20th Sunday after Pentecost 2023 The three principal parts of the Mass are the Offertory, the Consecration, and the Communion of the Priest. If we miss one of these parts, we have not assisted at Mass. We are united to the sacrifice and are offered up with Christ. The Mass is the purpose of creation,…
19th Sunday after Pentecost 2023 The Epistle for today’s Mass speaks of Baptism, in which the “new man” of Sanctifying Grace is given to the soul, and the Holy Trinity comes to dwell within it. St. Paul tells us not to give place to the devil, and we can follow his direction by the use…
First Friday October 2023 There have been many sacramentals in honor of the Blessed Virgin, but the Dominican Rosary seems to be favored above all others. The Rosary is the sign of a true Catholic. It is a beautiful prayer, but it is difficult and is often neglected because it requires effort. The Rosary is…
Feast of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus 2023 Investiture of Sister Rose Michael When the priest gives the habit of Mount Carmel, it is Christ Himself giving the habit and all the graces attached to it. God wishes that a person embrace religion willingly, without any external pressure. In poverty we place all our…
18th Sunday after Pentecost 2023 Today we see a shift in the liturgy as the Church begins to focus on the end of time. It is teaching us not to avert our eyes from our coming judgement. The Gospel for today gives a warning against sins of thought, and St. Alphonsus tells us that sins…
Feast of St. Michael 2023 Devotion to St. Michael predates the Church herself. In the Old Testament he was the protector of God’s people and now he is the protector of the Catholic Church. St. Michael is truly a universal devotion and can be found throughout the centuries in both the Eastern and Western Church. …
Q&A Conference September 2023 The question of the validity of the current pontificate has come to the fore more than ever because of its great importance for Catholics. The danger of schism and the principle that no Catholic is capable of officially judging the pope are the reasons why one must be very careful and…
Q&A Conference September 2023 Children can sometimes be crueler than adults and hurt feelings can last a lifetime. If we are hardhearted in the way we treat others, God will punish us. We must beware of gossip. Young men should be particularly careful with the feelings of young girls. And young girls should look in…
16th Sunday after Pentecost 2023 St. Joseph of Cupertino is truly one of the greatest saints. His holiness and miracles were undeniable. Our goal should be to speak more frequently with God, because this is prayer. When we are in the state of grace, we love God more than we love ourselves. Nothing else matters…
Feast of the Seven Sorrows 2023 All of Our Lord’s acts had infinite value because He is God. The Blessed Virgin Mary is called the Associate of Redemption by her union of friendship, love, and emotion. She has an intimate union with God. We all weep, because we are injured, or mistreated, or ignored, or…
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