Vigil Of Christmas 2017
At the vigil Mass the joy of Christmas is already felt and this happy way that we receive the Infant King reassures us that His second coming will not be a harsh one for us. On this last day of Advent St. Joseph is brought before us as the worthy descendant of David who will protect the Blessed Mother from scandal, hardship and from the devil. Our receiving this “Bread from Heaven” will ease our burdens in this life.
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Feast Of The Annunciation 2017
The Son of God became a Man at the Annunciation and so began His priesthood as the mediator between God and men. At the same time, Our Lady became the Mother of God. This could only take place because, as St. Gabriel the Archangel said, “nothing is impossible with God”. Virginity and Maternity were joined miraculously and the Blessed Mother lived a life of trust in God that made her magnanimous and munificent. Devotion and imitation of her will enable anyone to overcome any challenge in fulfilling God’s Will.
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Feast Of St. Joseph 2017
St. Joseph was a holy man who fulfilled the law with devotion and heart-felt piety. He was chosen to be the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and to be the foster-father of the Son of God. In that capacity he was the image of God the Father. As the redemption depended on Our Lady’s “Fiat” at the Annunciaton so it was protected by her marriage to St. Joseph and his protection of her and the Holy Infant.
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After a brief remark about the great reformer pope, St. Gregory VII, we learn what St. Paul means in his epistle to do all in the name of Jesus. The story of the Magi and the epiphany is explained. Finally, our patronal feastday of the Holy Family is spoken about, especially in light of the 40th anniversary of the founding of our religious community on this day.
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The Octave Day Of Christmas is a re-celebration of the Nativity. It also commemorates the Circumcision of Our Lord as well as the Solemnity of The Blessed Virgin Mary. The Church has long celebrated major feasts for more than just one day through what are called octaves or 8-day periods, week-long celebrations which include the day of the Feast itself. Today is the 8th day of the Octave of the Nativity and it gives us the opportunity to once again rejoice in this tremendous Feast Of Christmas. As well, it celebrates the Circumcision of Our Lord which is a “type” for our Christian Baptism, as it was for the Jews a sign of the individual’s acceptance into the “chosen people” or the Jewish religion of the Old Testament. Inasmuch as the circumcision of Jesus was carried out on the lap of the Mother of God, it also reflects the solemnity of Mary in Her singular role as Co-Redemptrix of the human race.
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St. Joseph’s care for Blessed Mother and The Holy Infant is explained. We also learn of the significance of the swaddling clothes and that the Savior wrapped in them was how the shepherds recognized Him. Finally, the beautiful and consoling doctrine of the Incarnation is clearly stated for us to appreciate.
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Father begins by reflecting on Father’s Day and how all fatherhood is derived from the Holy Trinity and the great responsibility fathers have of doing all they can for their children. St. Joseph is the model for all earthly fathers and we must emulate the great humility he displayed in fulfilling his role. Father then moves on to the theme for today’s Mass – that of the need for prayer and the unity of prayer while always being cautious of what we say about others. He reminds us that during Pentecost Season we are in a season of sanctification, which requires reception of the sacraments, prayer – including mental prayer, spiritual reading and closeness to our Father in Heaven.
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Today’s sermon refers to the Epistle of St. James from the Fifth Sunday after Easter in order to caution us not to be overbearing in our relations with others, especially in matters pertaining to the Faith. With reference to the prayers of the Mass for St. Joseph the Worker, we learn of the great virtues of the man chosen by God to be the foster-father of Jesus. Although not His biological father, Joseph was a true father to Jesus in every sense of the word and a model for all fathers. Because of his great virtues, he is called Patron of the Universal Church and even today works for our salvation. The admonition: “Ite Ad Joseph” is a good one for us to follow, especially in these times.
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1st Friday Conference May 2015 (Part 2)
Why did Christ choose to be the Son of a worker? St. Joseph’s vocation represents someone who changes the world, because in using the materials of the world he symbolically transforms it. A Catholic should be familiar with the definition of Capitalism, Social Darwinism, Prosperity Theology, Fascism, Socialism, Marxism, and Existentialism. The true Christian view stands opposed to these philosophies, because it teaches that man is judged not simply by his work but by the quality of his character. Even small works have value if they are done with great love for God. “Whatever you do in word or work, do all in the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ.”
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1st Friday Conference May 2015 (Part 1)
Most traditional Catholics are aware of some of the changes that were made to the Holy Week liturgies prior to Vatican Council II, but few know that even great traditional liturgists, like Dom Guéranger, desired that changes be made to these liturgies. The Church on several occasions has removed accretions from the Mass and liturgy, as well as distinguished between “religious” music and “liturgical” music. Although the new Holy Week liturgy is not without flaws, it should not be compared with the destruction of the Mass through the Novus Ordo. Similarly, the feast of St. Joseph the Worker was founded to combat communism and its incursions in the Church. The practice of taking that which is contrary to the Faith and transforming it into something to aid true Catholic devotion has been employed by the Church from the earliest days.
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