Forever I am changed by your LOVE in the presence of YOUR MAGESTY. Prepare for Christ the KING PrepareForMass #catholic4 days ago
Many who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake some shall live forever others shall be an everlasting horror & disgrace. PrepareforMass 5 days ago
Next Sunday is the Solemnity of Christ the King Year B
BENEDICT XVI
ANGELUS
Saint Peter's Square
Sunday, 26 November 2006
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
On this last Sunday of the liturgical year we are celebrating the Solemnity of Christ the King. Today's Gospel proposes to us anew part of the dramatic questioning to which Pontius Pilate subjected Jesus when he was handed over to him, accused of usurping the title, "King of the Jews".
Jesus answered the Roman governor's questions by declaring that he was a king, but not of this world (cf. Jn 18: 36). He did not come to rule over peoples and territories but to set people free from the slavery of sin and to reconcile them with God. And he added: "For this I was born, and for this I have come into the world, to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears my voice" (Jn 18: 37).
But what is the "truth" that Christ came into the world to witness to? The whole of his life reveals that God is love: so this is the truth to which he witnessed to the full with the sacrifice of his own life on Calvary.
The Cross is the "throne" where he manifested his sublime kingship as God Love: by offering himself in expiation for the sin of the world, he defeated the "ruler of this world" (Jn 12: 31) and established the Kingdom of God once and for all. It is a Kingdom that will be fully revealed at the end of time, after the destruction of every enemy and last of all, death (cf. I Cor 15: 25-26). The Son will then deliver the Kingdom to the Father and God will finally be "everything to everyone" (I Cor 15: 28).
The way to reach this goal is long and admits of no short cuts: indeed, every person must freely accept the truth of God's love. He is Love and Truth, and neither Love nor Truth are ever imposed: they come knocking at the doors of the heart and the mind and where they can enter they bring peace and joy. This is how God reigns; this is his project of salvation, a "mystery" in the biblical sense of the word: a plan that is gradually revealed in history.
The Virgin Mary was associated in a very special way with Christ's kingship. God asked her, a humble young woman of Nazareth, to become Mother of the Messiah and Mary responded to this request with her whole self, joining her unconditional "yes" to that of her Son, Jesus, and making herself obedient with him even in his sacrifice. This is why God exalted her above every other creature and Christ crowned her Queen of Heaven and earth.
Let us entrust the Church and all humanity to her intercession, so that God's love can reign in all hearts and his design of justice and peace be fulfilled.
Thursday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time. Jesus reminds us in the Scriptures that yes we are all sinners, but with acknowledgement of that fact and sincere repentance we can enter God's glory. (Preached on Thursday, November 5th, 2009, 12:15pm, St. Malachyâs Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time. We are inspired today by the Scripture story of Bartimaeus, the blind man who ended up showing us the way, to Jesus. (Preached on Sunday, October 25th, 2009, 6:00pm, St. Malachyâs Church, Broadway and 49th, Times Square, New York City.)
A listener calls in with what is probably a common question, but one not often easily resolved: How do I get my kids to like church? (Originally aired: 10/15/09)
Father dave talks with the incredibly talented author, Anne Rice! One of America's most read and celebrated authors, Anne Rice is known for weaving the visible and supernatural worlds together in epic stories that both entertain and challenge readers. Her books are richly filled with history, belief, philosophy, religion, and compelling characters that […]
The CatholicTV Network's online Mass celebrated Friday, November 20, 2009 by Father John Carmichael. From the Catholic web site, CatholicTV.com, our online masses are available every day of the week....
In our first reading today from 1 Maccabees 6, we see a king who knows the score in his life. King Antiochus had done some dastardly things. He began to undergo great misfortune and was soon to die. And near the end, he realized that he was being punished for the terrible things he had [...]
In the first reading today from 1 Maccabees 4, we read about the origins of Hannukah. Do you know what that Jewish feast, celebrated to this day, is all about? Read and find out! In the Gospel reading from Luke 19, we see Jesus throwing the merchants out of the temple area. The big shots [...]
Hosted by Marcus Grodi with guest Sr. Anne-Lise Strøm: Enjoy lutefisk this week as the Journey Home travels to Norway. Sr. Anne-Lise Strøm, OP, Prioress of Our Lady of the Annunciation in Oslo, Norway shares with us her journey home and her call to the religious life. Sr. Strøm dedicated her consecrated life to the reunification of Christians and prays ferve […]
Hosted by Fr. Mark, Doug Barry with guest Dr. Bill Thierfelder: Dr. Thierfelder, President of Belmont Abbey College, shares with the Rock House what's going on with the EOC's attack on the Catholic identity of the Benedictine college. Where this goes, will decide a lot in terms of whether our legal system will respect conscience or not. He and a co […]
Hosted by Doug Keck with guest Carmen Marcoux: Carmen Marcoux's novels about young love, the challenges of chaste relationships, and the heartaches and rewards involved in living the Gospel message without compromise, are simply too good to put down. Doug and Carmen discuss how she began writing, why she writes for young people, and what her novels teac […]
Hosted by Raymond Arroyo with guest Jim Caviezel, Rob Gasper and Bishop Morlino: Jim Caviezel, star of the Passion of the Christ, on the occasion of our 1st show on the brand new World Over set. Rob Gasper and Michael Hichborn with the Reform CCHD Coalition on their research into the sometimes controversial Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Bishop Rob […]
1 Maccabees 6: 1 - 13 1 King Antiochus was going through the upper provinces when he heard that Elymais in Persia was a city famed for its wealth in silver and gold. 2 Its temple was very rich, containing golden shields, breastplates, and weapons left there by ...
1 Maccabees 4: 36 - 37, 52 - 59 36 Then said Judas and his brothers, "Behold, our enemies are crushed; let us go up to cleanse the sanctuary and dedicate it." 37 So all the army assembled and they went up to Mount Zion. 52 ...
1 Maccabees 2: 15 - 29 15 Then the king's officers who were enforcing the apostasy came to the city of Modein to make them offer sacrifice. 16 Many from Israel came to them; and Mattathias and his sons were assembled. 17 Then the king's officers ...
Acts 28: 11 - 16, 30 - 31 11 After three months we set sail in a ship which had wintered in the island, a ship of Alexandria, with the Twin Brothers as figurehead. 12 Putting in at Syracuse, we stayed there for three days. 13 ...
1 Timothy 5: 3 - 10 3 Honor widows who are real widows. 4 If a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn their religious duty to their own family and make some return to their parents; for this is acceptable in the sight of God. ...
1 Maccabees 1: 10 - 15, 41 - 43, 54 - 57, 62 - 63 10 From them came forth a sinful root, Antiochus Epiphanes, son of Antiochus the king; he had been a hostage in Rome. He began to reign in the one hundred and thirty-seventh year of the ...
Daniel 12: 1 - 3 1 "At that time there shall arise Michael, the great prince, guardian of your people; It shall be a time unsurpassed in distress since nations began until that time. At that time your people shall escape, everyone who is found written in the book. ...
Wisdom 18: 14 - 16; 19: 6 - 9 14 For while gentle silence enveloped all things, and night in its swift course was now half gone, 15 thy all-powerful word leaped from heaven, from the royal throne, into the midst of the land that was doomed, a ...
Wisdom 13: 1 - 9 1 For all men who were ignorant of God were foolish by nature; and they were unable from the good things that are seen to know him who exists, nor did they recognize the craftsman while paying heed to his works; 2 but ...
Wisdom 7: 22 -- 8:1 22 for wisdom, the fashioner of all things, taught me. For in her there is a spirit that is intelligent, holy, unique, manifold, subtle, mobile, clear, unpolluted, distinct, invulnerable, loving the good, keen, irresistible, 23 beneficent, humane, steadfast, sure, free from anxiety, all-powerful, ...
From the inception of his pro-life work, Fr. Frank Pavone of Priest for Life has been urging the mass media to show the American people what an abortion is. Abortion is a reality which is so horrific that words alone can never convey its meaning. Warning - This video is very graphic.
St. Elizabeth of Hungary showed how hungry she was for heaven when she found the pearl of great price, the Gospel, and put aside all she had. St. Elizabeth, Widow - Mass: EF, Cognovi - Readings: 1st: 1ti 5:3-10 - Gsp: mat 13:44-52 Ave Maria! To Download Audio go to http://airmaria.com?p=8504
We will share in the sufferings of Christ but by offering up these sufferings in union with His, then we will do much spiritual good for ourselves and others. Ave Maria! St. Felix of Valois, Confessor - Mass: EF, Common of a Confessor not a Bishop II, Iustus Ut Palma - Readings: - 1st: 1co 4:9-14 - Gsp: luk 12:32-34 To Download Audio go to http://airmaria.co […]
Fr. Ignatius reminds us to keep our eyes on our goal, that is, heaven, and so be able to endure the many trials of life. Ave Maria! Readings EF - Common of the Dedication of a Church, Mass: Terribilis - 1st: rev 21:2-5 - Gsp: luk 19:1-10 To Download Audio go to http://airmaria.com?p=8467
This Sunday, February 1st, is the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time on the Church’s calendar. God rose up Moses as a prophet among his people and gave him words to speak to his people. In time, God’s only son would be annointed with the Holy Spirit and his words were eternal and his teaching was with authority.
There are consequences of freely speaking out against God’s commands. So it was with the fallen angels. God told Moses, “whoever will not listen to my words which he speaks in my name, I myself will make him answer for it. But if a prophet presumes to speak in my name an oracle that I have not commanded him to speak, or speaks in the name of other gods, he shall die.” – Dt 8:19-20
If today you hear his voice, harden not your heart.
Mk 1:21-28 – When Jesus was teaching at a synagogue in Capernaum, a man with an unclean spirit was present. Jesus commanded the unclean spirit to leave him. The unclean spirit convulsed and came out. At this all were amazed. “He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him – Mk 1:27.”
The authoritative teaching of Jesus continues today in Christ’s church. God continues to raise up holy men to the holy priesthood.
Some holy men are called to the priesthood and take a vow of celibacy. Other holy men and women called to serve in religious communities also take similar vows. Still other holy men and women are called to married life welcoming children where God wills it to be. There are others who live holy lives as single people and they continue to discern God’s will for them. (1 Cor 7:32-35) …Reflection from Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk
Is God calling you to watch these videos?
Father Ted Tyler
If today you hear his voice…
Prepare for Mass – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – YEAR B
January 25, 2009 – (1/25/2009) – Catholic Readings Schedule see hear
Sunday is the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Simply put, it is a day to reflect on mending our nets, taking a leap of faith and following the Teacher who shows sinners the way. We pray to have the humility to confess our sins to a priest in the Sacrament of Confession while we have the chance. The call of the first of the disciples is echoed across time to us and now we have a decision to make using our faith as the place to start. After Inaguration Day, Father Jim Chern had a thought provoking homily INAUGURATION ADDRESS: Ask not what our God can do for you… Do we want to follow our own ways that doesn’t lead to happiness and joy in heaven or the way that leads to life?
Speaking of life, allow me if you will to go slightly off topic for a moment. I heard of this video from a friend Clayton who found it from a friend and so I’d like to share it with you. Although this doesn’t follow the theme for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, with the anniversary of January 22 1973 approaching, it does, despite it being sad, have a very PRO-LIFE message. Here it is… THIS IS MY BODY‘This is My Body’ Film Discussion Guide. Thank you Clayton.
Lyrics
Lord, you have come to the seashore,
neither searching for the rich nor the wise,
desiring only that I should follow.
Refrain
O, Lord, with your eyes set upon me,
gently smiling, you have spoken my name;
all I longed for I have found by the water,
at your side, I will seek other shores.
Lord, see my goods, my possessions;
in my boat you find no power, no wealth.
Will you accept, then, my nets and labor?
Lord, take my hands and direct them.
Help me spend myself in seeking the lost,
returning love for the love you gave me.
Lord, as I drift on the waters,
be the resting place of my restless heart,
my life’s companion, my friend and refuge.
Christmas is over and now it is back to Ordinary Time. Oh, how the time is far from ordinary when we live life to its fullest and when the first things in life are put first. When we feel like we are wronged, when life just happens to go not as we expected, there is a comfort in knowing that we were purchased for a price. Our bodies are members of Christ’s and so we are not alone. Therefore avoid immorality and glorify God in your body. God will raise us by his power (1 Cor 6: 13-20).
The call from God to holiness is constant in our lives. We often times don’t listen. But, we shouldn’t give up. Samuel heard a call but thought it was Eli. Eli told him to go back to sleep. When Eli understood it was God calling Samuel, he instructed him to answer “speak Lord, your servant is listening” (1 Sm 3:3-10). Then “Samuel grew up, and the LORD was with him, not permitting any word of his to be without effect” – (1 Sm 3:19).
What a powerful testimony Samuel has for us. If only we could at all times in our lives not permit any word of His to be without effect, we’d all be on our way to sainthood saying everyday, “Here I am Lord, I come to do your will” – Ps 40:8-9.
Jesus is calling us (Jn 1:35-42). He asks, “what are you looking for?”, we might ask, “where are you staying?”. He tells us “come and you will see”. The prayer is that we all will come and find him just as Peter did.
Gloria In Exclesis Deo. “Glory to God in high heaven”. The greeting of the angels at the birth of Christ. This greeting is an announcement to humanity that the savior of the world has been born. The Word made flesh dwelling among his people. Like us in all ways except sin. Jesus was first made visible to those witnesses in Bethlehem, the angels, the shepherds, the Magi, Mary, and Joseph all gave testimony to his arrival. John’s baptism in the Jordan was that of preparing the way for the manifistation of Jesus.
When Jesus was baptised, God sent down the Holy Spirit descending like a dove proclaiming “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” At that moment, Christ instituted the Sacrament of Baptism, the mysterious way in which we come to meet Jesus for the first time just as those witnesses in Bethlehem at the manger. At baptism, a person is “cleansed from original sin, and incorporated in Christ and made a member of His Body the Church; he is infused with sanctifying grace and receives the theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit; and this enables him to receive the other sacraments effectively”. This is precisely why Catholics baptize newborn babies.
Blood, water, and spirit.
1 Jn 5:6-8 This is the one who came through water and blood, Jesus Christ, not by water alone, but by water and blood. The Spirit is the one that testifies, and the Spirit is truth. So there are three that testify, the Spirit, the water, and the blood, and the three are of one accord.
PRAYER
God of mercy, you wash away our sins in WATER, you give us new birth in the Spirit, and redeem us in the BLOOD of Christ. As we celebrate Christ’s resurrection increase our awareness of these blessings, and renew your gift of life within us.
Videos…
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling ~ Anne Murray
