On Advent (3): GUIDE TO CONFESSION. EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE (for adults). Dear friends, as we have mentioned in the previous post (Advent 2: Interior preparation), the best way to prepare ourselves for Christmas is for Jesus to have a “place in the inn” of our soul by going to the sacrament of Confession so as…
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ON ADVENT (2): INTERIOR PREPARATION FOR CHRISTMAS. Make Baby Jesus Happy By Going to Confession This Advent!
ON ADVENT 2: INTERIOR PREPARATION FOR CHRISTMAS In a talk I gave last year to Grade 1 (7 yr-old) girls, I asked them what they were doing to prepare for the Coming of the Child Jesus. A blonde, chubby girl answered: “I’m preparing the Nativity Scene in our house”…Another girl with pony tails said: “I…
ON ADVENT (1): WHAT IS ADVENT? Time of Preparation, of Hope and of Interior Joy
ON ADVENT (1): WHAT IS ADVENT? Time of Preparation, of Hope and of Interior Joy This coming Sunday marks the beginning of a new liturgical year when the Catholic Church celebrates the 1st Sunday of ADVENT. BUT WHAT IS THE ADVENT SEASON ALL ABOUT? The word “Advent” comes from the Latin term “adventus” which indicates…
ON HEAVEN (3): A FORETASTE OF HEAVEN HERE ON EARTH. The Joy of Being United with God in Prayer, Confession and Holy Eucharist.
ON HEAVEN (3): A FORETASTE OF HEAVEN HERE ON EARTH: THE JOY OF HAVING GOD IN OUR SOUL 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 Tabernacle,…
POPE FRANCIS GIVES “HOMEWORK” TO CATHOLIC SCHOOLCHILDREN: “Please don’t forget to pray for me, so that I can share with many people the joy of Jesus.”
POPE FRANCIS GIVES “HOMEWORK” TO CATHOLIC SCHOOLCHILDREN “Please don’t forget to pray for me, so that I can share with many people the joy of Jesus.” (Harlem NY, Sept. 25, 2015) Dear friends, yesterday, Pope Francis visited the Our Lady, Queen of Angels School in Harlem, where he received a “rock-star” treatment. A lot of…
PopeinUS : REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS! KEEP MOVING FORWARD TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL Homily, Canonization of Fr. Junipero (Sept. 23, 2015)
PopeinUS : REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS! KEEP MOVING FORWARD TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL Homily, Canonization of St. Junipero Dear friends, during the canonization of Father Junipero Serra, Pope Francis encouraged the faithful to “rejoice in the Lord always!”, overcoming our tendency towards self-enclosure which leads to apathy. Rather, imitating the example of the St….
#PopeFrancis: “IF YOU CANNOT #FORGIVE, YOU’RE NOT A #CHRISTIAN.”
POPE FRANCIS: “If you cannot forgive, you’re not a Christian” According to the Vatican radio, Pope Francis, -commenting on today’s Gospel passage, “Be merciful, just as also your Father is merciful (Lk6:36)” in his September 10, 2015 Homily at Casa Santa Marta-, focused on mercy, peace and reconciliation as opposed to war and hatred. PEACE…
WANT TO KNOW THE “POPE FRANCIS APPROACH”? Here are some 7 ideas to keep in mind.
WANT TO KNOW THE “POPE FRANCIS APPROACH”? Here are some 7 ideas to keep in mind. Dear friends, I have come across this video which I think is very important for all Catholics to see in order to understand Pope Francis’ approach. My heart goes to those who are confused and specially to the “traditionalists” and…
August 12: ST. JANE FRANCES DE CHANTAL. Foundress of the Order of Visitation. Learn how to forgive. The Martyrdom of Love
August 12: ST. JANE FRANCES DE CHANTAL. Foundress of the Order of Visitation. Learn how to forgive. The Martyrdom of Love Today we celebrate the memorial of St. Jane Frances de Chantal, a woman who possessed extraordinary traits as a cheerful Christian mother, wife, widower and later nun, foundress of the Order of Visitation. A…
ON GOD’S MERCY: Feeling Hopeless and Desperate For Your Falls and Sins? Trust in God Who is Merciful, Receive His Pardon and Happiness in Confession
ON GOD’S MERCY: Feeling Hopeless and Desperate For Your Falls and Sins? Trust in God Who is Merciful, Receive His Pardon and Happiness in Confession! Dear friend, if ever you find yourself feeling hopeless and desperate for the burden of your sins and frequent falls, I encourage you to react and shake off this pessimism which…
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