Adoramus te, Christe, et benedicimus tibi; quia per sanctam crucem tuam redemisti mundum. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee; because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world. Happy Easter! I didn't get a chance to post yesterday, but it's still kind of fitting to post on Sunday when we celebrate … Continue reading The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross: Happy Easter! (sort of) →

"The devils not only fear but tremble at the very sound of her sacred name. As men fall prostrate with fear if a thunderbolt falls near them, so do the demons if they hear the name of Mary. The evil spirits greatly fear the Queen of Heaven, and flee at the sound of her name, … Continue reading The Devils Tremble Before the Name of Mary, Mother of God–via Catholicism Pure and Simple →

On the 19th anniversary of that tragic day that changed America forever, we continue to pray for the victims and their families, as well as for peace in our country and around the world. This is a prayer composed by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI that he prayed at Ground Zero in 2008. Eternal rest grant … Continue reading On 9/11: The prayer of Pope Benedict XVI at Ground Zero – Catholic World Report →

In a way, we get to celebrate Easter again this coming Saturday. Because the glory of the Cross was only realized when the glory of our Savior was made manifest on Easter Sunday. We see the Cross's triumph as Jesus overcomes death. When He rose from the dead, the Cross was exalted (risen) with Him as the … Continue reading Preparing for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross →

Yesterday, the Gospel for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost in the Extraordinary Form (traditional calendar) was the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Most priests, at least the one that we usually have preaching the homily for this Gospel, who celebrate the traditional Mass will direct the faithful's attention to the commentary from the Church Fathers … Continue reading The Deeper Meaning Behind the Parable of the Good Samaritan →