Nos autem gloriari oportet in Cruce Domini Nostri Jesu Christi, in quo est salus, vita et resurrectio nostra per quem salvati et liberati sumus.- We should glory in the Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ, for He is our salvation, our life and our resurrection; through Him we are saved and made free. Maundy Thursday, (from the latin maundatus-to command)… (more…)
Let us prepare our hearts and minds for this coming great week that Holy Mother Church calls HOLY. May we be open to all the graces God intends for us. Through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary may we rest in the Most Sacred Heart of her beloved Son. Remember the promises of the Sacred Heart this week and… (more…)
It is appropriate that the Feast of the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated sometimes in Lent, as it is this year. Our Lady suffered along with Our Blessed Lord and her mystical communion with her Son is a type of fellowship we should strive toward. Our Lady Mary is closer to God than any other creature.… (more…)
I heard the voice of Jesus say, ‘Come unto Me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down thy head upon my breast’. I came to Jesus as I was, weary and worn and sad; I found in Him a resting place, and He has made me glad. I heard the voice of Jesus say, ‘Behold, I freely give… (more…)
Hail Mary, thou full of grace! The Lord is with thee…
Here I am, good and gentle Jesus, kneeling before Thee in my poor heart. With great fervor I pray and ask Thee to instill in me genuine convictions of faith, hope and charity, with true sorrow for my sins and a firm resolve to amend my life, the life that Thou hast given me. While I contemplate Thy five wounds… (more…)
Today we celebrate a real man, great Saint Joseph. Scripture says of him, “He was a just man.” He was kind, loving , gentle and incredibly strong. Attuned to the Heart of God, He protected his family by fleeing to Egypt. We know that Saint Joseph was probably a widower when he was espoused to the Blessed Mother. It was… (more…)
Good Saint Pat in days of yore stood stalwart on the Irish shore and drove all snakes from Eire’s green sod- … (more…)
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It has been difficult for me to post anything for a while as I am dealing with permanent disability. I thank all of you who are always so kind for your understanding. Sometimes it is difficult to even get out of bed, but God provides and in the midst of suffering He gives… (more…)
“I do not promise you happiness in this life, but only in the next!” “You ask who I am- I am the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION.” -Words of Our Blessed Mother to St. Bernadette Soubirous Let us remember that Our Precious Lord Jesus, the Only Christ has sent us His Holy Mother in her many approved apparitions to bring us, as… (more…)
