The first 46 books of the Bible anticipate the coming of the Messiah, the anointed one, who would save his people. There were over 200 prophecies that describe who the Messiah is and how he will enter the world. Jesus fulfilled all of them. He is the Messiah, the Christ. On December 8th, we take a few … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2012
Protect Your Marriage from Adultery
There was a fantastic article written by John Seel for Cardus Daily as a reflection upon what leads to adultery and what married couples can do to safeguard their exclusive commitment to each other. For the full article check out this link http://www.cardus.ca/blog/2012/11/better-than-rubbernecking I am aware that there is more that I can and should be doing … Continue reading
Relationship Advice: Stop Trying to Win
For all of those who have a strong competitive bent to their personalities, which can push them towards great holiness as seen in some of the saints, a word of caution. Be careful that the spirit of competition does not spoil your relationships, whether in marriage or friendships. It’s not always about winning an argument … Continue reading
The END Times as the Key for OUR Times – Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Coming Great Tribulation In the month of November, after All Souls and All Saints day, the Church continues to focus her attention on supernatural things. This Sunday in the readings and prayers we reflect on the final events of history, the end of the world and what that will look like. The prophet Daniel … Continue reading
GET ME OUT OF HERE – Helping the souls in Purgatory
Our prayers matter. They really do make a difference. Actually, whether we pray or not has eternal consequences. For the souls in purgatory, they not only appreciate prayers, but long for them. After we die, we will immediately come before Jesus for our particular judgement. All of the good and all of the evil will … Continue reading
How to Avoid Purgatory and Go Straight to Heaven
A classic Mother Angelica video offering her thoughts on how we can avoid Purgatory after we die. Hint, it’s not as difficult as you might think … at least intellectually. Continue reading
The Cemetery: a Place of Horror or Hope? – Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time
THE “HEAR, O ISRAEL”AS THE SECRET ISRAELITES SECRET TO LIFE In the first reading today, we have some of the oldest and most important verses in all of the Scriptures. These verses were recited twice a day by the Hebrew people ever since the time of Moses. They were the first words of prayer taught to children. There … Continue reading