ST. AUGUSTINE ON AUTHENTIC HAPPINESS AND WORLDLY JOY. “What is it to rejoice in the ‘world’? It is to find delight in evil, in foolishness, in dishonorable and distorted things. In all these things the ‘world’ finds its joy … So, brethren, rejoice in the Lord [Philippians 4:4], not in the world. That is,…
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THE JOY OF EASTER: THE RISEN CHRIST IN AND WITH US!
THE JOY OF EASTER: THE RISEN CHRIST IN AND WITH US! The Lord has risen from the dead, as he had foretold. Let there be happiness and rejoicing for he is our King forever, alleluia (Entrance Antiphon). The true joy of Easter has its origin in Christ, in the Risen Lord who has triumphed over…
3rd Sunday of Advent (B). “MY SPIRIT REJOICES IN GOD MY SAVIOR.”
3rd Sunday of Advent (B). “MY SPIRIT REJOICES IN GOD MY SAVIOR.” OUTLINE Joy, the central theme of the 3rd Sunday of Advent. The requisites of the joy which arises in the soul as a result of its union with God. 1. Joy, the central theme of the 3rd Sunday of Advent. Joy is the…
3rd Sunday of Advent: “GAUDETE” OR “REJOICE!” SUNDAY. AV Summary.
3rd Sunday of Advent: “GAUDETE” OR “REJOICE!” SUNDAY. Dear all, here’s the post for this 3rd Advent Sunday which explains why the Church rejoices in a special manner! A Holy and Happy Advent to all! Please do us the kind favor of liking our FB page so we could reach and help more people. Thanks…
ON ADVENT (1): WHAT IS ADVENT?
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SMILE AND BE KIND EVEN IF YOU DON’T FEEL LIKE IT AND YOU’LL SHOW GOD’S KINDNESS TO OTHERS!
SMILE AND BE KIND EVEN IF YOU DON’T FEEL LIKE IT AND YOU’LL SHOW GOD’S KINDNESS TO OTHERS! Many times, putting a smile towards another person could be very difficult especially when we feel tired, irritated, annoyed, exasperated… Nevertheless, it could be a very good occasion not only to offer to God a small sacrifice…
14th Sunday O.T. (C). INTERIOR JOY AND PEACE ARE CONSEQUENCES OF GOD’S GRACE, APOSTOLATE AND INTERIOR STRUGGLE.
14th Sunday O.T. (C). INTERIOR JOY AND PEACE ARE CONSEQUENCES OF GOD’S GRACE, APOSTOLATE AND INTERIOR STRUGGLE. Dear brethren in Christ, today’s Sunday readings underline a very important idea in our Christian life: INTERIOR JOY AND PEACE ARE CONSEQUENCES OF GOD’S GRACE, OF BRINGING SOULS CLOSER TO CHRIST AND ONE’S INTERIOR STRUGGLE. In the…
EASTER SUNDAY: CHRIST’S LOVE IS STRONGER THAN DEATH! A Blessed and Joyous Easter to All!
EASTER SUNDAY: CHRIST’S LOVE IS STRONGER THAN DEATH! A Blessed and Joyous Easter to All! “The Lord is truly risen, alleluia. To him be glory and power for all the ages of eternity, alleluia, alleluia (Entrance Antiphon, Easter Sunday,Mass during the day).” St. Augustine once said that it is not difficult to believe that Our…
POPEFRANCIS ON CONFESSION: TOUCH THE GRANDEUR OF GOD’S MERCY IN THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
POPEFRANCIS ON CONFESSION: TOUCH THE GRANDEUR OF GOD’S MERCY IN THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION. Dear friends, let us heed the Pope’s advice to approach the sacrament of Confession these days and in this way we will recover a true interior peace and joy, experience God’s love and mercy but above all, make Jesus happy this…
POPE FRANCIS ON CONVERSION: “WHAT SHOULD WE DO?” BE JUST, SHARE BASIC GOODS, NO KICKBACKS!, NO EXTORTION!
POPE FRANCIS ON CONVERSION: “WHAT SHOULD WE DO?” BE JUST, SHARE BASIC GOODS, NO KICKBACKS!, NO EXTORTION! Dear friends, in yesterday’s Angelus speech, Pope Francis exhorted everyone to live these following ideals in response to the question of the Jews to St. John the Baptist. We are encouraged to SHARE BASIC NECESSITIES, to say NO…
3rd Sunday of Advent: “GAUDETE” OR REJOICE! SUNDAY
3rd Sunday of Advent “GAUDETE” OR REJOICE! SUNDAY. This coming Sunday marks the 3rd Sunday of Advent, also known as “Gaudete” (Latin for “Rejoice!” or “Be glad/happy!”) Sunday. This is the reason why in some ADVENT WREATHS, there is a PINK CANDLE which differentiates it from the rest. In some Churches as well, instead of…
Nov. 30: WHO WAS THE FIRST PERSON EVER TO LIVE THE SEASON OF ADVENT? Novena to the Immaculate Conception. Day 1
On Advent (4): WHO WAS THE FIRST PERSON EVER TO LIVE THE SEASON OF ADVENT? Novena to the Immaculate Conception. In my weekly Catechetical Masses for Grade 4 students in the school where I am one of the chaplains, I always make it a point that the homilies are interactive: I ask the young…
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