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Prayer for the Gifts of the Holy Spirit this Pentecost From Saint Alphonus Liguori Holy Spirit, divine Consoler, I adore You as my true God, with God the Father and Godthe Son. I adore You and unite myself to the adoration You receive from the angels andsaints.I give You my heart and I offer my …
Ascension of the LordFrom a Sermon by Saint Augustine Today our Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven; let our hearts ascend with him. Listento the words of the Apostle: If you have risen with Christ, set your hearts on the things thatare above where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God; seek the …
Read moreFrom the Rector, Seventh Sunday of Easter, Ascension of the Lord, 5/21/23, Cycle A
May is the Month of Mary Adapted from an article at Catholic Culture The following practices which are recommended by the Magisterium are offered as suggestions for honoring Our Lady during Her month. The Regina Caeli The ecclesial community addresses this antiphon to Mary for the Resurrection of her Son. It adverts to, and depends …
Read moreFrom the Rector, Sixth Sunday of Easter, Happy Mother’s Day, 5/14/2023
Vocational Sacraments (Holy Orders and Holy Matrimony) Holy Order •Background o Ordination, consecration o OT (Fathers, Moses and 70, Aaron and sons, Levites) o Jesus the High Priest (Hebrews) o Baptismal priesthood (Body of Christ) and ministerial (Christ the Head) •Degrees (and succession) o Bishops , Priests, Deacons •Matter and Form o Man free to …
Read moreFrom the Rector/Catechesis, Fifth Sunday of Easter, 5/7/2023
Liturgy of the Eucharist at MassFrom the General Instruction of the Roman Missal The Preparation of the Gifts
Liturgy of the Word at Mass From the General Instruction of the Roman Missal 55. The main part of the Liturgy of the Word is made up of the readings from Sacred Scripture together with the chants occurring between them. As for the Homily, the Profession of Faith, and the Universal Prayer, they develop and …
Read moreFrom the Rector/Catechesis, Third Sunday of Easter, 4/23/23
Theology of the EucharistParagraphs from the Catechism of the Catholic Church 1406 Jesus said: “I am the living bread that came down from heaven; if any one eats of this bread, he will live for ever; . . . he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life and . . . …
Easter Joy On this greatest day of the year, all fasting and somber thoughts are banished.As St. John Chrysostom announces in this famous Easter sermon, all are invited to the feast:“Let all then enter the joy of Our Lord! Both the first and the last, and those who come after, enjoy your reward!Rich and poor, …