The Importance Of The Rosary
Sermon From 20th Sunday After Pentecost 2015 This year marks the 500th anniversary of the birth of St. Teresa of Avila and her feast is this week. Her quotes show her to be a traditionalist and a teacher of prayer. Today is also the feast of the Divine Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Last…
Spiritual Childhood
Keep A Good Conscience
Sermon From 7th Sunday After Pentecost 2015 Compline, the final prayer of the Divine Office each day, reminds us that our struggle is against the devil who is the primary source of our temptations. We can overcome him by a pure intention supported by the sacraments, prayer and moral practices. We should avoid the occasions…
God Will Win
Sermon From The 5th Sunday After Pentecost 2015 Fraternal charity is a theme of this Mass. Tomorrow is the feast of St. Peter and he is a great person who was trained well by Our Lord. A test of courage is the ability to endure challenges patiently. We should imitate the saints in seeking peace…
Mercy And Humility
The Lasting Joy of Faith
3rd Sunday after Easter 2015 Today’s Epistle tells us of the importance of good example. Many more conversions are made by good example than by preaching. The “little while” during which the disciples would not see Christ described His passion, death, and descent into limbo. The disciples were so attached to Our Lord that it…
Gratitude Is Our Goal
Good Shepherd Sunday 2015 This is the day we are called to a more perfect life. Our Lord shows Himself to be the Good Shepherd Who truly loves His sheep. Not only does He care for and nourish His flock, but He protects us from attacks, even to the point of giving His life for…
The Sun of Justice Rises
Low Sunday 2015 We call this day Sunday because the early English-speaking Christians kept the pagan name of the day to honor the “Sun of Justice” Who has risen. This is common practice of Catholicism, to Christianize every culture. Easter Sunday is the day of the Light of the Sun of Justice. We are more…