Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us. Let us ask for Her intercession in learning to unite our own trials and sufferings with those of Christ during His Passion. This is a great article from Catholic Restoration describing the history of this devotion. September Devotion: Our Lady of Sorrows Since the 16th century Catholic piety … Continue reading September Devotion: Our Lady of Sorrows
The Queenship/Immaculate Heart of Mary
Today in the Novus Ordo rite, we celebrate the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In the traditional rite, it is the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, which the Novus Ordo rite celebrated back in June. *Pope Pius XII actually connected the two when he commended that the consecration of the human race … Continue reading The Queenship/Immaculate Heart of Mary
Solemnity of the Assumption
This year, if the dispensation for attending Mass has not been lifted in your diocese, today will likely not be counted as a Holy Day of Obligation. However, it is still a very important day in the Church and so if you are able, please attend Mass. If the dispensation has been lifted in your … Continue reading Solemnity of the Assumption
Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
Today is the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, one of the major epiphanies of the Lord and His majesty. Just as the birth of Christ was an epiphany for the three Wise Men, so the Transfiguration was an epiphany of their Master's true nature and divinity for Peter, James, and John. Why those … Continue reading Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
August: Month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
The following post is from Catholic Restoration. Let us entreat the Immaculate Heart of Mary for Her intercession and protection. Today is also the feast day of St. John Eudes, who was instrumental in spreading the devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Let us ask for his intercession in drawing closer to our Blessed … Continue reading August: Month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
A Special Day on the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Pictures from First Promises to the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites Yesterday, on the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (a solemnity for us Carmelites), I, along with one other person, made my First Promise in the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites. It was a very special and blessed day. First Promises are for … Continue reading A Special Day on the Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
July: Month of the Most Precious Blood
Last Thursday, July 1, was the Feast of the Most Precious Blood in the traditional rite. The entire month of July is therefore set aside by the Church as the month dedicated to this price of our salvation. God loved us so much that He sent His only Son to quite literally give every drop … Continue reading July: Month of the Most Precious Blood
“Render Unto America What Belongs to America”: What Jesus and Tradition Would Say About the National Anthem Debate
Happy 4th of July! I wrote this article a while back and think it is appropriate to publish now for Independence Day. This debate is still going on, as evidenced by NFL players saying that kneeling during the anthem would be back in full force this season after the death of George Floyd and the … Continue reading “Render Unto America What Belongs to America”: What Jesus and Tradition Would Say About the National Anthem Debate
Hope, Pray, and Fight for the Best; Prepare for the Worst
The troubling events that have resulted from the deaths of George Floyd and other black men since have caused quite a state of alarm to those who truly understand the gravity of what has been happening. Knocking down statues, trying to remove from authority people who are just trying to help keep order, and renaming … Continue reading Hope, Pray, and Fight for the Best; Prepare for the Worst
In the End My Immaculate Heart Will Triumph–via Catholic Exchange
Since today is the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in the Novus Ordo rite, I thought I'd repost an article from Catholic Exchange that I shared in August, the month of the Immaculate Heart. Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us! ************************ August is the Month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This … Continue reading In the End My Immaculate Heart Will Triumph–via Catholic Exchange
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