Holy Thursday 2024 These are the most sacred days of the liturgical year, because they make present the very act of our Redemption. The Holy Oils, from the Mass of the Chrism, receive their efficacy from the Holy Eucharist. Today is the birthday of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, which was offered in anticipation…
1st Sunday in Lent 2024 We are particularly the objects of temptation during this season in which God is calling us to sanctity. During the temptation of Christ in the desert, Our Lord was not drawn to the evil as we are. St. Margaret of Cortona after discovering her lover’s body, made a complete conversion…
Ash Wednesday 2024 The Church reminds us of the fate that awaits all men. We are mortal and destined to return to dust. The sacramental of blessed ashes reminds us of our mortality and also the transient nature of worldly glory. From the triumphant Roman generals to the Byzantine emperors, a Memento Mori has been…
Sexagesima Sunday 2024 St. Gregory tells us that this Gospel needs no explanation, because Our Lord explained it Himself. We must ask ourselves, are we the “good ground” or are we the “bad ground”? It is a dogma of our Faith that everyone, without discrimination, is given the chance to be saved. If we are…
3rd Sunday after Epiphany 2024 St. Paul teaches us to be at peace with all men when it is possible. Of course, there are times when peace is not possible, but for a good Catholic war is only for the sake of restoring the peace once again. A person who is vengeful in his anger…
3rd Sunday of Advent 2023 Gaudete Sunday – This is a day in which we take joy in our Catholic Faith, a day without anxiety or trouble of heart. We must make our petitions known to God, trusting that they will be answered in the best way possible. God gives us the grace to ask…
25th Sunday after Pentecost 2023 The Introit and other prayers of this Mass are repeated every Sunday in the weeks approaching the conclusion of the liturgical year. The Church’s prayer gives us hope for our impending judgment. The Collect reminds us that we must not simply rely on words, but we must also act. A…
All Souls Day Evening 2023 Our bodies at the time of death are separated from our souls and undergo corruption. All the souls of the departed will hear the voice of the Son of God at the Last Judgment. It is an ancient practice, and one that is natural to man, to pray for the…
All Souls Day 2023 The Mass of the dead is really the Mass of life. Virtually nobody prays for the dead, which is a great injustice. Although Purgatory is not formally denied, it is simply never mentioned. We must pray for the priests and religious who held fast to the true traditions of our Faith,…
15th Sunday after Pentecost 2023 No other religion has produced saints as the Catholic Church has. The greatest mark of the Church is her holiness. Discretion is one of the best ways to practice charity. It allows us to know when to offer correction and when to simply let our example teach our neighbor. Charity…
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