Catholic Ignatian Marian Spirituality
INVITED TO THE FEAST OF THE KING OF KINGS: THE EUCHARISTIC LORD
Right now the Eucharistic Lord invites you to the feast: “Come to me all of you who are weary and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me for I am meek and humble of heart; for my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Mt 11: 28-30). What does this mean? Clearly, as a catholic the Lord is inviting you to His Feast, to be with Him, to listen to His Word and to consume His very Body and Blood! … Read more
MASS: PREPARING THROUGH A.C.T.S………………….
The purpose and end of Holy Mass can be summarized by an acronym with four (4) letters:
A.C.T.S. Each of the letters specifies a unique end/ purpose of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. The graces that flow from Holy Mass are infinite. The graces that you receive are only limited by your lack of preparation or lack of proper disposition. Therefore, if you can implement this practice by arriving 15 minutes to 30 minutes early for Mass utilizing the practices outlined by this acronym, then the efficacy of your Holy Communions will skyrocket! Try it!… Read more
THE (10) STEPS ON THE STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN….
We were created to know, love and serve God in this life so as to be happy with Him in heaven. Put in other words we were created to praise God, reverence God, serve Him and by means of this save our soul. (St Ignatius Principle and Foundation, Spiritual Exercises # 23). The climb is steep, slippery and perilous in our ascent to heaven. Here is a ladder with 10 rungs that will lead us safely to heaven.
1. PRAYER. St. Alphonsus Liguori affirms: “He who prays much will be saved; he … Read more
BATTLE FOR PURITY: THE VIRTUE OF THE HEROES OF GOD!!!!
Jesus said, “Blessed are the pure of heart; they will see God.” (Mt. 5:8) To see God in this life– through true prayer– and to contemplate the face of God in eternity, we must strive for a greater purity of person: in eyes, mind, body, heart, soul, in our whole being! Our Lady of Fatima spoke about purity in 3 different ways. First, many marriages are not pleasing to God. Second, many immodest fashions will enter the world that will be displeasing to God. Finally, she said with deep sadness … Read more
When we are invited to be a guest at a home, we put on our best manners. If you were invited to be a guest for a King, Queen, Governor, multi-millionaire, or even to be a guest at the Vatican residence of the Pope, undoubtedly you would manifest your best manners. What about if you were invited to be a guest at the royal palace of the “King of Kings” and “Lord of Lords”, Jesus the Son of the living God. Actually you are, every time you go to church, and especially when you attend Holy Mass. What are some … Read more
