March 10, 2018
Fifth Sorrow of Our Lady
Ave Maria Meditations The Fifth Sorrow of Our Lady: Mary Stands at the Foot of Cross at the Crucifixion: Now there stood by the cross of Jesus, His Mother. (Jn 19:25) I pity you,…
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March 3, 2018
Fourth Sorrow of Our Lady
Ave Maria Meditations The Fourth Sorrow: Jesus meets His Afflicted Mother on the Way to Calvary: And there followed him a great multitude of people, and of women, who bewailed and lamented him. (Lk…
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February 28, 2018
Fourth Station of the Cross
Ave Maria Meditations Station IV: Jesus meets His mother No matter how difficult it was for her, our Blessed Mother never counted the cost or let her fear get between her and her…
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February 13, 2018
As We Enter Lent: Ash Wednesday
One Minute Meditations Yet even now, says the LORD, return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; rend your hearts and not your clothing. Return to the…
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March 28, 2017
Prayer to Our Lady of Sorrows
Ave Maria Meditations O most holy virgin, mother of our Lord Jesus Christ: by the overwhelming grief you experienced when you witnessed the martyrdom, the crucifixion, and the death of your divine Son,…
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March 7, 2017
Our Sufferings United to Christ’s
Ave Maria Meditations Suffering, like fire tried gold, transforms us into the heart of Christ. God never intended nor wanted man to suffer. Man fell through disobedience from the paradise God created. Christ's…
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March 2, 2017
Preparatory Prayers for the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows
Ave Maria Meditations Preparatory Prayers: ---Introductory Prayer: My God, I offer You this Rosary for Your glory, so I may honor the Mother of Jesus, the Blessed Virgin, so I can share…
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March 1, 2017
The Seven Sorrows of Our Lady
Ave Maria Meditations THE SEVEN SORROWS DEVOTION The Blessed Virgin Mary grants seven graces to the souls who honor her daily by saying seven Hail Mary's and meditating on her tears and dolors…
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February 28, 2017
A Prayer in Preparation for Lent
Ave Maria Meditations God, heavenly Father, look upon me and hear my prayer during this holy Season of Lent. By the good works You inspire, help me to discipline my body and to…
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January 22, 2017
Jan 22 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: Do Penance and Live Your Faith
In today's Gospel reading, Jesus continues the message of John: repent, the Kingdom of God is at hand. Father Jacinto says that repent means a change in our lives, but also means to…
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January 15, 2017
Jan 15 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: The Witness of a Simple Life
We met John the Baptist in Advent, and meet him again at the beginning of Ordinary Time. His message is the same: Behold the Lamb of God... He is the Son of…
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January 8, 2017
Jan 08 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: The Interior Star of Faith
Following the feast of Christmas, we have the Epiphany when Our Lord is manifested to the nations in the persons of the Magi. The Magi were learned men who sought the truth,…
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January 7, 2017
Jan 07 – Homily – Fr Angelo: Spiritual Interpretation of Epiphany
Fr. Angelo walks us through the spiritual interpretations of the three mysteries celebrated at Epiphany: the Adoration of the Magi, the Baptism in the Jordan, and the Wedding Feast of Cana. He then…
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December 24, 2016
Dec 24 – Homily – Fr Jacinto: Take Some Time to Give Thanks
Today's Gospel is the Canticle of Zechariah or the "Benedictus" (LK 1:67-79). This song of thanksgiving is prayed every morning in the Church's liturgy, and is fittingly used today to thank the…
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December 19, 2016
An Advent Longing for Christ
Ave Maria Meditations +“O my God, Word of the Father, Word made flesh for love of us, You assumed a mortal body in order to suffer and be immolated for us. I wish…
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