Wednesday, November 22, 2023
This Was True In The Catholic Church For Over 1600 Years. Do We No Longer Believe In The Incarnation?
Wednesday, October 04, 2023
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Communion In The Hand Or On The Tongue? Simply Read Your Bible...
“But you, mortal, hear what I say to you; do not be rebellious like that rebellious house; open your mouth and eat what I give you.” And he said unto me, "Son of man, cause thy belly to eat, and fill thy bowels with this roll that I give thee." Then did I eat it; and it was in my mouth as honey for sweetness. So I opened my mouth, and he gave me the scroll to eat. He said to me, “Mortal, eat this scroll that I give you and fill your stomach with it.” Then I ate it, and in my mouth it was as sweet as honey.
Ezekiel 2:8-9, 3:2-3
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Global Warming
There arose among us those who began to long miserably for the fleshpots of Egypt, which they had left behind; and what they had once despised with a generous heart, they now shamefully wanted. They were sad in walking in the way of the commandments of God, and they were arid of heart in following their injunctions. They grew faint under the burden, and from lack of spirit they could hardly breathe. Rarely did they feel compunction, never true sorrow. They obeyed only with murmuring. Their thoughts were carnal, their joys dissolute. Their sorrow was feigned, their speech unguarded; their laughter came too easily. Gaiety filled their countenance; their gait was without modesty; their garments were soft and delicate; carefully cut, and even more carefully sewn. Their sleep was excessive, their food too abundant, their drink intemperate. They filled the air with trifling things, silly jokes, and idle words. They told stories, changed laws, did away with duties, and devoted themselves to administer diligently human affairs. They had no care for spiritual exercises, no interest in the salvation of souls. They spoke rarely of heavenly things, and there burned scarcely at all in them the desire for eternal things.
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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Environmentalists: Lost In Slavery To A False god
God's Voice Rings Cold Once Again On Today's Church
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People Who Provoke Me Continually To My Face
I said: Here I am! Here I am!
To a nation that did not call upon my name.
I have stretched out my hands all day
to a rebellious people,
Who walk in evil paths
and follow their own thoughts,
People who provoke me
continually, to my face.
Isaiah 65: 1b-3a
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Sunday, December 11, 2022
Saint Padre Pio Concerning Franciscan Aggiornamento
Saint Padre Pio's reactions to the aggiornamento the religious orders concocted in the wake of Vatican II:
Friday, December 09, 2022
When We Are the Bride, Brother, And Mother Of Christ
Saint Francis of Assisi
LETTER TO ALL THE FAITHFUL
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St. Francis of Assisi Built The Very First Nativity Scene in Greccio
...The manger was prepared, the hay had been brought, the ox and the ass were led in. There simplicity was honored, poverty was exalted, humility was commended, and Greccio was made, as it were, a new Bethlehem.
Saint Francis of Assisi
Celano, First Life
CHAPTER XXX
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Fasting On Christmas
Saint Francis of Assisi
Celano, Second Life
Chapter CLI
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Wednesday, December 07, 2022
We Are All Lepers
"We are all lepers. Even if we hide our sores under the finest clothes and lie to each other to convince ourselves that we are healthy and happy, forgetting the only real reason we should be happy that God loves us, despite the sores we hide. God loves us so much that he became one of us and was nailed naked to the cross, showing his sores to the world."
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Monday, December 05, 2022
Rorate Caeli Mass
On Saturday, December 10th there will be a special Latin Traditional Mass offered at 7:00 a.m. at St. Sylvester’s. It is called the “rorate caeli” Mass celebrating Mary as the dawn of our salvation. The Mass is celebrated with candle light and begins when it is still dark outside. Then, as the Mass progresses and the morning sky begins to light up we are reminded that Mary brought into the world Christ Who is the Light of the world. The Mass will be sung in Latin but of course the readings will be read in English at the time of the homily. A missal is very helpful since it has all of the prayers and readings translated into English side by side with the Latin. I have a couple of new missals if anyone is interested in purchasing one. Following the Mass there will be a pot luck breakfast in the basement of St. Sylvester’s.
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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Saturday, May 21, 2022
Finally! A True Roman Catholic Archbishop!
Wednesday, February 02, 2022
All God Asks Of Us Is That We Keep Our Sneakers Laced
When St. Francis went to preach at Celano after his return from overseas, a knight begged him insistently to come to dinner, Francis was reluctant, but his host almost forced him to come, in his devotion to him. Before they sat to eat, the saint offered praise and prayers to God as usual, like the truly spiritual man he was. There he learned in the spirit that his host must die in the very near future, and he remained standing with his mind fixed of God and his eyes raised to heaven. When he had finished praying, he drew his host aside and told him that he was going to die soon, advising him to go to confession and encouraging him to do what good he could. The knight took his advice and confessed all his sins to the saint's companion. He put his affairs in order and entrusted himself to God's mercy, doing everything he could to prepare for death. They were all beginning their meal when the knight, who seemed quite strong and well, suddenly passed away, as the saint had foretold.
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Pentecost Sunday
Caritas Dei diffusa est in cordibus nostris per inhabitantem Spiritum eus in nobis, alleluia.
The love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Spirit of God dwelling within us.
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Sunday, May 10, 2020
The Dung Of Worthlessness
Saint Francis of Assisi
Sacrum Commercium - 54
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Happy Mother's Day!
Saint Francis of Assisi
Celano, Second Life - 114
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