16th Sunday after Pentecost 2017 The Holy Spirit speaks to us through the Epistle and Gospel of every Mass so we should pay close attention. He also aids us in our spiritual life which must be grounded in charity. We should learn to trust the Advocate and not ourselves because we are often attached to…
15th Sunday after Pentecost 2017 Our Lord’s first public raising from the dead is the Gospel for today. Moved at the sight of the widow of Naim, Christ miraculously brought her only child back to life with the words, “Young man, I say to thee arise”. After explaining this story we begin a tour of the chapel…
Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2017 Our Lady’s seven sorrows do not encompass all that She suffered during Her life but these are the important ones which prepared Her to be our Compassionate Mother. The reverse of the Miraculous Medal, which was given us by our Heavenly Queen, is a link to this…
Exaltation of the Holy Cross 2017 Relics of the true Cross are in our shrine and give us a link to the origins of this feast. The Cross had its antecedents in the Old Testament but its exaltation began with Constantine’s victory under its banner. His mother, St. Helen, discovered the true Cross and later…
14th Sunday after Pentecost 2017 Seek first God’s holiness and that begins with the virtue of Faith. We need that to achieve everything worthwhile in our daily activity. We should strive to learn more and more about God. The acts of the virtues produce the fruits of the Holy Ghost which give us a certain sweetness in…
13th Sunday after Pentecost 2017 The Collect Prayer for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost sums up our desire for an increase of the theological virtues and a desire to love God as He wants. For this, we should pray the Acts of Faith, Hope and Charity daily because these virtues are essential for gaining heaven and we can never…
12th Sunday after Pentecost 2017 The parable of the Good Samaritan revolutionized the ancient world’s outlook on how to treat the less fortunate. Its impact is still felt today because even our secular society has “Samaritan” laws and institutions recalling this lesson from Our Lord. There is a deeper meaning to this story which explains how Christ…
11th Sunday After Pentecost 2017 We must do good to others and be grateful for whatever gifts we receive. To live a spiritual life requires prayer more than our natural life needs the air we breathe. By its power we are enabled to make all the daily sacrifices God requires of us along the path of perfection. …
Assumption Evening 2017 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is her ultimate triumph over the devil, sin and death. This is why the story of Judith is recounted in the Mass for this feastday. Our Lady was taken to heaven at the end of her life by the power of God and she reigns…
Assumption Day 2017 Through Our Lady’s Assumption God has empowered the Mother of God with extraordinary intercessory power which enables Our Lady at Fatima to promise salvation to those who embrace devotion to Her Immaculate Heart. The anticipated resurrection of the Blessed Mother is one of the reasons why She can assure heaven to Her…
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