Below is the link to an article by Catholicism Pure & Simple that is a transcript of a sermon by St. John Vianney on the Feast of the Epiphany. It is a very good read and causes us to reflect on the faith of the Wise Men and how we can better imitate them in … Continue reading St. John Vianney on the Feast of the Epiphany →

A very blessed and happy new year to you all! As we begin a new year, Holy Mother Church turns our attention toward the power that the Name of Our Blessed Savior holds. Each month of the year has attached to it a certain devotion, and the one for January is the Holy Name of … Continue reading January Devotion: The Most Holy Name of Jesus →

Happy 3rd day of Christmas! He's here. After 4 weeks of preparation and waiting, our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, is born! The little Baby, looking so tiny and helpless in the manger, is the Almighty God come to save His people. His poverty and humility are astounding. What can we take from this? Sit … Continue reading For Unto Us a Savior is Born: Merry Christmas! →

The announcement of the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ is most appropriately chanted or recited during first Vespers on December 24. It can also be chanted or recited before the celebration of the Midnight Mass: The twenty-fifth day of December,/ when ages beyond number had run their course/ from the creation of the world,/ … Continue reading The Proclamation of Christmas →

From ThinkingFaith.org This evening at Vespers (evening prayer), the Church begins the traditional O antiphons that are recited before and after the Magnificat and highlight the prophecies of the prophet Isaiah regarding the Messiah. They are also paraphrased in the traditional Advent hymn "O Come, O Come Emmanuel." There are 7 of them, to be … Continue reading The O Antiphons →

Ember Days are days of penitential nature that acknowledge that we are in debt to God for our existence and everything we have. We ask for God's blessing and thank Him for the many things He has given us. These days occur during different periods throughout the year, and the Advent Ember Days occur the … Continue reading Advent Ember Days →

There is a commercial currently on air that has a young woman who describes the resources that a certain company gives her to do her job with said company: "I want to change the world. And I am impatient. [This company] gives me the resources to do that at the pace that I want to … Continue reading Advent: Embracing the Season of Waiting, Expectation and Hope →

Yesterday we celebrated the Church Triumphant on All Saints Day, those who have gone before us who now enjoy the beatific vision in Heaven, whether known by the Church or not. Today, we commemorate the suffering souls in Purgatory, the Church Suffering, those who died in the state of grace but still are in need … Continue reading Our Duty to Relieve the Souls in Purgatory →

I recently saw two homilies on EWTN that addressed the current questions about Catholic teaching on homosexuality and also the responsibility of the leaders of the Church in shepherding their flock. This first one is from Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J., and it was his homily from last Wednesday. Whether it happened just providentially or by … Continue reading Some EWTN Homilies: Food for Thought →

Prayed on Saturdays, Mondays, and every day during the Octave of Christmas. They may also be prayed on March 25, the Solemnity of the Annunciation, unless March 25 falls during Holy Week. The First Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation Virtue: Humility Saint: St. Therese of Lisieux--Known for her "Little Way" of doing small things with great … Continue reading The Joyful Mysteries →