My Little White Guest

March 24, 2016By
Holy Thursday 2016

This sermon is all about Agape which is that selfless, sacrificial, unconditional Love, which Jesus has first for His Father and then for us.  It is the Love that He demonstrated on Holy Thursday when He told his disciples, “I will not leave you orphans” and gave them and us through them, the Eucharist and Holy Priesthood to be with us until He comes again in Glory.  It is also the Love which inspired Him to wash the feet of His disciples and to give them the command, “If, then, I, being your Lord and Master, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.”  This is called the Mandatum and it is our charge as well – that selfless Love we must share with one another.  It is, in the final analysis, why He took upon Himself all of our sins, suffered, and died on the cross to win for us eternal salvation with His Father in Heaven.  The only question for us is: How will we return that Love?

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Qualities Of St. Joseph

March 19, 2016By

Feast Of St. Joseph 2016

In this sermon, we learn of St. Joseph in his title as Spouse of the Blessed Virgin and what that means in the context of marriage. St. Joseph followed his vocation and each of us must do the same, first by doing our duty and then by responding to God’s invitations. He is like God the Father and on frontiers of hypostatic union. Humility is the foundation of St. Joseph’s qualities that his other virtues, like meekness, purity, charity and loyalty are built upon. He is the patron of a holy death.

 

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The Season Of Penance

March 17, 2016By

Passion Sunday 2016

It is important to fight the effects of original sin and actual sins by practicing intense penance now.  Say the act of contrition often and never give up.  Get back up after each fall as Our Lord did when He was carrying His Cross.

 

 

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Live By Me Eternally

March 10, 2016By

Laetare Sunday
After announcements we learn about St. Thomas Aquinas the angel of purity.  After the Epistle and Gospel the significance of the Rose and Laetare is explained.  Then the  Easter sacraments of Baptism and Holy Eucharist are described.  This Sunday is a foretaste of Easter joys in mid-Lent.  The details of the  Miracle of the multiplication of loaves and fishes as sign of institution of Holy Eucharist at the last Supper is given with the citation of St. John Chrysostom about the Blessed Sacrament.

 

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What To Do For Lent?

February 15, 2016By

First Sunday In Lent 2016

After hearing the importance of Psalm 90 for Lent and the sacramental of ashes, Father gives suggestions for penances and practices for this holy season.  From the Gospel Our Lord teaches us how to combat the devil and temptations.  St. Valentine’s day is explained in light of the saint whose feast is honored on Feb. 14.

 

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Remember Where You Come From

February 10, 2016By

Ash Wednesday 2016
We hear the words of Genesis today that we are dust and unto dust we shall return.  The Church tells us these words to help us remain humble.  Following the example of Job, even in the midst of troubles and sufferings we must remain docile to God’s will.  Practicing penance will avert the punishments of God, but we must have sincere sorrow from the depths of our heart for having offended Him.  Fasting, almsgiving, prayer, and spiritual reading, are powerful means of sanctification.  However, we should never allow these good works to become a show or hypocritical.  God gave us a free will so that we may choose to love Him.  This is not a time of sorrow, but one of inner peace and happiness.
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Have We Progressed?

February 7, 2016By

Quinquagesima Sunday 2016
This Epistle is beloved among all Christians because of its beautiful explanation of charity.  We can see from St. Paul’s words how far-removed true charity is from the false notions held today.  In our days, great emphasis is placed on giving aid to the poor, which is a truly important work of mercy, but we are seldom reminded that if these works are not done with love of God for His own sake, and love of neighbor for God’s sake, they will profit us nothing.  As we approach the season of Lent, we must ask ourselves if we have improved in our spiritual life over the last year.  If we have not, then we have great work ahead of us.  However, we are not alone.  Our Lord and His Mother stand by our side to lift us up.
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