3rd Sunday in Lent 2015 This is the Mass of sight, and today we ask God to let us see the truth and follow it. Today we are reminded to know our enemy and not underestimate him. The miracle of this Gospel is discredited by modern “theologians,” who are the equivalent of the pharisees in our day. Every Mass during this season is teaching us. We are like the catechumens during this season and should take advantage of the lessons in the Mass texts, which warn us about the devil and encourage us to be forearmed against his assaults. #20150308M
First Friday Conference – March 2015 We know the story of Saints Perpetua and Felicity from their firsthand account. During one of the general persecutions of the Church, these two heroic, young women gave their lives for Christ.
It is important to understand the meaning of a “type” and how God uses types or prophecies to foreshadow things to come. We see one of the most vivid types of Christ in the patriarch Joseph. Just as Joseph was the favorite son of his father and the envy of his brothers led to their murderous desires, so too was Our Lord, the only Son of God, put to death out of envy. Joseph became the savior of his family by offering them life-giving bread during famine, as Christ redeemed the world and gives to us the Holy Eucharist.
Catholics should not be troubled by temptations, or confuse them with sins, but view them as opportunities for merit. Even those trials from the devil may be turned to acts of love for God.
2nd Sunday in Lent 2015 There are Catholics who are giving their lives for the Faith in our own day. What a powerful lesson that should encourage us to stand courageously with Christ in our own lives. St. Thomas Aquinas is an excellent example for us of humility, obedience, and the need for spiritual reading. Spiritual reading lays the foundation for mental prayer. In the Epistle for today, St. Paul warns us about sins of the flesh and the need to preserve our bodies as the dwelling place of the Blessed Trinity. We should have a holy fear of God and His law, but never fear of the world. #20150301K
Ash Wednesday 2015 Not one word is said about punishment or damnation in the readings for this Mass, and that should give a hint to Catholics about the true spirit of this season. There is no such thing as a private sin. Not only are all our sins known to the heavenly court, but the whole universe is affected by them. In the early years of the Church, public penitents were driven out of the churches, just as Adam was driven from Paradise after his sin. This is a time of holiness, mercy, hope, and pardon, not condemnation and gloom. We must begin Lent as we should examine our conscience, by looking at Our Lord and comparing ourselves with Him. During Lent Christ pleads with us not to leave Him alone, so we may be united with Him forever. #20150218
Quinquagesima Sunday 2015 We are judged primarily by love. This Epistle for today tells us that charity removes anger and evil thoughts. Although anger can be justified and good, it can also be inordinate and sinful. We must be patient with others, but especially with ourselves. When they fall, those who are full of pride become impatient with themselves. The humble thank God even for allowing them to fall to teach them how dependent they are. We should petition God for our needs with all patience, knowing that God will answer our prayers in His own good time. We must have a constant resolution to reject our sins and even our imperfections. #20150215S
Sexagesima Sunday 2015 Many of the Epistles of St. Paul were dictated by him and written by his fellow disciples. He was being attacked by false Christians, so in this Epistle he attempts to bring back the faithful who were led astray. St. Paul’s great lesson is to distrust ourselves. This season is the realization of original sin, but this week we learn about actual sins. We know that we suffer in this life because of sin. In the Gospel for this Mass Our Lord demonstrates that there is meaning behind all the words of Scripture. We must respond completely in giving ourselves to God. #20150208M
Feast of the Purification 2015 This is one of the earliest feasts in honor of the Blessed Virgin. In the Mosaic Law women underwent a juridical purification after birth. Although it was not necessary for the Blessed Mother to receive any purification, out of humility and submission to the law, she participated in this ceremony. This is the Mass of candles, and from the earliest days of the Church the candle has been used as a sacramental representing Christ Himself. Today we pray that the light of Christ will dispel the darkness of vice in our hearts and strengthen us against the temptations of the devil. #20150202K
Septuagesima Sunday 2015 The Epistle tells us that if we are to put our efforts into anything it should be something that really matters. Not for the perishable rewards given in sports but for the eternal reward of Heaven. These three Sundays are for an examination of conscience. We should be asking during these days what we have done in our life that has truly mattered. It is not easy to be a Catholic, because it means we will have enemies in this life. The opinions of men do not affect our eternity. It does not matter how we begin our life, but how we end it. We must live with distrust of self and knowledge of our dependence on God. #20150201
3rd Sunday after Epiphany 2015 In today’s Epistle St. Paul is telling the Christians of Rome to be at peace as much as possible with all men. We must make an answer to God for all we do, even our idle words. We make converts by the good example we give as Catholics. During His public life, Christ desired to show that He was the Son of God and the only means of salvation. The enemies of Christ, because of their jealousy, criticized Christ for the miracles He worked. We must battle the evil of the world and within ourselves. #20150125K
2nd Sunday after Epiphany 2015 We are instructed today to use our gifts and talents with care, intention, and love of God. We must use the Faith and Tradition to guide our interpretation of Holy Scripture. Without the Faith we remain confused and are easily misled. Prayer keeps our mind on Heaven and prevents us from wishing evil on our enemy. The miracle of the marriage feast of Cana looks forward to our Redemption. We cannot fathom what God is truly like, but God has made Himself present in His Word, and His Word is present in all of us. God has loved us for eternity, how much must He want us to return that love? #20150118S
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