From the Rector, The Transfiguration of the Lord, 8/6/2023

From the Rector, The Transfiguration of the Lord, 8/6/2023

Our Dominican Sisters!You may have noticed by now that our three Dominican Sisters are here and working hard at our school! If you haven’t met them yet, they are Sisters Thomas Aquinas, Mary Rita, and Cora Rose. They have been here for about a week, and have started their mission at the school with much …

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Gaining Plenary Indulgences (Adapted from Fr. Edward McNamara, LC) No. 1471 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church explains: “An indulgence is a remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven, which the faithful Christian who is duly disposed gains under certain prescribed conditions through the action …

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From the Rector, Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time, 7/23/2023

From the Rector, Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time, 7/23/2023

July is the month of the Precious Blood. As such, here is a powerful litany in honor thereof, which is useful for devotion, healing, and deliverance prayer. Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercyChrist, have mercy Christ, have mercyLord, have mercy Lord, have mercy   God our Father in heaven have mercy on usGod the Son, Redeemer …

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From the Rector, Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 7/2/23

From the Rector, Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 7/2/23

How to Go to Confession In General:What to do: Examine your conscience, asking the help of the Holy Spirit to know your sins. Begin “In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Bless me Father, it has been [how long] since my last confession. I am [married/single/etc.] …

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From the Rector, The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, 6/18/2023

From the Rector, The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, 6/18/2023

The Eucharist in the Teaching of St. Thomas Aquinas It was only because St. Thomas was so deeply devoted to the Body and Blood of the Lord that he was able to teach so elegantly in this regard. For it would not stand to reason that his love of Mass and the Eucharist could be …

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From the Rector, The Most Holy Trinity, 6/4/2023

From the Rector, The Most Holy Trinity, 6/4/2023

Saint Thomas Aquinas, the Eucharistic Doctor The Eucharistic sacrifice “is the fount and apex of the whole Christian life” (Lumengentium, 11). Throughout the history of the Church, there have been men and women whounderstand this fundamental principle of the Catholic faith, and, by their ways of life andtheir teachings, help others enter into this reality. …

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From the Rector, Pentecost Sunday, May 28, 2023

From the Rector, Pentecost Sunday, May 28, 2023

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 …

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From the Rector, Seventh Sunday of Easter, Ascension of the Lord, 5/21/23, Cycle A
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From the Rector, Seventh Sunday of Easter, Ascension of the Lord, 5/21/23, Cycle A

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 …

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