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…
The Only Acceptable Worship
Easter Vigil 2015 We are privileged to be a part of the unbroken history of this liturgy. Catholic worship is more than merely a compilation of rituals. It is a true reliving of the past. Because of our fallen nature, and the sins we commit, we are not placed in friendship with God but in…
May Christ Triumph in Us
Palm Sunday 2015 This is the most important week of the liturgical year, and we are reminded of the necessity of all the sacraments, but especially of Baptism and the Holy Eucharist. We begin this week with a look towards the future triumph when we celebrate Our Lord’s entrance into Jerusalem. We meet Christ now…
Lessons on Love and Suffering
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…
Priestly Life: Human and Divine
Conference From First Friday November 2014 To teach, rule, and sanctify are the three powers priests must employ to accomplish their purpose on earth. Through preaching the priest shares the fruits of all he knows. In ruling the priest is able to organize society according to the principals of the Church. By sanctifying the priest…
Mass Of Loyalty
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…
The Battle Of Saint Pius X
Conference Given On 1st Friday September 2014 Pope Saint Pius X only reigned for eleven years but his contributions to the Church are unparalleled in modern times. He took the name Pius because the past popes who possessed that name suffered for Christ as great defenders of Catholic doctrine. As soon as he became pope,…
The Veiling Ceremony
Sermon From 6th Sunday After Pentecost 2014 This week we have the feasts of St. Mary Magdalen, St. James the Greater and St. Anne. This Mass repeats Holy Week for us and its sacraments of Baptism and the Holy Eucharist. Today is also the veiling day for one of the Carmelite Sisters which is rare…
The Blood of His Heart
Sermon From The Feast Of The Precious Blood 2014 We can see from the history of this feast day why is it so important for our times when the Church is under such great attacks. The first gift of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is His Precious Blood. The first reason for the creation of…