The Glory of God In the last post, we reminded our readers that Easter is such an important feast that it has to be celebrated for eight days. Part of the message was that Resurrection has far-reaching ramifications for both our future and present lives. The blood of Christ, the eternal Lamb of God, was … Continue reading The Octave of Easter- Part II
The Octave of Easter
The Blood of Christ The celebration of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead is so important that the Church dedicates eight days of recognition. What that means is that the seven days following Easter Sunday are observed with the same solemnity as on Sunday. On Sunday, our reflections focused on the monumental act of Jesus destroying … Continue reading The Octave of Easter
Easter Sunday
Early in the Morning on the First Day "It was early in the morning, on the first day of the week, when Mary of Magdala came to the tomb. She saw the stone removed from the tomb." Early in the morning, the heavens radiate bright colors, the orange warmth of God's presence peeking into view. … Continue reading Easter Sunday
Eucharist Miracles
I am the living bread which has come down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I shall give is my flesh, for the life of the world. John 6:51 Jesus instituted the Eucharist at the Last Supper. Every mass since then has been a commemoration of this living sacramental sacrifice. … Continue reading Eucharist Miracles
The New Covenant
Holy Week As we celebrated Passion Sunday, took home our palms, and placed them in our homes for another year, we embark on the holiest week of the Christian year. Sunday, we heard the passion narrative from Matthew and focused on Jesus’ persecution and death. The Triduum, meaning the three sacred days of Holy Week, … Continue reading The New Covenant
Hosanna in the Highest
Palm/Passion Sunday Palm/Passion Sunday As Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey, crowds greeted him with acclaim, waving palm branches before him. Palms were used in triumphal processions by Romans and Jews alike during Jesus's time.As he passed, the crowd chanted, “Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is he who comes in the name of … Continue reading Hosanna in the Highest
The Decline of the Traditional Catholic Podcasters
A few years ago, those of us rejecting the mainstream media’s blatant bias and outright lies welcomed with open arms the rise of traditional Catholic podcasters. This is when we were not getting the truth on a myriad of topics like the antics of Pope Francis, the Covid-19 pandemic, globalism, and the sudden rise of … Continue reading The Decline of the Traditional Catholic Podcasters
The Hurdles to Peace in Iran: Our So-called Allies
If you do not follow the news closely and have little idea what is happening in Iran, passing by a local gas station can get you up to speed. AAA reports that the average price per gallon nationwide is $3.95, and in some states, it is well over $4 a gallon. It is not that … Continue reading The Hurdles to Peace in Iran: Our So-called Allies
Surely there will be a Stench
Fifth Sunday of Lent-A On the Sunday before we enter into Holy Week, a week uniquely dedicated to the recollection of Jesus’ passion and death, St. John tells us his third and final story of faith and adoration of God. Two weeks ago, we were taken to the water well in Sychar, close to Jerusalem, … Continue reading Surely there will be a Stench
Terrorism Tolerated if There’s Money
Over the past weekend, the Trump administration carried out a massive strike and destroyed only the military targets on Kharg Island. The equipment on the island that was needed to keep the oil industry going was spared. Trump posted this on Truth Social: …for reasons of decency, I have chosen NOT to wipe out the … Continue reading Terrorism Tolerated if There’s Money