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The name of Jesus means, “God is Salvation.” The name was not unique, even in biblical times, and today is common in Arabicspeaking East and in Spanish-speaking countries. From Apostolic times, the name has been treated with the greatest respect, as honor is due the name which represents our Lord, Himself. The Holy name of […]

Today we are presented with the mystery of Christ’s baptism and our own. Jesus is baptized in order to reveal himself as God’s only Son, and to reveal his mission of sharing that sonship with us sinners. The reality of his mission, and our status as baptized Christians, help us understand our commitment to a […]

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, so that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.” (Mt. 3:16) The greatest gift given to the world, a Gift that can’t be purchased; the Son of God, the Life of Jesus. The call is for us to […]

ADVENT/CHRISTMAS There is no Christmas without spiritual preparation, reconciliation and peace. The most fundamental spiritual reality of Advent is that there is no Christmas without spiritual preparation of our hearts and reconciliation or peace with God or our brothers and sisters. Hence, Advent is a season of grace that God gives us through His Church […]

ADVENT/CHRISTMAS The manger, a feeding trough for animals, is highly symbolic and foreshadows the Eucharist. One of the most profound symbols associated with the birth of Jesus is themanger. The Virgin Mary, “Wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn” (Luke 2:7). […]

WAYS TO PRAY FOR THE HOLY SOULS IN PURGATORY • Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for the intention of the Holy Souls. • Sprinkle Holy Water on the ground: St. John Macias, a great friend of those in purgatory, would often sprinkle holy water on the ground for the spiritual benefit of the suffering souls. […]

FIRST 7 WAYS TO PRAY FOR THE SOULS IN PURGATORY 1- Pray the Novena to the Holy Souls. 2- Offer up your Holy Communions for the souls in purgatory. 3- Have Masses said for your departed loved ones, especially on the anniversary of his or her death. 4- Pray the Way of the Cross for […]

The souls in purgatory cannot pray for themselves, they cannot do anything to hasten their entrance into heaven. But we can pray for them. Our prayers for the suffering souls in purgatory is an act of charity that eases their suffering and helps them complete their purification sooner. This is our role in the communion […]

The souls in purgatory died in the mercy of God, this is why they are called holy; however, because they still had attachment to sin at the time of their death, they must undergo a spiritual purification of their souls before they are able to fully love God with their whole heart, mind, and soul […]

Mary is the Virgin presenting offerings. Mary, as stated in Marialis Cultus, is the example of that worship which consists in making our own life an offering pleasing to God. For her the “rejoice” of the Annunciation soon became “a sword will pierce your soul because that Child would be a sign of contradiction.” (Lk […]