Theological In Prayer

December 7, 2014By

Sermon On The
2nd Sunday of Advent 2014
The liturgical year begins with a consoling view of the end from the prospective of those who are faithful.  This Advent prepares us for the coming of Christ on Christmas and at the end of time.  The “People of Sion” are called to exult and be joyful, knowing that God is coming to save us.  God has been faithful to His promise in sending the Redeemer.  St. John the Baptist, who was soon to be martyred, sent his followers to Christ so they might follow Him.  If we wish to be saved, we must pray theologically.
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No Lasting City

November 23, 2014By

Sermon On The
Last Sunday after Pentecost 2014
This is the last day of the liturgical year, which is given to us as a reminder that we do not have our permanent home here on Earth.  We are reminded to be thankful and to be prepared for our coming judgment.  We stand during the Gospel to remind us that we must always be prepared to fulfill the will of God expressed in those words.  We learn of everyone’s sins at the Last Judgment.  We have been given great hope and expectation of being saved and that Christ will bring us to Heaven, so we may see the Trinity and be enraptured in that vision for all eternity.
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One True Faith

November 16, 2014By

Sermon on the
23rd Sunday after Pentecost 2014
✟Father Violette
We live a lifetime in a single year through the liturgy.  The liturgy inspires us to great confidence because it gives us trust in God.  By ourselves we are lowly and incapable of doing anything.  The Gospel demonstrates this great confidence which stems from faith.  We must pray for absolute faith in our God.  It is important for us to know why we are Catholics, and to review the many proofs of the one, true Church.  Unless a person comes to the conviction that the truths of the Catholic Faith are revealed by God, he cannot make an act of faith.
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A Place Of Peace

November 3, 2014By

All Souls Day 2014
We remember in a special way the great priests who stood up against the corruption in the Church.  They were persecuted so we might have the Faith today.  We should pray with all our hearts and souls during this Mass.  Purgatory was not first created out of justice but out of love.  Our greatest obligation is not to obey God, but to love Him.  One great act of love can forgive our sins.  We love God freely, but we also owe God our love in justice.  If our love is tainted by pride and ego, it must be purified in Purgatory.
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Mercy For The Living And The Dead

November 2, 2014By

Sermon From The
21st Sunday after Pentecost 2014
The books of the Machabees are read in the Divine Office during this time.  We are given an important instruction from the Machabees, especially during the month of November, to pray for the dead.  We are fighting a seemingly impossible enemy to conquer.  But we must think of God, not of ourselves, and rely on His help and the help of the good angels.  We will be punished if we are hardhearted and do not forgive those who ask for mercy, or do not pray for the souls in Purgatory who are so much in need of our help.
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Mass Of Loyalty

October 19, 2014By

Sermon From The
19th Sunday After Pentecost 2014
This month is dedicated to the Holy Rosary and this sacramental is so powerful that just carrying it is important and beneficial.  The Rosary is a contemplative prayer which is adaptable to communal recitation that can be difficult for some, especially children.  The Introit tells us that God will save us and we must resist the devil.  The Gospel about the marriage feast parallels Christ’s life and stresses the importance of having grace in order to participate in the Sacred Banquet.  Loyalty is being faithful to God, His Church and the Faith.  It continues its influence into our families and friends.  Parents have the responsibility to teach this to their children so that they inculcate this virtue into all their relationships in life.
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Are We Pharisees?

October 12, 2014By

Sermon From The
18th Sunday after Pentecost 2014
✟Father Violette
We have made great progress in the liturgical year and our holiness of life should show that same progress.  God speaks to us directly through the words of Scripture.  When we compromise with sin, we are denying God.  Christ proved the truth of His words by the miracles He performed, and even though the religious leaders in His time believed in those miracles, they willfully kept their hearts closed to Christ.  We must be on guard against falling into the same mistake in our lives by making excuses for our sins.
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Our Immovable Cross

September 14, 2014By

Sermon From The Feast Of
The Exultation of the Holy Cross 2014
The object which was deigned from all eternity to be the instrument of our redemption, an instrument of torture and death, is the holy sign venerated today.  The Cross of Christ should stand immovable in our souls.  On this day we celebrate the victory of the Cross over all the enemies of the Church.  St. Helena led an expedition to the Holy Land and miraculously discovered the True Cross.  History has shown that God will not be defeated.  The Sign of the Cross is a proclamation of our Faith.  It is through this sign of death that we are given life.
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Gratitude: The Unknown Virtue

September 7, 2014By

Sermon From
13th Sunday After Pentecost 2014
With the approach of the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows we are reminded of Christ’s final gift to us from the Cross.  As we prepare to resume catechism classes it is important for parents to realize their serious obligation to train their children for heaven.  Our Lady’s 30 days are ending soon so we need fervor this week.  In the Gospel we learn the power of faith in the healing of the lepers but it is supernatural faith which is a theological virtue and can only be given by God.  Christ also teaches us about a part of the virtue of justice which few appreciate and even less practice and that is being thankful to God for the favors He grants us and showing gratitude to others for their kindness and charity towards us.
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The New Law Changed Everything

August 31, 2014By

Sermon From The
12th Sunday After Pentecost 2014
The feast of Pope St. Pius X is this week and even he acknowledged that all his efforts had only delayed the enemies of the Church.  The Epistle summarizes the importance of recognizing the difference between the spirit of the law and its letter.  In the Gospel Our Lord teaches how the new law of love is extends to our neighbors too, even those we may not like.  Say the Act of Charity in the morning and practice it throughout the day by caring for someone else even if you do not feel like it because we do it for the love of God and it is the right thing to do.
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