Ascension Thursday marks a significant Holy Day reflecting the acceptance of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice by God the Father. The infinite nature of Christ allows His sacrifice to remain effective throughout time, renewed in the Mass. Prior to 1968, Catholics believed the Mass was the unbloody continuation of Calvary, a belief now mostly held by traditional Catholics.
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A Sermon On Lent Part II by St Augustine from Fathers of the Church Pamphlets
These holy days which we are devoting to the observance of Lent remind me to speak to you about fraternal agreement, so that whosever has a complaint against another may bring it to and end lest he himself come to an end. Do not despise these words, my brethren. For, by reason of the Fact that this mortal and frail life, which is passed amid so many earthly temptations and which prays that it may not be overwhelmed by them, cannot be lived even by a just person without some sins, we have a remedy by which we can live because our Teacher, God, taught us to say in His prayer: ‘Forgive us our debts, as we also for give our debtors.’ [Matt. 6:12] We have done what was stipulate and what was pleasing in the eyes of God, and we have signed the agreement for cancelling our debt.
CHRISTIAN JOY – a Quote from my bulletin on the fourth Sunday in Lent
In the heart of Lent, the Church encourages joy amidst sorrow. Despite the approaching Passion, the faithful are reminded of the joy stemming from deepening charity and union with God. This joy, while not complete, marks the anticipation of Easter and strengthens the resolve to remain faithful to spiritual efforts.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is the most sacred day in the Liturgical calendar, celebrating Jesus Christ’s resurrection as proof of His divinity. This event inspires countless martyrs and forms the foundation of the Catholic faith, emphasizing that through Christ, believers find purpose and hope for eternal life in heaven.
Palm Sunday
This is really the first day of Holy Week.
Passion Sunday
This was the one time that he said clearly – for any true Jew, by using Gods proper name, the concept of the non-contingent being, that He was God. Specifically: “before Abraham was made, I AM.” [emphasis mine]
The Stuggle against the Devil of Impurity – another Quote from my bulletin from the Third Sunday in Lent
The content discusses the significance of purity of heart as emphasized in St. Matthew 5:8. It highlights the devil of impurity as a major threat to spiritual integrity, urging individuals to combat it through confession, frequent Eucharist, and avoidance of worldly distractions. The article encourages love for God and maintaining dignity.
The Traditional Way of Raising Male Children
This blog is a look at the biblically informed way of raising male children. We will take a significant Bible verse, with regard to children and expand upon its meaning and its implications.
The Mystical Body of Christ, Sanctifying Grace, and the Function and need for Sacraments Explained – book review “Of Sacraments and Sacrifice” by Clifford Howell, S.J. including the quoted explanation referred to above
Of all the things that have to be explained I am inclined to think that the most fundamental – that which comes logically first – is the idea of supernatural life, or sanctifying grace (to give it its other name). If this is understood, then “Mystical Body” doctrine becomes intelligible.
Septuagesima Sunday (Next Sunday )notes on the liturgy and Its Significance as part of a Book Review of Light of the World Volume II
Light of the World is a three-volume series that provides meditations on the liturgical year, with a review focusing on the second volume. It follows similar works on the Church’s liturgical practices and includes prayers to enhance meditation. The text emphasizes the spiritual journey leading towards Easter and the struggle necessary for spiritual victory.
Traditional Thomistic Catholic 