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 …
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 …
Read moreFrom the Rector, Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time, 7/23/2023
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.] …
Read moreFrom the Rector, Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 7/2/23
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 …
Read moreFrom the Rector, The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, 6/18/2023
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. …
