6th Sunday of Ordinary Time (C): “BLESSED ARE THEY WHO HOPE IN THE LORD (Psalm 1).” OUTLINE Summary of ideas of today’s readings A Christian puts his trust and hope in God. The way that leads to everlasting life is Christ by living the Beatitudes. 1. Summary of ideas of today’s readings In whom…
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ST. AUGUSTINE ON AUTHENTIC HAPPINESS AND WORLDLY JOY.
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,…
POPE FRANCIS: TRUE HAPPINESS IS TO BE WITH THE LORD AND TO LIVE FOR LOVE.
POPE FRANCIS: TRUE HAPPINESS IS TO BE WITH THE LORD AND TO LIVE FOR LOVE. Below you have the Vatican Radio report and the Vatican translation of Pope Francis’ address given on Nov. 1, 2017, Solemnity of All Saints. +++VATICAN RADIO REPORT BEGINS HERE+++ (Vatican Radio) Pope Francis during the Angelus on Wednesday marked the…
6th Sunday O.T. (A). “HAPPY ARE THEY WHO FOLLOW THE LAW OF THE LORD!” AV summary + text.
6th Sunday O.T (A). “HAPPY ARE THEY WHO FOLLOW THE LAW OF THE LORD!” AV summary + text. Today’s Sunday liturgy focuses on our calling to live according to the commandments of God’s law. in the 1st reading, we are reminded to make good use of our freedom and to facilitate this, God gave us…
4th Sunday OT A. THE BEATITUDES AND HOLINESS. AV reflection.
4th Sunday OT A. THE BEATITUDES AND HOLINESS. AV reflection. Dear brethren in Christ, here you have a reflection on the Sunday readings of today’s Mass. A Blessed week ahead to you and your family! Fr. Rolly Arjonillo SEE AS WELL: THE BEATITUDES. AV Catechism in http://wp.me/p6k7Mv-1XS AUDIO CREDIT: William Byrd – Civitas Sancti…
4th Sunday O.T. (A). THE BEATITUDES. AV Catechism.
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POPE FRANCIS’ CHRISTMAS MIDNIGHT MASS HOMILY. Rediscover in Jesus the true peace, joy, and meaning of life. AV summary (1:45s) & text.
POPE FRANCIS’ CHRISTMAS MIDNIGHT MASS HOMILY The Child Jesus challenges us to leave behind fleeting illusions and rediscover in Him the true peace, joy, and meaning of life. AV summary (1:45s) & text. OUTLINE Christmas: a night of glory, of joy, of light To celebrate Christmas authentically, we need to contemplate the fragile simplicity of…
Advent: GOD WANTS US TO BE HAPPY, BUT FOR THIS WE MUST FORGET OURSELF.
Advent: GOD WANTS US TO BE HAPPY! LET US MAKE ROOM FOR CHRIST IN OUR LIFE BY STRIVING DAILY TO FORGET OURSELVES. Dear brethren in Christ, in our post on the Gaudete or Rejoice Sunday (https://wp.me/p6k7Mv-1J8 ), we mentioned that authentic happiness here on earth is the result of three inseparable elements: Union with God:…
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 HEAVEN (3): PRAYER AND THE SACRAMENTS OF CONFESSION AND THE HOLY EUCHARIST: FORETASTE OF HEAVEN HERE ON EARTH.
ON HEAVEN (3): PRAYER AND THE SACRAMENTS OF CONFESSION AND THE HOLY EUCHARIST: FORETASTE OF HEAVEN HERE ON EARTH. What do you feel within you after receiving God in the Holy Communion, or after being absolved from your sins in the Sacrament of Confession, or just by being in front of Our Lord in the…
ON HEAVEN (1): NEVER-ENDING LOVE AND HAPPINESS.
ON HEAVEN (1): NEVER-ENDING LOVE AND HAPPINESS OUTLINE WE ALL WANT TO BE HAPPY. WHERE TO FIND THIS ETERNAL HAPPINESS THEN AND WHO CAN QUENCH THIS INFINITE THIRST FOR ETERNAL HAPPINESS IN OUR HEART THEN? OTHER POINTS OF THE CATECHISM ON HEAVEN: 1. WE ALL WANT TO BE HAPPY. One doesn’t have…
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