Holy Week – Holy Saturday (3/31)
“There is only one thing to do here below: to love Jesus, to win souls for Him so that He may be loved. Let us... Read More
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Holy Week – Good Friday (3/30)
The words today Jesus speaks – that the Father forgives them; that He is abandoned; that His soul is commended into the Father’s hands; that... Read More
Holy Week – Holy Thursday (3/29)
“No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (John 15:13). Are people around us able know that we... Read More
Holy Week – Wednesday (3/28)
Intentional disciples know that suffering and sorrow cease only to be negative the moment the cross is seen as being connected to Jesus who is... Read More
Holy Week – Tuesday (3/27)
Sin always involves a denial of Jesus, some measure of rejecting Him, to a greater or lesser degree infidelity. Sincere contrition for our failures is... Read More
Holy Week – Monday (3/26)
Heaven is populated with great sinners who dared to repent. Return to the Christ Jesus as often as necessary. Make your way to Him today... Read More
What Will You Choose (3/25)
Our blessed Lord Jesus’ obedience to the Father’s saving plan gives us the example of perfect humility. Note carefully, that His obedience is not passive,... Read More
Palm Sunday (3/25)
All of Jesus’ words and actions powerfully display God’s total self-outpouring of love for us and for our salvation. As Holy Week begins and the Sacred... Read More
Jesus Prays (3/12)
Jesus prays. By means of His own example, Jesus demonstrates that continuous conversation with God is essential. Prayer is the act of speaking with God.... Read More
Preaching Notes (Sun) 3/11
“Early and often the LORD, the God of their ancestors, sent His messengers to them, for He had compassion on His people and His dwelling... Read More
Virtues (3/7)
Virtues are good habits acquired through the repetition of good acts with the help of divine grace. Virtues are practiced. Learn to do what is... Read More
Preaching Notes (Sun) 3/4
In today’s Gospel Jesus exclaims, “Stop making my Father’s house a marketplace” (John 2:16). These words of our blessed Lord have to do with far... Read More
LENT 3rd Sunday [B] March 4, 2018
GOSPEL READING / JOHN 2:12-25 The Gospel Reading of the dramatic story of Jesus’ cleansing of the temple give us cause to consider anew what... Read More
More Penance (2/28)
Although PENANCE corresponds to specific action and is something to practice, it best is approached as a daily commitment to live sacrificially. This way practicing... Read More
Practicing Penance (2/28)
There are many meaningful ways acts of penance strengthens character and deepens faith. Keeping commitments, especially when doing something else is preferred to do. Holding... Read More
Preaching Notes (Sun) 2/25
“I kept faith, even when I said, ‘I am greatly afflicted!’” (Psalm 116:10) Keeping the faith means daring to follow Christ’s supreme command to love.... Read More