Jesus said: “I have come to cast fire on the earth; I am not at peace until that fire is blazing.” (Lk. 12:49) Right now, that fire should be burning in your heart. That is the fire of the Holy Spirit. A bonfire to be kept ablaze must be fed constantly. Wood, leaves, brush, old papers must be constantly cast into the fire. If not, the fire extinguishes and soon, there is only a pile of ashes.

As a result of the social and spiritual milieu in which we live, how easy it is for the fire of the Holy … Read more

In the month of May we honor Mary; October, the most Holy Rosary. In the month of June we honor and adore the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. November, we pray in a very special way for our beloved deceased who have passed from this life to the next, from time into eternity. The month of July, unknown to many followers of Christ, is the month in which we honor in a special way the most Precious Blood of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

CALLED TO HONOR THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS.  As Catholics we are called in a … Read more

We must have a firm, solid, staunch, faith and trust in God in all times, places and circumstances. If our faith and trust in God is never put to the test by the fire of trials and tribulations, then it usually does not grow. In nature, plants and trees that have weathered the inclement climate of strong winds, raging tempests, rain, sleet and snow will be the most robust when future inclement weather descends.

Similarly, with the follower of Christ, trials, tribulations, afflictions, contradictions, sufferings, and setbacks can serve to fortify and to make robust one’s interior life.  

In the … Read more

Let us honor, worship and praise the most Blessed Trinity for the miracle of the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION of the Blessed Virgin Mary. God works marvelous miracles and no doubt one of the greatest miracles accomplished by the most Blessed Trinity is the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION. For this we praise, worship, glorify and thank the most Blessed Trinity.

THE REALITY: ORIGINAL SIN. What then is this miracle and privilege that God worked in carrying out the Immaculate Conception? Quite simply it is the following! As a result of Original Sin committed by our first parents, Adam and Eve, all of humanity contracted … Read more

CONQUER DISCOURAGEMENT: USE OF BIBLE VERSES!

Our interior state can be compared to the weather changes that change, modify, and vary constantly. One day, you awake and there is sunshine streaming through your window pane; the birds are singing joyful songs of praise; the fragrance of spring flowers penetrates and permeates wherever you go; the blue sky and gentle breeze lift your heart; still more: everybody seems to have a winning smile radiating from their countenance. Seems to be the portal of Heaven.

Then the following day presents to you, in marked contrast, a gray, drizzly morning; the sun totally … Read more