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…
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…
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…
Feast of the Holy Family 2015 Children belong to God, and it is the responsibility of the parents to instill the principles and values necessary to live in the world. Children must remember that their parents are people, not simply objects fulfilling a role in their lives. In all the years of Christ’s private life…
Sermon From The 4th Sunday of Advent 2014 ✟Father Violette This is the last day of preparation for the birth of Christ. To talk about penance, conversion, and self-purification is not opposed to the joy of Christmas, but necessary for true participation. Even the Child Jesus had His Passion in mind when He first entered…
Sermon On The 5th Sunday after Pentecost 2014 ✟Father Violette Our Savior, in taking a human nature, knows by experience the hearts of men. The Old Law was imperfect because it was given to an imperfect people but God was eager to give the fulfillment of that Law in a new and perfect Law. The…
Sermon From The 24th Sunday after Pentecost 2013 A Catholic should never be sad, despite his troubles. We see the example of the Little Flower, who died a painful death, at the age of twenty-four, yet she died laughing. It is pride that makes us sad, and humility which makes us happy. The Epistle tells…
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