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THE MOTHER OF GOD  

Prayer: O Holy Mother of God, make my heart one with yours, which was ever one with the Heart of God !

The divine maternity is the source of all Mary’s privileges. Mary, the Immaculate One, the beloved daughter of the Father, is also the Spouse of the Holy Spirit, whose power overshadowed her because she had been chosen the Mother of the Incarnate Word. All Mary’s greatness glory are explained in the light of her divine maternity; furthermore, her very existence is explained by her predestination to this high office. If God had not decreed that the Incarnation of His Son should take place in the womb of a virgin, we should never have had that masterpiece of grace and loveliness, the Most Blessed Virgin; we should never have had her smile or her maternal caresses. Therefore, love and honor Mary because she is the Mother of God, Mother of Jesus; and loving her in her relation to God, devotion to her only makes our love for God, for Jesus, deeper and more tender.

“Mater Dei, Mater Creatoris, Mother of God, Mother of our Creator”, we invoke her in the litany. These two titles which seem to be contradictory, actually express a unique synthesis because Mary, although a creature, is really the Mother of her Creator, the Mother of God’s Son to whom she has given a human body: the fruit of her flesh and blood is the Son of God in whom and by whom all things were created. Here we understand more than ever how Mary’s dignity reaches the threshold of the infinite.

“God could make a bigger world or a wider sky, but He could not raise a pure creature higher than Mary; for the dignity of Mother of God is the highest dignity that can be conferred on a a creature. (more…)

Standing Fast #28 – A Young Knight recites the Four Rules of Knighthood ( 2min) >>> Play

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This was sent to us by someone who attended the last Knights of Lepanto Encampment with his son who is the main actor along with Fr. Angelo. He filmed it himself and his children edited it, pretty good for a first try. We need more Catholics doing this. Bravo!

They cover the four rules of being a knight that were discussed at the encampment. These are:

1. Morning Act of Offering

2. Daily Examination of Conscience

3. Treat your Mother with Respect

4. Treat your Sister(s) with Respect

This sounds really tough for a knight of any age, but for one so young! But, hey, no pain no gain. At least there is no “Clean your Room Every Day.” Or is this included in “Treat your Mother with Respect”?

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Standing Fast #27 – Death, Judgement, and either Heaven or Hell ( 5min) >>> Play

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What would you want to do if this was the last day of your life? Having the end in mind gives us a different perspective in life. We know that life is a warfare and in the end its either ultimate victory or defeat. Listen to how Fr Angelo explains how we need to resolve to be responsible and carry out our daily duty in view of the end, by having death as our guide.

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Standing Fast #25 – “Them’s Fighting Words!” ( 05min) >>> Play	?
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We have often heard the cliche, “Sticks and stones will break your bones but words will never hurt you.” However, we know by experience that words can be very provocative especially when they concern our convictions and beliefs. This is particularly true when it regards faith and morals according to the teachings of the Church, anything opposing Catholic doctrine becomes “fighting words”. Listen to how Fr. Angelo explains how we must defend our Faith with a Chivalrous spirit!

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Standing Fast #24 – To fight the good fight in the spirit of Chivalry ( 6min) >>> Play	?
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Over a period of time the ideal of Chivalry slowly degenerated. In this episode, Fr. Angelo tries to recapture its true meaning in light of the Catholic ideal of Chivalry. Listen to Fr. explain how the Chivalrous spirit arose from a fighting spirit, and when moderated, could be transformed into virtue.

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?From Fr. Angelo’s MaryVictrix.com

Queen of Heaven Rejoice!
O Queen of heaven rejoice! alleluia:
For He whom thou didst merit to bear, alleluia,
Hath arisen as he said, alleluia.
Pray for us to God, alleluia.
Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.
Because the Lord is truly risen, alleluia.

This is the Regina Caeli, the great Marian antiphon for Easter, and, More…

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Standing Fast #22 – Marian Chivalry ( 6min) >>> Play

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In this episode of Standing Fast, Fr. Angelo illustrates how the origins of Chivalry is Marian. For the nature and essence of Chivalry is Christan, and therefore it is also Marian, confirming again that devotion to Our Lady is chivalrous. Listen to how we can recapture the true virtues of Chivalry by taking Our Lady as our Mother and Queen.

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Standing Fast #21 – The Importance of Devotion to Mary for Men ( 10min); Play

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In this episode Fr. Angelo speaks about the importance of men being devoted to Our Lady, and he illustrates this by speaking of Our Lady under the titles of: Mother, Bride, and Queen.

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+++ Standing Fast #20 – Fr. Angelo on the spiritual meaning of the quest for the Holy Grail (7min) >>> Play

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In this episode of Standing Fast, Fr. Angelo speaks of the different legends associated with the Holy Grail and how some people are still in search for it. Regardless if these are true or simply literary. Listen to how Fr. explains the spiritual meaning behind this quest, which is none other than a deep yearning – a quest – for Christ truly present in the Holy Eucharist. In this journey, our gaze is turned to the Blessed Virgin, the first tabernacle and the exemplar, on our “life long quest.”

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Standing Fast #19 – Fr. Angelo takes on Miss Rambo (6min) >>> Play

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In this episode of Standing Fast, Fr. Angelo takes on Ms. Rambo asking the question, “What has this woman, who looks like a starlet, but fights like an Amazon, got to do with the Dignity of Women?!!” Hear what he has to say …

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Standing Fast #18 – Fr. Angelo explains the Role Our Blessed Lady plays at the Foot of the Cross and how She becomes Our Mother there. (7min) >>> Play

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Our Lord is the Victim, Priest and Bride Groom of the Church and Our Lady Participates like no other ever has or will. She enables all of us to participate in the unbloody sacrifice of Mass. Listen to father as he explains the dignity of womanhood based on Mary’s unique cooperation in the work of Christ.

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Standing Fast #17 -?Fr. Angelo on the need for men to be risk takers.?(5min) >>> Play	?
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Fr. Angelo addresses the fact that men are different from women; specifically, they tend to be risk takers. This shows up in their youth with a desire to play rough sports and do daring things.? Watch the video as Fr. Angelo explains that this tendency is good and should be encouraged so long as it is moderated and channeled in the right direction, that is, toward the defense of country, family and faith.

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The Dangerous Book for Boys
by Conn Iggulden and Hal Iggulden

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Standing Fast #16 – Fr. Angelo on the Charity of Anathema (7min) >>> Play

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Fr. Angelo addresses the misconception that the discipline of withholding communion from obstinate and notorious sinners is somehow uncharitable. He takes Fr. John Hardon as his starting point to show that, in the right measure, it is the epitome of charity. To put it in a nutshell, he brings up Dietrich Von Hildebrand’s interesting phrase, “Charitable Anathema.” Fr. Angelo presents Archbishop Burke as a good example for our consideration.

• What is the Catholic Priesthood?: Text upon which the talk Fr. Hardon gave was based.
• The Charitable Anathema: Book by Deitrich Von Hildebrand

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Standing Fast #15 – Templar Baloney(08min) >>> Play	?
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Fr. Angelo Mary Geiger returns to his regular postings of Standing Fast after a small hiatus due to numerous other commitments such as the Fall Encampment and Doug Barry Boot Camp at the friary in CT, the Coredemption Conference in Indiana, and getting involved in the fray over the Plan B controversy in CT.

The inspiration for this entry is a post he made on MaryVictrix. The popular notion of the Knights Templar is imbued with the mystique of hidden secrets and grand conspiracy. And while the Vatican has released a document that pretty much absolve the order of the many accusations made against them, modern conspiracy theorists still hang on to their pet fantasies. The real virtues of the Knights Templar are far more simple, and much more profound.

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Standing Fast #14 – Fr. Angelo on the need for Fathers (7min) >>> Play	?
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Fr. Angelo commenting on an article in the City Journal about the high rate of fatherlessness in Newark, New Jersey which has reached epidemic proportions and the corresponding high rate of crime explains the need for Fathers in society and for men to take back their position in family and society as father figures. But why aren’t more people talking about this very obvious need? Listen to Father’s impassioned plea for men to speak up and Stand Fast!

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