Modesty

 

by

Fr. Timothy Davison

During the warm months of the year I want to remind everyone again that modesty in dress needs to be observed. Our Lady of Fatima warned us that “certain fashions would be introduced that would offend Our Lord very much” I take this to mean that Jesus, Our Savior is calling us to dress and act with modesty. This should always be observed as Catholics but especially when we come to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. We are meeting the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords. We are accustomed to follow the fashions of the society in which we live but in case of modesty we should follow a different standard. Our standard should take its inspiration from the Holy Scriptures and from our Catholic Tradition which is a different standard from the society in which we live. Modesty can assist us and others in avoiding of the flesh which Our Lady at Fatima said is the cause of many souls being lost forever. We certainly wouldn't want to play a part in such a tragedy, at least I hope we wouldn't. Come to Mass then dressed to meet God who is truly present in the Blessed Sacrament.

Fr. Timothy Davison

Diocese of Steubenville

Pastor of:

 St. John the Baptist in Miltonsburg, Ohio, St. Sylvester of Woodsfield, Ohio and the Portiuncula Franciscan Hermitage and Retreat Center in Jerusalem, Ohio

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The Real Presence Association

Our Lord Jesus told his disciples, I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father but through me. If you had known me, you would also have known my Father. And henceforth you do know him, and you have seen him. Philip said to him, Lord, show us the Father and it is enough for us. Jesus said to him, Have I been so long a time with you, and you have not known me? Philip, he who sees me sees also the Father (John 13: 6-9).

...It is the Most High himself who has told us, (Mark 14: 22-24), and, This is my Body and Blood of the new covenant he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has life everlasting (John 6:55).

Saint Francis of Assisi
THE ADMONITIONS
Admonition I

 

 

 

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Concerning Preachers Who Sell What They Do

Francis said that preachers who often sell what they do for the price of empty praise are to be pitied. The abnormal growth of such men he at times cured with such an antidote as this: "Why do you glory over men who have been converted when it was my simple brothers who converted them by their prayers?"

Saint Francis of Assisi
Celano, Second Life
CHAPTER CXXIII

St. Nicholas Youth Group in Sunman, Indiana

As promised to the Youth Group at St. Nicholas Parish in Sunman, Indiana!

Here is Father Stan Fortuna, Franciscan Monk, at the Franciscan University of Steubenville Youth Conference in 2007...ENJOY!!!

Pax Et Bonum!

Fra Chris

Fr. Stan Fortuna (Fanciscan Monk) at Franciscan University of Steubenville Youth Conference

Fr. Stan Fortuna (Franciscan Monk) at Franciscan University of Steubenville Youth Conference

The Real Presence Association

Our Lord Jesus told his disciples, I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father but through me. If you had known me, you would also have known my Father. And henceforth you do know him, and you have seen him. Philip said to him, Lord, show us the Father and it is enough for us. Jesus said to him, Have I been so long a time with you, and you have not known me? Philip, he who sees me sees also the Father (John 13: 6-9).

...It is the Most High himself who has told us, (Mark 14: 22-24), and,This is my Body and Blood of the new covenant he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has life everlasting (John 6:55).

Saint Francis of Assisi
THE ADMONITIONS
Admonition I

We, Wretched Creatures, Enjoy So Many Luxuries!

Photo of Original Tunic worn by St. Francis found in Assisi

When the Lord Bishop of Ostia, who later became Pope Gregory IX, attended the Chapter of the Friars at Saint Mary of the Portiuncula, he entered the house with many knights and clergy to see the friars' dormitory. And seeing how the friars lay on the ground and had nothing beneath them but a little straw, and a few broken-down pallets, and no pillows, he began to weep freely before them all, saying, 'Look how the friars sleep here! But we, wretched creatures, enjoy so many luxuries! What will become of us?'

Saint Francis of Assisi
Mirror of Perfection - 21


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The Blessed Sacrament

Every day He humbles Himself just as He did when He came from His heavenly throne (Wisdom 18:15) into the Virgin's womb; every day He comes to us and lets us see Him in abjection, when He descends from the bosom of the Father into the hands of the priest at the Altar.

Saint Francis of Assisi
The Admonitions
Admonition I

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Woe To Those Who Despise Priests!

Blessed is that servant of God who has confidence in priests who live according to the laws of the holy Roman Church. Woe to those who despise them.

Saint Francis of Assisi
THE ADMONITIONS
Admonition XXVI

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Appearing Ignorant And Of No Account

"Do not be afraid to preach penance even though we appear ignorant and of no account"..."You will find some men to be faithful and kind and they will receive you gladly; but you will also find many who are unfaithful, proud, and blasphemous, and they will insult and injure you and your words."

Saint Francis of Assisi
Legend of the Three Companions
CHAPTER X

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Father Stan Fortuna (Franciscan Monk) "Breaking Bad" at Stubie Youth Conference

The Real Presence: Fr. Stan Fortuna

Our Lord Jesus told his disciples, I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father but through me. If you had known me, you would also have known my Father. And henceforth you do know him, and you have seen him. Philip said to him, Lord, show us the Father and it is enough for us. Jesus said to him, Have I been so long a time with you, and you have not known me? Philip, he who sees me sees also the Father (John 13: 6-9).

...It is the Most High himself who has told us, This is my Body and Blood of the new covenant (Mark 14: 22-24), and, he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has life everlasting (John 6:55).

Saint Francis of Assisi
THE ADMONITIONS
Admonition I