Miracles

A Taste of Triumph

April 7, 2012By Servants Of The Holy Family

^{Easter Vigil 2012}Our Lord is the Author and Minister of the holy liturgy, and because all the acts of Christ during His life on Earth were acts of worship, we relive His life through the liturgy. These rituals are not empty, but are a true living memorial which places us as participants in these mysteries. The liturgy also points to a time yet to come. It points to the day when all the works of the Son of God will be fulfilled in the final victory over all His enemies. This night we receive a foretaste of that triumph. The sacramental order uses the simple elements of creation to impart supernatural favors. When the fire is lit, God begins to renew His Resurrection from the dead, and our Redeemer, in the light of the candle, leads us to the baptismal water that purifies our souls.
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How Dare We Hold a Grudge

January 22, 2012By Servants Of The Holy Family

3rd Sunday after Epiphany 2012
This Epistle informs us that we should not imagine we are correct in all things. Those who are wise know that they could be mistaken. Also, we are instructed to avoid the desire for vengeance. We must strive to be at peace with all men as much as possible – even our enemies. St. Catherine of Genoa tells us that our love of God is measured by our love of neighbor. By performing acts of charity towards our enemies, we obtain many graces for them. Anyone who says that he loves God and hates his neighbor is a liar. God shows love to us when we are His enemies through sin. He offers His forgiveness to us before we are even sorry.
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He Was Sent To Heal Us

January 15, 2012By Servants Of The Holy Family

2nd Sunday after Epiphany 2012
We are in a new season of the Church which connects the time of the Nativity to the Paschal Mystery. We must bring our attention, devotion, and especially fervent prayer to the Mass today. The Church continues to celebrate the fact that God has become a man. We have something the world lacks; we have hope. We know that despite all we endure, God can fix everything in an instant, and all that He permits us to endure is for our good. In the Gospel for today we see the power of the intercessory prayer of the Virgin Mary. She speaks to us when she says to “do whatever He says.” The transubstantiation which took place at Cana was not only a type of the Holy Eucharist, but also a foreshadowing of the transformation which must take place in each of our souls.
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The Historical Context of the Epiphany

January 6, 2012By Servants Of The Holy Family

First Friday Conference, January 2012

At the time of the Nativity of Christ many learned pagans were leaving the old, polytheistic beliefs. This was an era in which the pagan world was searching for truth. It was also soon after the time of the Babylonian captivity of the Hebrews. During this pivotal moment in history the Incarnation took place. There were two manifestations of the birth of Christ – one to the Jews by promise and the other to the Gentiles by privilege. God sent a message to the Wise Men in a way that they would understand, with the use of a star. Of all those who observed this mysterious star, only these few Magi had the courage to follow their vocation. The prophecies of the coming Messias were known to the people of the East because of the Babylonian captivity and their fulfillment was recognized by the Wise Men. The moment which changed the universe forever finally came, and the Savior was born. Soon after St. Joseph found a house where the Holy Family could live. It was here that the Magi met the Redeemer of the world and adored Him as representatives of all the Gentile nations.
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