did not require external activity as she was still a tiny infant. Thus, we can practice them at Mass. We will thereby more actively participate at, and derive more spiritual fruit from, the Holy Sacrifice. Too often we doubt - deep down - that God is all-good, all-wise, and all-powerful. If we had greater confidence - faith! - then we would have nothing to worry about. Strive to foster a greater devotion to Mary's Immaculate Heart and [...]

Our Lady Within St Annes WombDVRodriguez2021-09-13T10:22:14-04:00