Fr. Ed Broom, OMV

Catholic Ignatian Marian Spirituality

MANNERS IN CHURCH: AVOIDING RUDENESS!!!


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

OUR SILENT BUT POWERFUL FRIENDS: THE ANGELS


YOUR ANGEL FRIEND: WAYS TO GROW IN THIS FRIENDSHIP


  1. PRAY!  Have a set time to pray to your Guardian angel every day. Greet him in the morning; greet him in the evening; greet him at midday!
  2. MICHAEL.   “Who is like unto God”.  Daily pray the prayer to St Michael the archangel, defend us in battle. Especially call upon him in time of spiritual battle and temptation.  He is the patron saint of soldiers and of course we are spiritual soldiers fighting for the conquest of our souls and the souls of the whole world!
  3. GABRIEL.   “Power of God”.  He is
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THE BEST SENTENCES THAT BEGIN WITH “I”!!!!!!


Do you know the twelve (12) best sentences that begin with “I”??????  Here they are!!!!!
1. “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.” (Our goal in life is Jesus)

2. “I am the Light of the world.” (Darkness will be dispelled!)

3. “I and the Father are one….” (Unity in the Family)

4. “I am the Bread of life….” (Nourishment for eternal life)

5. “I know the Father and the Father knows me…” (All is seen and known by Him)

6. “I have come to bring life and life in abundance….” (Life has true meaning in Him)

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OUT OF THE ABUNDANCE OF THE HEART THE MOUTH SPEAKS!

Jesus said that out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks and that every word that comes from our mouth we will have to render and account and St James  chapter 3 clearly challenges us to use our tongue for the honor of God.   Below are ten helpful suggestions! Let us read and try to apply to our daily life of speech!!!


  1. PRAY: THE HOLY SPIRIT.   Look at the Apostles!  Before Pentecost they fled and Peter even denied Jesus with his tongue. After the 1st Novena of Pentecost, there is a radical transformation.  Peter  launches a Pentecost homily
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LET THE CHILDREN COME TO ME!

Jesus said “Let the little children come to me… and  “Unless you become like a child you cannot enter the kingdom of heaven.” It is worthy of note that the Blessed Virgin Mary in Fatima, Lourdes, LaSalette chose to appear and speak to children.  Today there are many enemies in the path of children leading wholesome, holy and happy lives.   Therefore, let us propose some clear and concrete actions we can take to save the child from danger and put into practice the words of Jesus, Our Savior, who had a very tender heart and special place in His Heart … Read more

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