Category: Into the Deep
Do You Practice the Five First Saturdays Devotion?
The Five First Saturdays Devotion Last week we got to know the Prayers of Fatima. Now let’s look at the devotion of the Five First Saturdays. In her July 13, 1917 apparition at Fatima, Mary said: “You have seen hell, where the souls of poor sinners go. It is to save them that God wants [...]
Get to Know the Prayers of Fatima
On May 13, 2013, we will celebrate the 96th anniversary of the first apparition of Mary, Our Lady of the Rosary, to the three young seers at the Cova da Iria in Fatima, Portugal. The children were Lucia de Jesus dos Santos (age 10), Blessed Francisco Marto (age 9) and Blessed Jacinta Marto (age 7). Francisco and [...]
Be not afraid for the Lord is your Shepherd
We live in a world that is at times dark and dangerous. The events of this past week in Boston remind us of this sad truth. In a moment all can change; our earthly lives can end. Deadly violence – unlooked for, unexpected, senseless and sudden. That the world is filled with sin, violence and [...]
Jesus and His Message of Divine Mercy
On March 31st, we celebrated Easter Sunday. But the celebration did not end then, it continues. There are presently two Solemnities that are “continued” for eight days (Octave) – that is, days 2 through 8 of the Octave are celebrated liturgically as one would celebrate a Solemnity. One is Christmas and the other is Easter. The [...]
At Daybreak on that First Easter Sunday – Triumph of Life over Death
Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen! What more fitting conclusion to a week of sinful drama and tragedy, pain and suffering could there be than the triumph of Life over death! There is so much about Easter to help us live our lives in this day. Surely we can more fully embrace all that the Resurrection [...]
Have You Heard the New Exsultet?
The joy of Easter and the Risen Lord is upon us… Christ is Risen! Truly, He is Risen! Have you heard the new translation and setting of the Exsultet intoned? I was unable, due to illness, to proclaim the Exsultet this year, but was privileged to do so last Easter. The Exsultet, is Easter Proclamation [...]
How I Found Joy in Sorrow and Pain
The Cross is the great paradox of Christianity. More than a few people have asked me over the years why the Catholic Church focuses so prominently and persistently on the Crucifix. One inquirer even suggested that the Crucifix hanging above the Altar is too intense a reminder of the sorrow in the world and that [...]
Text of Homily Delivered by Pope Francis at Inaugural Mass
The following is the text of the homily (Vatican Radio translation) delivered by Pope Francis at the Papal Inaugural Mass on the Solemnity of St. Joseph, March 19, 2013. - Deacon Mike Dear Brothers and Sisters, I thank the Lord that I can celebrate this Holy Mass for the inauguration of my Petrine ministry on [...]
Developing a Deep Prayer Life – The Most Important Talk You Will Ever Hear
Editors Note: Sister Regina Marie, O.C.D. is the Vicar General of the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of Los Angeles. At the time of the conference talk, she was Mother Regina Marie, O.C.D., Superior General of the community. I had the great privilege to listen to a talk delivered by Mother Regina Marie, [...]
Living in the Light of Christ
In St. John’s Gospel, there is the account of the healing of the man born blind (John 9:1-41). It is the sixth of the seven signs recounted by St. John that announce the fulfillment of the Old Covenant in the New Covenant and the passing away of the old rites, replaced by the grace and sacraments [...]
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