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WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A NOVENA? WHY NINE DAYS? “As has been said, the simplest explanation of the Christmas novena is the nine months of Christ in the womb. But for every novena of preparation, as also for every novena of prayer, not only the best explanation but also the best model and example was given by Christ Himself to the Church in the first Pentecost novena. WHAT JOHN MEANT WHEN HE SAID: "I AM NOT WORTHY TO UNFASTEN In the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite, the Church heard St. Paul’s speech in today’s first reading. St. Paul concludes his sermon with a reference to St. John the Baptist’s words, Behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose (Acts 13:25, cf. John 1:27). As we consider these words more carefully, we will recognize that this is a subtle reference to KEEPING THEM STRAIGHT: JAMES THE GREATER AND JAMES THE This James is the brother (rather, cousin) of the Lord (through both Joseph and Mary), the son of Cleophas (aka Alphaeus, who met Christ on the way to Emmaus and was brother to Joseph the spouse of Mary) and Mary of Alphaeus (the sister of the Virgin Mary), the brother also of Mary Salome, and also the brother of Jude the Apostle, called the Lessor the little.
HOW TO CELEBRATE MASS "AD ORIENTEM" Following Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Cardinal Sarah has repeatedly called for a return to ad orientem worship - in which the priest and the people face together in the same direction toward the front of the church for those parts of the Mass which are addressed directly to God. Most recently, the Prefect for the Congregation for the Divine Liturgy has asked priests to implement ad orientem BIBLICAL PROOF THAT MARY (AND JOSEPH) MADE A VOW OF The Gospel text recounting the Annunciation of the angel Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary contains the biblical evidence and proof that she had made a vow of virginity prior to her conception of the Christ Child. Further, as we consider the historical circumstances of her betrothal to Joseph, it will become quite clear that he also had vowed CAN I GET MARRIED AFTER HAVING A VASECTOMY? (THE VASECTOMY We continue our discussion of various issues related to repentance after the commission of a vasectomy. In our earlier article , we discussed why a reversal would sometimes (even oftentimes) be required in order to receive sacrament absolution after a vasectomy – though it is not mandated as relating to the amendment of life, but seems to be closely linked to true contrition and WHY WAS JESUS BORN IN BETHLEHEM? In his divinity, through his all-encompassing providence, Jesus willed not only to be born of Mary and to be under the protection of Joseph, but he further willed to be born in the city of David called Bethlehem. Our Savior was born in Bethlehem because St. Joseph had taken his wife the Blessed Mary to the city of David to be enrolledfor the
WHY WAS MATTHIAS CHOSEN BY LOTS? After the fall of Judas from the apostolic college, it was necessary for a successor to be elected. However, it is most striking to note that the choice between either Joseph called Barsabas (surnamed Justus) and Matthias was not made by the people, nor by the eleven, nor even by Peter himself; rather, Matthias was chosen by lots. WHY THE WISE VIRGINS COULD NOT SHARE THEIR OIL There are numerous ways of interpreting both the virgins and their oil lamps. On the one hand, the virgins can signify all of humanity. On the other, the virgins might represent the Christian faithful only (and not those who have no faith). WHY WERE THE HEAVENS OPENED TO JESUS AT HIS BAPTISM? Through baptism, heaven is opened to us. However, heaven was ever open to Christ. Even from the moment of his conception he was the Son of God (by nature), he had no sin, he was filled with the perfection of all the gifts and virtues (as well as of all knowledge), his human soul was indeed that place where the fullness of Godhead deigned todwell.
WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A NOVENA? WHY NINE DAYS? “As has been said, the simplest explanation of the Christmas novena is the nine months of Christ in the womb. But for every novena of preparation, as also for every novena of prayer, not only the best explanation but also the best model and example was given by Christ Himself to the Church in the first Pentecost novena. WHAT JOHN MEANT WHEN HE SAID: "I AM NOT WORTHY TO UNFASTEN In the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite, the Church heard St. Paul’s speech in today’s first reading. St. Paul concludes his sermon with a reference to St. John the Baptist’s words, Behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose (Acts 13:25, cf. John 1:27). As we consider these words more carefully, we will recognize that this is a subtle reference to KEEPING THEM STRAIGHT: JAMES THE GREATER AND JAMES THE This James is the brother (rather, cousin) of the Lord (through both Joseph and Mary), the son of Cleophas (aka Alphaeus, who met Christ on the way to Emmaus and was brother to Joseph the spouse of Mary) and Mary of Alphaeus (the sister of the Virgin Mary), the brother also of Mary Salome, and also the brother of Jude the Apostle, called the Lessor the little.
HOW TO CELEBRATE MASS "AD ORIENTEM" Following Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Cardinal Sarah has repeatedly called for a return to ad orientem worship - in which the priest and the people face together in the same direction toward the front of the church for those parts of the Mass which are addressed directly to God. Most recently, the Prefect for the Congregation for the Divine Liturgy has asked priests to implement ad orientem BIBLICAL PROOF THAT MARY (AND JOSEPH) MADE A VOW OF The Gospel text recounting the Annunciation of the angel Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary contains the biblical evidence and proof that she had made a vow of virginity prior to her conception of the Christ Child. Further, as we consider the historical circumstances of her betrothal to Joseph, it will become quite clear that he also had vowed CAN I GET MARRIED AFTER HAVING A VASECTOMY? (THE VASECTOMY We continue our discussion of various issues related to repentance after the commission of a vasectomy. In our earlier article , we discussed why a reversal would sometimes (even oftentimes) be required in order to receive sacrament absolution after a vasectomy – though it is not mandated as relating to the amendment of life, but seems to be closely linked to true contrition and WHY WAS JESUS BORN IN BETHLEHEM? In his divinity, through his all-encompassing providence, Jesus willed not only to be born of Mary and to be under the protection of Joseph, but he further willed to be born in the city of David called Bethlehem. Our Savior was born in Bethlehem because St. Joseph had taken his wife the Blessed Mary to the city of David to be enrolledfor the
WHY WAS MATTHIAS CHOSEN BY LOTS? After the fall of Judas from the apostolic college, it was necessary for a successor to be elected. However, it is most striking to note that the choice between either Joseph called Barsabas (surnamed Justus) and Matthias was not made by the people, nor by the eleven, nor even by Peter himself; rather, Matthias was chosen by lots. WHY THE WISE VIRGINS COULD NOT SHARE THEIR OIL There are numerous ways of interpreting both the virgins and their oil lamps. On the one hand, the virgins can signify all of humanity. On the other, the virgins might represent the Christian faithful only (and not those who have no faith). BIBLICAL PROOF THAT MARY (AND JOSEPH) MADE A VOW OF Rather than discussing the universal and emphatic teachings of the Fathers of the Church – all of whom assert that Mary had made a vow of virginity – because such texts will often be ignored by Protestants (to their eternal ruin), we will look simply at the Gospel text itself and shall assert only those things which are affirmed alsoby the Evangelist.
WHY WAS JESUS BORN IN BETHLEHEM? In his divinity, through his all-encompassing providence, Jesus willed not only to be born of Mary and to be under the protection of Joseph, but he further willed to be born in the city of David called Bethlehem. Our Savior was born in Bethlehem because St. Joseph had taken his wife the Blessed Mary to the city of David to be enrolledfor the
IF MARY IS THE MOTHER OF JESUS, WHY ISN'T THE HOLY SPIRIT A handful of times in the Gospels, St. Joseph is called the “father” of Jesus – by St. Luke (2:33), and even by Mary herself (Thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing, Luke 2:48) – but it is quite clear that the term “father” is not used literally in these cases.St. Luke himself specifies that St. Joseph was only thought to be the father of Jesus, since the Holy Family kept the MUST A MAN "RENOUNCE ALL HIS POSSESSIONS" TO BE A After telling the crowds that a man must hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, in order to be his disciple, the good Savior then seems to enjoin radical poverty upon all Christians. ST. IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH, THE CHILD WHO IS GREATER IN THE It is important to note that, in the traditional calendar of the Roman Rite (which was in universal usage during St. Francis’ life), St. Ignatius’ feast is observed on February 1 st rather than October 17 th.This explains the Bishop’s reference to the feast celebrated “yesterday” and the Office observed “tomorrow”, since he gave this sermon on February 2 nd, the feast of the ST. LAWRENCE OF BRINDISI AND THE GOLDEN AGE OF CATHOLIC In the 1800’s, led primarily by protestant theologians, the science of biblical theology first began. This science – which is completely different from the “proof-texting” of the Medieval scholastics and from the allegorizing of the early Fathers – approached the Bible in a whole new way: Emphasizing especially the importance of the original languages and also giving greater ST. CLEOPAS OF EMMAUS, MARTYR: THE BROTHER OF ST. JOSEPH St. Cleopas, one of the disciples who met the risen Lord on the road to Emmaus, is commemorated in the Roman Martyrology on 25 September. While little is known with certainty of either him or his companion, there is a tradition which identifies this Cleopas (or Cleophas) with the wife of Mary (the mother of James the Lesser). FOUR REASONS WHY THE BREAD OF LIFE DISCOURSE CANNOT BE A The common solution for many modern Protestants (following the path set out by Zwingli) is to call upon the words which follow toward the end of the discourse: It is the spirit that quickeneth: the flesh profiteth nothing.The words that I have spoken to you, are spirit and life (John 6:64). Appealing to these words, which reference the spirit as opposed to the flesh, these Protestants will WHY THE WISE VIRGINS COULD NOT SHARE THEIR OIL There are numerous ways of interpreting both the virgins and their oil lamps. On the one hand, the virgins can signify all of humanity. On the other, the virgins might represent the Christian faithful only (and not those who have no faith). WHY A CATHOLIC SHOULD NOT ATTEND AN INVALID WEDDING Thus, if a Catholic is not married according to the Law of the Church, the marriage will be invalid – it may be a civil marriage, but it is not a marriage in the eyes of the Church or in God’s eyes. It is also good to note that the marriage of a Catholic and an Orthodox Christian before an Orthodox priest is recognized as valid, though WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A NOVENA? WHY NINE DAYS? “As has been said, the simplest explanation of the Christmas novena is the nine months of Christ in the womb. But for every novena of preparation, as also for every novena of prayer, not only the best explanation but also the best model and example was given by Christ Himself to the Church in the first Pentecost novena. CAN I GET MARRIED AFTER HAVING A VASECTOMY? (THE VASECTOMY We continue our discussion of various issues related to repentance after the commission of a vasectomy. In our earlier article , we discussed why a reversal would sometimes (even oftentimes) be required in order to receive sacrament absolution after a vasectomy – though it is not mandated as relating to the amendment of life, but seems to be closely linked to true contrition and HOW TO CELEBRATE MASS "AD ORIENTEM" Following Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Cardinal Sarah has repeatedly called for a return to ad orientem worship - in which the priest and the people face together in the same direction toward the front of the church for those parts of the Mass which are addressed directly to God. Most recently, the Prefect for the Congregation for the Divine Liturgy has asked priests to implement ad orientem WHY WAS MATTHIAS CHOSEN BY LOTS? After the fall of Judas from the apostolic college, it was necessary for a successor to be elected. However, it is most striking to note that the choice between either Joseph called Barsabas (surnamed Justus) and Matthias was not made by the people, nor by the eleven, nor even by Peter himself; rather, Matthias was chosen by lots. WHY DIDN'T JESUS TELL US THE DAY AND THE HOUR OF HIS As we enter upon the season of Advent, the Church with all her children looks to the coming of the Christ. There are, of course, three advents of our Savior: First, when he came as a child (and this is the mystery celebrated on Christmas); second, when we will come at the end of time (and this is the focus of Christ the King and of the first days of Advent); and then a “middle coming IF MARY IS THE MOTHER OF JESUS, WHY ISN'T THE HOLY SPIRIT A handful of times in the Gospels, St. Joseph is called the “father” of Jesus – by St. Luke (2:33), and even by Mary herself (Thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing, Luke 2:48) – but it is quite clear that the term “father” is not used literally in these cases.St. Luke himself specifies that St. Joseph was only thought to be the father of Jesus, since the Holy Family kept the WHEN DID MARY BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND THAT JESUS WOULD DIE AND And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch, And when he was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast, And having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the child Jesus remained in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not. MYRRH IS FOR DEAD BODIES, SO WHY GIVE IT TO A BABY? The wise men offer the Christ Child the three gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. When considering what it was that the magi must have believed about the Savior, St. Fulgentius tells us “Consider what gifts they offered and you will know what theybelieved.”
KEEPING THEM STRAIGHT: JAMES THE GREATER AND JAMES THE This James is the brother (rather, cousin) of the Lord (through both Joseph and Mary), the son of Cleophas (aka Alphaeus, who met Christ on the way to Emmaus and was brother to Joseph the spouse of Mary) and Mary of Alphaeus (the sister of the Virgin Mary), the brother also of Mary Salome, and also the brother of Jude the Apostle, called the Lessor the little.
WHY THE WISE VIRGINS COULD NOT SHARE THEIR OIL There are numerous ways of interpreting both the virgins and their oil lamps. On the one hand, the virgins can signify all of humanity. On the other, the virgins might represent the Christian faithful only (and not those who have no faith). WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A NOVENA? WHY NINE DAYS? “As has been said, the simplest explanation of the Christmas novena is the nine months of Christ in the womb. But for every novena of preparation, as also for every novena of prayer, not only the best explanation but also the best model and example was given by Christ Himself to the Church in the first Pentecost novena. CAN I GET MARRIED AFTER HAVING A VASECTOMY? (THE VASECTOMY We continue our discussion of various issues related to repentance after the commission of a vasectomy. In our earlier article , we discussed why a reversal would sometimes (even oftentimes) be required in order to receive sacrament absolution after a vasectomy – though it is not mandated as relating to the amendment of life, but seems to be closely linked to true contrition and HOW TO CELEBRATE MASS "AD ORIENTEM" Following Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Cardinal Sarah has repeatedly called for a return to ad orientem worship - in which the priest and the people face together in the same direction toward the front of the church for those parts of the Mass which are addressed directly to God. Most recently, the Prefect for the Congregation for the Divine Liturgy has asked priests to implement ad orientem WHY WAS MATTHIAS CHOSEN BY LOTS? After the fall of Judas from the apostolic college, it was necessary for a successor to be elected. However, it is most striking to note that the choice between either Joseph called Barsabas (surnamed Justus) and Matthias was not made by the people, nor by the eleven, nor even by Peter himself; rather, Matthias was chosen by lots. WHY DIDN'T JESUS TELL US THE DAY AND THE HOUR OF HIS As we enter upon the season of Advent, the Church with all her children looks to the coming of the Christ. There are, of course, three advents of our Savior: First, when he came as a child (and this is the mystery celebrated on Christmas); second, when we will come at the end of time (and this is the focus of Christ the King and of the first days of Advent); and then a “middle coming IF MARY IS THE MOTHER OF JESUS, WHY ISN'T THE HOLY SPIRIT A handful of times in the Gospels, St. Joseph is called the “father” of Jesus – by St. Luke (2:33), and even by Mary herself (Thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing, Luke 2:48) – but it is quite clear that the term “father” is not used literally in these cases.St. Luke himself specifies that St. Joseph was only thought to be the father of Jesus, since the Holy Family kept the WHEN DID MARY BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND THAT JESUS WOULD DIE AND And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch, And when he was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast, And having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the child Jesus remained in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not. MYRRH IS FOR DEAD BODIES, SO WHY GIVE IT TO A BABY? The wise men offer the Christ Child the three gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. When considering what it was that the magi must have believed about the Savior, St. Fulgentius tells us “Consider what gifts they offered and you will know what theybelieved.”
KEEPING THEM STRAIGHT: JAMES THE GREATER AND JAMES THE This James is the brother (rather, cousin) of the Lord (through both Joseph and Mary), the son of Cleophas (aka Alphaeus, who met Christ on the way to Emmaus and was brother to Joseph the spouse of Mary) and Mary of Alphaeus (the sister of the Virgin Mary), the brother also of Mary Salome, and also the brother of Jude the Apostle, called the Lessor the little.
WHY THE WISE VIRGINS COULD NOT SHARE THEIR OIL There are numerous ways of interpreting both the virgins and their oil lamps. On the one hand, the virgins can signify all of humanity. On the other, the virgins might represent the Christian faithful only (and not those who have no faith). WHEN DID MARY BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND THAT JESUS WOULD DIE AND And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch, And when he was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast, And having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the child Jesus remained in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not. WHY DIDN'T JESUS TELL US THE DAY AND THE HOUR OF HIS As we enter upon the season of Advent, the Church with all her children looks to the coming of the Christ. There are, of course, three advents of our Savior: First, when he came as a child (and this is the mystery celebrated on Christmas); second, when we will come at the end of time (and this is the focus of Christ the King and of the first days of Advent); and then a “middle coming MYRRH IS FOR DEAD BODIES, SO WHY GIVE IT TO A BABY? The wise men offer the Christ Child the three gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. When considering what it was that the magi must have believed about the Savior, St. Fulgentius tells us “Consider what gifts they offered and you will know what theybelieved.”
IF MARY IS THE MOTHER OF JESUS, WHY ISN'T THE HOLY SPIRIT A handful of times in the Gospels, St. Joseph is called the “father” of Jesus – by St. Luke (2:33), and even by Mary herself (Thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing, Luke 2:48) – but it is quite clear that the term “father” is not used literally in these cases.St. Luke himself specifies that St. Joseph was only thought to be the father of Jesus, since the Holy Family kept the WAS JOHN THE BELOVED ASSUMED INTO HEAVEN? There was a very popular tale in ancient times that St. John the Evangelist was assumed bodily into heaven, not merely in the manner of Elijah and Enoch, but after the fashion of Mary. WERE THE APOSTLES CONFIRMED AT PENTECOST? On the fiftieth day, the feast of Pentecost, which was a Sunday that year, the Holy Spirit came down in visible form upon the Apostles confirming them in the truth of the Gospel. LAZARUS' RESUSCITATION COMPARED TO JESUS' RESURRECTION, ON In order that his disciples might not despair at his death but instead might have hope in his Resurrection, our Savior manifested his divine power and authority in raising Lazarus with the simple words, Lazarus, come forth.Surely, he who not only healed the blind man and worked many other miracles, but who also raised Lazarus from the dead, surely he would also rise from the dead himself! ST. AUGUSTINE'S MISTRESS AND SON, AND A LESSON FROM HIS While praying in a garden in Milan (and weeping over his attachment to sin), Augustine heard a faint voice say tolle, lege or “Take up and read.” The Saint opened the Letters of St. Paul at random and found Romans 13:13-14, Not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying, but put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh to IF CHRIST IS THE ROCK, CAN PETER ALSO BE THE ROCK? “That Peter is here called the Rock, is proved first, by the pronoun ‘this,’ upon ‘this rock;’ for since ‘this’ is demonstrative it ought thus to be understood, viz.:—this rock of which I have spoken, and to whom I speak, i.e., thou art Peter the rock of the Church, and upon thee as upon a rock I WHY THE WISE VIRGINS COULD NOT SHARE THEIR OIL There are numerous ways of interpreting both the virgins and their oil lamps. On the one hand, the virgins can signify all of humanity. On the other, the virgins might represent the Christian faithful only (and not those who have no faith). WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A NOVENA? WHY NINE DAYS? “As has been said, the simplest explanation of the Christmas novena is the nine months of Christ in the womb. But for every novena of preparation, as also for every novena of prayer, not only the best explanation but also the best model and example was given by Christ Himself to the Church in the first Pentecost novena. LAZARUS' RESUSCITATION COMPARED TO JESUS' RESURRECTION, ON In order that his disciples might not despair at his death but instead might have hope in his Resurrection, our Savior manifested his divine power and authority in raising Lazarus with the simple words, Lazarus, come forth.Surely, he who not only healed the blind man and worked many other miracles, but who also raised Lazarus from the dead, surely he would also rise from the dead himself! WHAT JOHN MEANT WHEN HE SAID: "I AM NOT WORTHY TO UNFASTEN In the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite, the Church heard St. Paul’s speech in today’s first reading. St. Paul concludes his sermon with a reference to St. John the Baptist’s words, Behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose (Acts 13:25, cf. John 1:27). As we consider these words more carefully, we will recognize that this is a subtle reference to KEEPING THEM STRAIGHT: JAMES THE GREATER AND JAMES THE This James is the brother (rather, cousin) of the Lord (through both Joseph and Mary), the son of Cleophas (aka Alphaeus, who met Christ on the way to Emmaus and was brother to Joseph the spouse of Mary) and Mary of Alphaeus (the sister of the Virgin Mary), the brother also of Mary Salome, and also the brother of Jude the Apostle, called the Lessor the little.
CAN I GET MARRIED AFTER HAVING A VASECTOMY? (THE VASECTOMY We continue our discussion of various issues related to repentance after the commission of a vasectomy. In our earlier article , we discussed why a reversal would sometimes (even oftentimes) be required in order to receive sacrament absolution after a vasectomy – though it is not mandated as relating to the amendment of life, but seems to be closely linked to true contrition and MAY IS MARY'S MONTH, BUT WHY? This new beginning and new birth is a testimony to the motherhood of Mother Earth. The connection between motherhood and May led Christians eventually to adopt May as Mary Month. May is the Month of our Lady precisely as the Mother of God. So wrote the priest-poet Fr. Gerard Manley Hopkins, sj in his marian classic “May Magnificat.”. BIBLICAL PROOF THAT MARY (AND JOSEPH) MADE A VOW OF The Gospel text recounting the Annunciation of the angel Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary contains the biblical evidence and proof that she had made a vow of virginity prior to her conception of the Christ Child. Further, as we consider the historical circumstances of her betrothal to Joseph, it will become quite clear that he also had vowed WHY WAS MATTHIAS CHOSEN BY LOTS? After the fall of Judas from the apostolic college, it was necessary for a successor to be elected. However, it is most striking to note that the choice between either Joseph called Barsabas (surnamed Justus) and Matthias was not made by the people, nor by the eleven, nor even by Peter himself; rather, Matthias was chosen by lots. IF MARY IS THE MOTHER OF JESUS, WHY ISN'T THE HOLY SPIRIT A handful of times in the Gospels, St. Joseph is called the “father” of Jesus – by St. Luke (2:33), and even by Mary herself (Thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing, Luke 2:48) – but it is quite clear that the term “father” is not used literally in these cases.St. Luke himself specifies that St. Joseph was only thought to be the father of Jesus, since the Holy Family kept the SHOULD ANOINTING OF THE SICK BE GIVEN BEFORE SURGERY The sacrament is for sick people, and it is given for sickness. Surgery is a good occasion for Anointing, in the sense that (if a person is seriously sick) we had better make sure that they get Anointed before undergoing a life-threatening surgery -- not onaccount
WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A NOVENA? WHY NINE DAYS? “As has been said, the simplest explanation of the Christmas novena is the nine months of Christ in the womb. But for every novena of preparation, as also for every novena of prayer, not only the best explanation but also the best model and example was given by Christ Himself to the Church in the first Pentecost novena. LAZARUS' RESUSCITATION COMPARED TO JESUS' RESURRECTION, ON In order that his disciples might not despair at his death but instead might have hope in his Resurrection, our Savior manifested his divine power and authority in raising Lazarus with the simple words, Lazarus, come forth.Surely, he who not only healed the blind man and worked many other miracles, but who also raised Lazarus from the dead, surely he would also rise from the dead himself! WHAT JOHN MEANT WHEN HE SAID: "I AM NOT WORTHY TO UNFASTEN In the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite, the Church heard St. Paul’s speech in today’s first reading. St. Paul concludes his sermon with a reference to St. John the Baptist’s words, Behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose (Acts 13:25, cf. John 1:27). As we consider these words more carefully, we will recognize that this is a subtle reference to KEEPING THEM STRAIGHT: JAMES THE GREATER AND JAMES THE This James is the brother (rather, cousin) of the Lord (through both Joseph and Mary), the son of Cleophas (aka Alphaeus, who met Christ on the way to Emmaus and was brother to Joseph the spouse of Mary) and Mary of Alphaeus (the sister of the Virgin Mary), the brother also of Mary Salome, and also the brother of Jude the Apostle, called the Lessor the little.
CAN I GET MARRIED AFTER HAVING A VASECTOMY? (THE VASECTOMY We continue our discussion of various issues related to repentance after the commission of a vasectomy. In our earlier article , we discussed why a reversal would sometimes (even oftentimes) be required in order to receive sacrament absolution after a vasectomy – though it is not mandated as relating to the amendment of life, but seems to be closely linked to true contrition and MAY IS MARY'S MONTH, BUT WHY? This new beginning and new birth is a testimony to the motherhood of Mother Earth. The connection between motherhood and May led Christians eventually to adopt May as Mary Month. May is the Month of our Lady precisely as the Mother of God. So wrote the priest-poet Fr. Gerard Manley Hopkins, sj in his marian classic “May Magnificat.”. BIBLICAL PROOF THAT MARY (AND JOSEPH) MADE A VOW OF The Gospel text recounting the Annunciation of the angel Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary contains the biblical evidence and proof that she had made a vow of virginity prior to her conception of the Christ Child. Further, as we consider the historical circumstances of her betrothal to Joseph, it will become quite clear that he also had vowed WHY WAS MATTHIAS CHOSEN BY LOTS? After the fall of Judas from the apostolic college, it was necessary for a successor to be elected. However, it is most striking to note that the choice between either Joseph called Barsabas (surnamed Justus) and Matthias was not made by the people, nor by the eleven, nor even by Peter himself; rather, Matthias was chosen by lots. IF MARY IS THE MOTHER OF JESUS, WHY ISN'T THE HOLY SPIRIT A handful of times in the Gospels, St. Joseph is called the “father” of Jesus – by St. Luke (2:33), and even by Mary herself (Thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing, Luke 2:48) – but it is quite clear that the term “father” is not used literally in these cases.St. Luke himself specifies that St. Joseph was only thought to be the father of Jesus, since the Holy Family kept the SHOULD ANOINTING OF THE SICK BE GIVEN BEFORE SURGERY The sacrament is for sick people, and it is given for sickness. Surgery is a good occasion for Anointing, in the sense that (if a person is seriously sick) we had better make sure that they get Anointed before undergoing a life-threatening surgery -- not onaccount
BIBLICAL PROOF THAT MARY (AND JOSEPH) MADE A VOW OF Rather than discussing the universal and emphatic teachings of the Fathers of the Church – all of whom assert that Mary had made a vow of virginity – because such texts will often be ignored by Protestants (to their eternal ruin), we will look simply at the Gospel text itself and shall assert only those things which are affirmed alsoby the Evangelist.
IF MARY IS THE MOTHER OF JESUS, WHY ISN'T THE HOLY SPIRIT A handful of times in the Gospels, St. Joseph is called the “father” of Jesus – by St. Luke (2:33), and even by Mary herself (Thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing, Luke 2:48) – but it is quite clear that the term “father” is not used literally in these cases.St. Luke himself specifies that St. Joseph was only thought to be the father of Jesus, since the Holy Family kept the MYRRH IS FOR DEAD BODIES, SO WHY GIVE IT TO A BABY? Myrrh is for death. Myrrh is a resin (really an aromatic oleoresin, a natural blend of oil and resin) which can be extracted from various trees native to Africa, Arabia, and India. Myrrh resin is a natural gum and, like frankincense, could be burned as a type of incense. In ancient times, myrrh was so valuable as to be as or even more precious HOW TO CELEBRATE MASS "AD ORIENTEM" Following Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Cardinal Sarah has repeatedly called for a return to ad orientem worship - in which the priest and the people face together in the same direction toward the front of the church for those parts of the Mass which are addressed directly to God. Most recently, the Prefect for the Congregation for the Divine Liturgy has asked priests to implement ad orientem WERE THE APOSTLES CONFIRMED AT PENTECOST? On the fiftieth day, the feast of Pentecost, which was a Sunday that year, the Holy Spirit came down in visible form upon the Apostles confirming them in the truth of the Gospel. Until this time, the Apostles were rather timid and fearful. They were not yet perfect, but were still growing in the faith. While they themselves certainlybelieved
ST. AUGUSTINE'S MISTRESS AND SON, AND A LESSON FROM HIS While praying in a garden in Milan (and weeping over his attachment to sin), Augustine heard a faint voice say tolle, lege or “Take up and read.” The Saint opened the Letters of St. Paul at random and found Romans 13:13-14, Not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying, but put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh to ST. CLEOPAS OF EMMAUS, MARTYR: THE BROTHER OF ST. JOSEPH St. Cleopas, one of the disciples who met the risen Lord on the road to Emmaus, is commemorated in the Roman Martyrology on 25 September. While little is known with certainty of either him or his companion, there is a tradition which identifies this Cleopas (or Cleophas) with the wife of Mary (the mother of James the Lesser). WAS JOHN THE BELOVED ASSUMED INTO HEAVEN? There was a very popular tale in ancient times that St. John the Evangelist was assumed bodily into heaven, not merely in the manner of Elijah and Enoch, but after the fashion of Mary. Many believed that St. John’s body was glorified, being perfectly united to his beatified soul, and enjoying the bliss of heaven proper. SHOULD ANOINTING OF THE SICK BE GIVEN BEFORE SURGERY The sacrament is for sick people, and it is given for sickness. Surgery is a good occasion for Anointing, in the sense that (if a person is seriously sick) we had better make sure that they get Anointed before undergoing a life-threatening surgery -- not onaccount
CAN I BE FORGIVEN AFTER HAVING A VASECTOMY? (THE VASECTOMY Recently, I had a discussion about proper administration of the sacrament of Penance regarding a man who confesses having had a vasectomy. This is the question: must the man who receives a vasectomy, in order to receive absolution validly, seek a reversal ofthe vasectomy?
WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A NOVENA? WHY NINE DAYS? “As has been said, the simplest explanation of the Christmas novena is the nine months of Christ in the womb. But for every novena of preparation, as also for every novena of prayer, not only the best explanation but also the best model and example was given by Christ Himself to the Church in the first Pentecost novena. WHAT JOHN MEANT WHEN HE SAID: "I AM NOT WORTHY TO UNFASTEN In the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite, the Church heard St. Paul’s speech in today’s first reading. St. Paul concludes his sermon with a reference to St. John the Baptist’s words, Behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose (Acts 13:25, cf. John 1:27). As we consider these words more carefully, we will recognize that this is a subtle reference to CAN I GET MARRIED AFTER HAVING A VASECTOMY? (THE VASECTOMY We continue our discussion of various issues related to repentance after the commission of a vasectomy. In our earlier article , we discussed why a reversal would sometimes (even oftentimes) be required in order to receive sacrament absolution after a vasectomy – though it is not mandated as relating to the amendment of life, but seems to be closely linked to true contrition and KEEPING THEM STRAIGHT: JAMES THE GREATER AND JAMES THE This James is the brother (rather, cousin) of the Lord (through both Joseph and Mary), the son of Cleophas (aka Alphaeus, who met Christ on the way to Emmaus and was brother to Joseph the spouse of Mary) and Mary of Alphaeus (the sister of the Virgin Mary), the brother also of Mary Salome, and also the brother of Jude the Apostle, called the Lessor the little.
LAZARUS' RESUSCITATION COMPARED TO JESUS' RESURRECTION, ON In order that his disciples might not despair at his death but instead might have hope in his Resurrection, our Savior manifested his divine power and authority in raising Lazarus with the simple words, Lazarus, come forth.Surely, he who not only healed the blind man and worked many other miracles, but who also raised Lazarus from the dead, surely he would also rise from the dead himself! WHY WAS MATTHIAS CHOSEN BY LOTS? After the fall of Judas from the apostolic college, it was necessary for a successor to be elected. However, it is most striking to note that the choice between either Joseph called Barsabas (surnamed Justus) and Matthias was not made by the people, nor by the eleven, nor even by Peter himself; rather, Matthias was chosen by lots. BIBLICAL PROOF THAT MARY (AND JOSEPH) MADE A VOW OF The Gospel text recounting the Annunciation of the angel Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary contains the biblical evidence and proof that she had made a vow of virginity prior to her conception of the Christ Child. Further, as we consider the historical circumstances of her betrothal to Joseph, it will become quite clear that he also had vowed WHEN DID MARY BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND THAT JESUS WOULD DIE AND Many years earlier, when Jesus was only twelve, he began to instruct his Mother in the paschal mystery. Mary lost her Jesus once before. And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch, And when he was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast, And having fulfilled the days IF MARY IS THE MOTHER OF JESUS, WHY ISN'T THE HOLY SPIRIT A handful of times in the Gospels, St. Joseph is called the “father” of Jesus – by St. Luke (2:33), and even by Mary herself (Thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing, Luke 2:48) – but it is quite clear that the term “father” is not used literally in these cases.St. Luke himself specifies that St. Joseph was only thought to be the father of Jesus, since the Holy Family kept the SHOULD ANOINTING OF THE SICK BE GIVEN BEFORE SURGERY The sacrament is for sick people, and it is given for sickness. Surgery is a good occasion for Anointing, in the sense that (if a person is seriously sick) we had better make sure that they get Anointed before undergoing a life-threatening surgery -- not onaccount
WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A NOVENA? WHY NINE DAYS? “As has been said, the simplest explanation of the Christmas novena is the nine months of Christ in the womb. But for every novena of preparation, as also for every novena of prayer, not only the best explanation but also the best model and example was given by Christ Himself to the Church in the first Pentecost novena. WHAT JOHN MEANT WHEN HE SAID: "I AM NOT WORTHY TO UNFASTEN In the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite, the Church heard St. Paul’s speech in today’s first reading. St. Paul concludes his sermon with a reference to St. John the Baptist’s words, Behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose (Acts 13:25, cf. John 1:27). As we consider these words more carefully, we will recognize that this is a subtle reference to CAN I GET MARRIED AFTER HAVING A VASECTOMY? (THE VASECTOMY We continue our discussion of various issues related to repentance after the commission of a vasectomy. In our earlier article , we discussed why a reversal would sometimes (even oftentimes) be required in order to receive sacrament absolution after a vasectomy – though it is not mandated as relating to the amendment of life, but seems to be closely linked to true contrition and KEEPING THEM STRAIGHT: JAMES THE GREATER AND JAMES THE This James is the brother (rather, cousin) of the Lord (through both Joseph and Mary), the son of Cleophas (aka Alphaeus, who met Christ on the way to Emmaus and was brother to Joseph the spouse of Mary) and Mary of Alphaeus (the sister of the Virgin Mary), the brother also of Mary Salome, and also the brother of Jude the Apostle, called the Lessor the little.
LAZARUS' RESUSCITATION COMPARED TO JESUS' RESURRECTION, ON In order that his disciples might not despair at his death but instead might have hope in his Resurrection, our Savior manifested his divine power and authority in raising Lazarus with the simple words, Lazarus, come forth.Surely, he who not only healed the blind man and worked many other miracles, but who also raised Lazarus from the dead, surely he would also rise from the dead himself! WHY WAS MATTHIAS CHOSEN BY LOTS? After the fall of Judas from the apostolic college, it was necessary for a successor to be elected. However, it is most striking to note that the choice between either Joseph called Barsabas (surnamed Justus) and Matthias was not made by the people, nor by the eleven, nor even by Peter himself; rather, Matthias was chosen by lots. BIBLICAL PROOF THAT MARY (AND JOSEPH) MADE A VOW OF The Gospel text recounting the Annunciation of the angel Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary contains the biblical evidence and proof that she had made a vow of virginity prior to her conception of the Christ Child. Further, as we consider the historical circumstances of her betrothal to Joseph, it will become quite clear that he also had vowed WHEN DID MARY BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND THAT JESUS WOULD DIE AND Many years earlier, when Jesus was only twelve, he began to instruct his Mother in the paschal mystery. Mary lost her Jesus once before. And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch, And when he was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast, And having fulfilled the days IF MARY IS THE MOTHER OF JESUS, WHY ISN'T THE HOLY SPIRIT A handful of times in the Gospels, St. Joseph is called the “father” of Jesus – by St. Luke (2:33), and even by Mary herself (Thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing, Luke 2:48) – but it is quite clear that the term “father” is not used literally in these cases.St. Luke himself specifies that St. Joseph was only thought to be the father of Jesus, since the Holy Family kept the SHOULD ANOINTING OF THE SICK BE GIVEN BEFORE SURGERY The sacrament is for sick people, and it is given for sickness. Surgery is a good occasion for Anointing, in the sense that (if a person is seriously sick) we had better make sure that they get Anointed before undergoing a life-threatening surgery -- not onaccount
IF MARY IS THE MOTHER OF JESUS, WHY ISN'T THE HOLY SPIRIT A handful of times in the Gospels, St. Joseph is called the “father” of Jesus – by St. Luke (2:33), and even by Mary herself (Thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing, Luke 2:48) – but it is quite clear that the term “father” is not used literally in these cases.St. Luke himself specifies that St. Joseph was only thought to be the father of Jesus, since the Holy Family kept the WHEN DID MARY BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND THAT JESUS WOULD DIE AND Many years earlier, when Jesus was only twelve, he began to instruct his Mother in the paschal mystery. Mary lost her Jesus once before. And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch, And when he was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast, And having fulfilled the days MYRRH IS FOR DEAD BODIES, SO WHY GIVE IT TO A BABY? Myrrh is for death. Myrrh is a resin (really an aromatic oleoresin, a natural blend of oil and resin) which can be extracted from various trees native to Africa, Arabia, and India. Myrrh resin is a natural gum and, like frankincense, could be burned as a type of incense. In ancient times, myrrh was so valuable as to be as or even more precious HOW TO CELEBRATE MASS "AD ORIENTEM" Following Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Cardinal Sarah has repeatedly called for a return to ad orientem worship - in which the priest and the people face together in the same direction toward the front of the church for those parts of the Mass which are addressed directly to God. Most recently, the Prefect for the Congregation for the Divine Liturgy has asked priests to implement ad orientem WERE THE APOSTLES CONFIRMED AT PENTECOST? On the fiftieth day, the feast of Pentecost, which was a Sunday that year, the Holy Spirit came down in visible form upon the Apostles confirming them in the truth of the Gospel. Until this time, the Apostles were rather timid and fearful. They were not yet perfect, but were still growing in the faith. While they themselves certainlybelieved
ST. AUGUSTINE'S MISTRESS AND SON, AND A LESSON FROM HIS While praying in a garden in Milan (and weeping over his attachment to sin), Augustine heard a faint voice say tolle, lege or “Take up and read.” The Saint opened the Letters of St. Paul at random and found Romans 13:13-14, Not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying, but put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh to WAS JOHN THE BELOVED ASSUMED INTO HEAVEN? There was a very popular tale in ancient times that St. John the Evangelist was assumed bodily into heaven, not merely in the manner of Elijah and Enoch, but after the fashion of Mary. Many believed that St. John’s body was glorified, being perfectly united to his beatified soul, and enjoying the bliss of heaven proper. SHOULD ANOINTING OF THE SICK BE GIVEN BEFORE SURGERY The sacrament is for sick people, and it is given for sickness. Surgery is a good occasion for Anointing, in the sense that (if a person is seriously sick) we had better make sure that they get Anointed before undergoing a life-threatening surgery -- not onaccount
THE DEATH OF ST. MONICA AND THE FILIAL LOVE OF ST May 4th, The death of St. Monica. At Ostia, the birthday of St. Monica, mother of blessed Augustine, to whose illustrious life he bore witness in the ninth book of his Confessions. “And when we were at the Tiberine Ostia my mother died. Much I omit, having much to hasten. Receive my confessions and thanksgivings, O my God, for CAN I BE FORGIVEN AFTER HAVING A VASECTOMY? (THE VASECTOMY Recently, I had a discussion about proper administration of the sacrament of Penance regarding a man who confesses having had a vasectomy. This is the question: must the man who receives a vasectomy, in order to receive absolution validly, seek a reversal ofthe vasectomy?
WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A NOVENA? WHY NINE DAYS? “As has been said, the simplest explanation of the Christmas novena is the nine months of Christ in the womb. But for every novena of preparation, as also for every novena of prayer, not only the best explanation but also the best model and example was given by Christ Himself to the Church in the first Pentecost novena. WHAT JOHN MEANT WHEN HE SAID: "I AM NOT WORTHY TO UNFASTEN In the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite, the Church heard St. Paul’s speech in today’s first reading. St. Paul concludes his sermon with a reference to St. John the Baptist’s words, Behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose (Acts 13:25, cf. John 1:27). As we consider these words more carefully, we will recognize that this is a subtle reference to WHEN DID MARY BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND THAT JESUS WOULD DIE AND Many years earlier, when Jesus was only twelve, he began to instruct his Mother in the paschal mystery. Mary lost her Jesus once before. And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch, And when he was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast, And having fulfilled the days HOW TO CELEBRATE MASS "AD ORIENTEM" Following Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Cardinal Sarah has repeatedly called for a return to ad orientem worship - in which the priest and the people face together in the same direction toward the front of the church for those parts of the Mass which are addressed directly to God. Most recently, the Prefect for the Congregation for the Divine Liturgy has asked priests to implement ad orientem THE FEAST OF THE PROPHETESS ANNA 1) She was a prophetess. 2) She was the daughter of Phanuel. 3) Of the tribe of Aser. 4) She was a widow, who had been married for seven years (and had lived chastely before marriage). 5) And had not remarried even after eighty-four years. 6) She was a holy and devout woman whowas constantly in
KEEPING THEM STRAIGHT: JAMES THE GREATER AND JAMES THE This James is the brother (rather, cousin) of the Lord (through both Joseph and Mary), the son of Cleophas (aka Alphaeus, who met Christ on the way to Emmaus and was brother to Joseph the spouse of Mary) and Mary of Alphaeus (the sister of the Virgin Mary), the brother also of Mary Salome, and also the brother of Jude the Apostle, called the Lessor the little.
LAZARUS' RESUSCITATION COMPARED TO JESUS' RESURRECTION, ON In order that his disciples might not despair at his death but instead might have hope in his Resurrection, our Savior manifested his divine power and authority in raising Lazarus with the simple words, Lazarus, come forth.Surely, he who not only healed the blind man and worked many other miracles, but who also raised Lazarus from the dead, surely he would also rise from the dead himself! CAN I GET MARRIED AFTER HAVING A VASECTOMY? (THE VASECTOMY We continue our discussion of various issues related to repentance after the commission of a vasectomy. In our earlier article , we discussed why a reversal would sometimes (even oftentimes) be required in order to receive sacrament absolution after a vasectomy – though it is not mandated as relating to the amendment of life, but seems to be closely linked to true contrition and IF MARY IS THE MOTHER OF JESUS, WHY ISN'T THE HOLY SPIRIT A handful of times in the Gospels, St. Joseph is called the “father” of Jesus – by St. Luke (2:33), and even by Mary herself (Thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing, Luke 2:48) – but it is quite clear that the term “father” is not used literally in these cases.St. Luke himself specifies that St. Joseph was only thought to be the father of Jesus, since the Holy Family kept the WHY THE WISE VIRGINS COULD NOT SHARE THEIR OIL There are numerous ways of interpreting both the virgins and their oil lamps. On the one hand, the virgins can signify all of humanity. On the other, the virgins might represent the Christian faithful only (and not those who have no faith). WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A NOVENA? WHY NINE DAYS? “As has been said, the simplest explanation of the Christmas novena is the nine months of Christ in the womb. But for every novena of preparation, as also for every novena of prayer, not only the best explanation but also the best model and example was given by Christ Himself to the Church in the first Pentecost novena. WHAT JOHN MEANT WHEN HE SAID: "I AM NOT WORTHY TO UNFASTEN In the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite, the Church heard St. Paul’s speech in today’s first reading. St. Paul concludes his sermon with a reference to St. John the Baptist’s words, Behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose (Acts 13:25, cf. John 1:27). As we consider these words more carefully, we will recognize that this is a subtle reference to WHEN DID MARY BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND THAT JESUS WOULD DIE AND Many years earlier, when Jesus was only twelve, he began to instruct his Mother in the paschal mystery. Mary lost her Jesus once before. And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch, And when he was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast, And having fulfilled the days HOW TO CELEBRATE MASS "AD ORIENTEM" Following Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Cardinal Sarah has repeatedly called for a return to ad orientem worship - in which the priest and the people face together in the same direction toward the front of the church for those parts of the Mass which are addressed directly to God. Most recently, the Prefect for the Congregation for the Divine Liturgy has asked priests to implement ad orientem THE FEAST OF THE PROPHETESS ANNA 1) She was a prophetess. 2) She was the daughter of Phanuel. 3) Of the tribe of Aser. 4) She was a widow, who had been married for seven years (and had lived chastely before marriage). 5) And had not remarried even after eighty-four years. 6) She was a holy and devout woman whowas constantly in
KEEPING THEM STRAIGHT: JAMES THE GREATER AND JAMES THE This James is the brother (rather, cousin) of the Lord (through both Joseph and Mary), the son of Cleophas (aka Alphaeus, who met Christ on the way to Emmaus and was brother to Joseph the spouse of Mary) and Mary of Alphaeus (the sister of the Virgin Mary), the brother also of Mary Salome, and also the brother of Jude the Apostle, called the Lessor the little.
LAZARUS' RESUSCITATION COMPARED TO JESUS' RESURRECTION, ON In order that his disciples might not despair at his death but instead might have hope in his Resurrection, our Savior manifested his divine power and authority in raising Lazarus with the simple words, Lazarus, come forth.Surely, he who not only healed the blind man and worked many other miracles, but who also raised Lazarus from the dead, surely he would also rise from the dead himself! CAN I GET MARRIED AFTER HAVING A VASECTOMY? (THE VASECTOMY We continue our discussion of various issues related to repentance after the commission of a vasectomy. In our earlier article , we discussed why a reversal would sometimes (even oftentimes) be required in order to receive sacrament absolution after a vasectomy – though it is not mandated as relating to the amendment of life, but seems to be closely linked to true contrition and IF MARY IS THE MOTHER OF JESUS, WHY ISN'T THE HOLY SPIRIT A handful of times in the Gospels, St. Joseph is called the “father” of Jesus – by St. Luke (2:33), and even by Mary herself (Thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing, Luke 2:48) – but it is quite clear that the term “father” is not used literally in these cases.St. Luke himself specifies that St. Joseph was only thought to be the father of Jesus, since the Holy Family kept the WHY THE WISE VIRGINS COULD NOT SHARE THEIR OIL There are numerous ways of interpreting both the virgins and their oil lamps. On the one hand, the virgins can signify all of humanity. On the other, the virgins might represent the Christian faithful only (and not those who have no faith). WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A NOVENA? WHY NINE DAYS? “As has been said, the simplest explanation of the Christmas novena is the nine months of Christ in the womb. But for every novena of preparation, as also for every novena of prayer, not only the best explanation but also the best model and example was given by Christ Himself to the Church in the first Pentecost novena. LAZARUS' RESUSCITATION COMPARED TO JESUS' RESURRECTION, ON In order that his disciples might not despair at his death but instead might have hope in his Resurrection, our Savior manifested his divine power and authority in raising Lazarus with the simple words, Lazarus, come forth.Surely, he who not only healed the blind man and worked many other miracles, but who also raised Lazarus from the dead, surely he would also rise from the dead himself! MYRRH IS FOR DEAD BODIES, SO WHY GIVE IT TO A BABY? Myrrh is for death. Myrrh is a resin (really an aromatic oleoresin, a natural blend of oil and resin) which can be extracted from various trees native to Africa, Arabia, and India. Myrrh resin is a natural gum and, like frankincense, could be burned as a type of incense. In ancient times, myrrh was so valuable as to be as or even more precious WHY WAS MATTHIAS CHOSEN BY LOTS? After the fall of Judas from the apostolic college, it was necessary for a successor to be elected. However, it is most striking to note that the choice between either Joseph called Barsabas (surnamed Justus) and Matthias was not made by the people, nor by the eleven, nor even by Peter himself; rather, Matthias was chosen by lots. WERE THE APOSTLES CONFIRMED AT PENTECOST? On the fiftieth day, the feast of Pentecost, which was a Sunday that year, the Holy Spirit came down in visible form upon the Apostles confirming them in the truth of the Gospel. Until this time, the Apostles were rather timid and fearful. They were not yet perfect, but were still growing in the faith. While they themselves certainlybelieved
IF MARY IS THE MOTHER OF JESUS, WHY ISN'T THE HOLY SPIRIT A handful of times in the Gospels, St. Joseph is called the “father” of Jesus – by St. Luke (2:33), and even by Mary herself (Thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing, Luke 2:48) – but it is quite clear that the term “father” is not used literally in these cases.St. Luke himself specifies that St. Joseph was only thought to be the father of Jesus, since the Holy Family kept the WITHOUT A WEDDING GARMENT Though all people are invited to the wedding banquet, only a few come. And, even from among those who do attend, at least one is cast out. Our Savior’s parable from this Sunday’s Gospel should give us pause – for he is speaking of the mystery of salvation anddamnation.
WHY THE WISE VIRGINS COULD NOT SHARE THEIR OIL There are numerous ways of interpreting both the virgins and their oil lamps. On the one hand, the virgins can signify all of humanity. On the other, the virgins might represent the Christian faithful only (and not those who have no faith). ST. AUGUSTINE'S MISTRESS AND SON, AND A LESSON FROM HIS While praying in a garden in Milan (and weeping over his attachment to sin), Augustine heard a faint voice say tolle, lege or “Take up and read.” The Saint opened the Letters of St. Paul at random and found Romans 13:13-14, Not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying, but put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh to WAS JOHN THE BELOVED ASSUMED INTO HEAVEN? There was a very popular tale in ancient times that St. John the Evangelist was assumed bodily into heaven, not merely in the manner of Elijah and Enoch, but after the fashion of Mary. Many believed that St. John’s body was glorified, being perfectly united to his beatified soul, and enjoying the bliss of heaven proper. WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A NOVENA? WHY NINE DAYS? “As has been said, the simplest explanation of the Christmas novena is the nine months of Christ in the womb. But for every novena of preparation, as also for every novena of prayer, not only the best explanation but also the best model and example was given by Christ Himself to the Church in the first Pentecost novena. WHAT JOHN MEANT WHEN HE SAID: "I AM NOT WORTHY TO UNFASTEN In the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite, the Church heard St. Paul’s speech in today’s first reading. St. Paul concludes his sermon with a reference to St. John the Baptist’s words, Behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose (Acts 13:25, cf. John 1:27). As we consider these words more carefully, we will recognize that this is a subtle reference to WHEN DID MARY BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND THAT JESUS WOULD DIE AND Many years earlier, when Jesus was only twelve, he began to instruct his Mother in the paschal mystery. Mary lost her Jesus once before. And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch, And when he was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast, And having fulfilled the days HOW TO CELEBRATE MASS "AD ORIENTEM" Following Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Cardinal Sarah has repeatedly called for a return to ad orientem worship - in which the priest and the people face together in the same direction toward the front of the church for those parts of the Mass which are addressed directly to God. Most recently, the Prefect for the Congregation for the Divine Liturgy has asked priests to implement ad orientem THE FEAST OF THE PROPHETESS ANNA 1) She was a prophetess. 2) She was the daughter of Phanuel. 3) Of the tribe of Aser. 4) She was a widow, who had been married for seven years (and had lived chastely before marriage). 5) And had not remarried even after eighty-four years. 6) She was a holy and devout woman whowas constantly in
KEEPING THEM STRAIGHT: JAMES THE GREATER AND JAMES THE This James is the brother (rather, cousin) of the Lord (through both Joseph and Mary), the son of Cleophas (aka Alphaeus, who met Christ on the way to Emmaus and was brother to Joseph the spouse of Mary) and Mary of Alphaeus (the sister of the Virgin Mary), the brother also of Mary Salome, and also the brother of Jude the Apostle, called the Lessor the little.
LAZARUS' RESUSCITATION COMPARED TO JESUS' RESURRECTION, ON In order that his disciples might not despair at his death but instead might have hope in his Resurrection, our Savior manifested his divine power and authority in raising Lazarus with the simple words, Lazarus, come forth.Surely, he who not only healed the blind man and worked many other miracles, but who also raised Lazarus from the dead, surely he would also rise from the dead himself! CAN I GET MARRIED AFTER HAVING A VASECTOMY? (THE VASECTOMY We continue our discussion of various issues related to repentance after the commission of a vasectomy. In our earlier article , we discussed why a reversal would sometimes (even oftentimes) be required in order to receive sacrament absolution after a vasectomy – though it is not mandated as relating to the amendment of life, but seems to be closely linked to true contrition and IF MARY IS THE MOTHER OF JESUS, WHY ISN'T THE HOLY SPIRIT A handful of times in the Gospels, St. Joseph is called the “father” of Jesus – by St. Luke (2:33), and even by Mary herself (Thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing, Luke 2:48) – but it is quite clear that the term “father” is not used literally in these cases.St. Luke himself specifies that St. Joseph was only thought to be the father of Jesus, since the Holy Family kept the WHY THE WISE VIRGINS COULD NOT SHARE THEIR OIL There are numerous ways of interpreting both the virgins and their oil lamps. On the one hand, the virgins can signify all of humanity. On the other, the virgins might represent the Christian faithful only (and not those who have no faith). WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A NOVENA? WHY NINE DAYS? “As has been said, the simplest explanation of the Christmas novena is the nine months of Christ in the womb. But for every novena of preparation, as also for every novena of prayer, not only the best explanation but also the best model and example was given by Christ Himself to the Church in the first Pentecost novena. WHAT JOHN MEANT WHEN HE SAID: "I AM NOT WORTHY TO UNFASTEN In the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite, the Church heard St. Paul’s speech in today’s first reading. St. Paul concludes his sermon with a reference to St. John the Baptist’s words, Behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose (Acts 13:25, cf. John 1:27). As we consider these words more carefully, we will recognize that this is a subtle reference to WHEN DID MARY BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND THAT JESUS WOULD DIE AND Many years earlier, when Jesus was only twelve, he began to instruct his Mother in the paschal mystery. Mary lost her Jesus once before. And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch, And when he was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast, And having fulfilled the days HOW TO CELEBRATE MASS "AD ORIENTEM" Following Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Cardinal Sarah has repeatedly called for a return to ad orientem worship - in which the priest and the people face together in the same direction toward the front of the church for those parts of the Mass which are addressed directly to God. Most recently, the Prefect for the Congregation for the Divine Liturgy has asked priests to implement ad orientem THE FEAST OF THE PROPHETESS ANNA 1) She was a prophetess. 2) She was the daughter of Phanuel. 3) Of the tribe of Aser. 4) She was a widow, who had been married for seven years (and had lived chastely before marriage). 5) And had not remarried even after eighty-four years. 6) She was a holy and devout woman whowas constantly in
KEEPING THEM STRAIGHT: JAMES THE GREATER AND JAMES THE This James is the brother (rather, cousin) of the Lord (through both Joseph and Mary), the son of Cleophas (aka Alphaeus, who met Christ on the way to Emmaus and was brother to Joseph the spouse of Mary) and Mary of Alphaeus (the sister of the Virgin Mary), the brother also of Mary Salome, and also the brother of Jude the Apostle, called the Lessor the little.
LAZARUS' RESUSCITATION COMPARED TO JESUS' RESURRECTION, ON In order that his disciples might not despair at his death but instead might have hope in his Resurrection, our Savior manifested his divine power and authority in raising Lazarus with the simple words, Lazarus, come forth.Surely, he who not only healed the blind man and worked many other miracles, but who also raised Lazarus from the dead, surely he would also rise from the dead himself! CAN I GET MARRIED AFTER HAVING A VASECTOMY? (THE VASECTOMY We continue our discussion of various issues related to repentance after the commission of a vasectomy. In our earlier article , we discussed why a reversal would sometimes (even oftentimes) be required in order to receive sacrament absolution after a vasectomy – though it is not mandated as relating to the amendment of life, but seems to be closely linked to true contrition and IF MARY IS THE MOTHER OF JESUS, WHY ISN'T THE HOLY SPIRIT A handful of times in the Gospels, St. Joseph is called the “father” of Jesus – by St. Luke (2:33), and even by Mary herself (Thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing, Luke 2:48) – but it is quite clear that the term “father” is not used literally in these cases.St. Luke himself specifies that St. Joseph was only thought to be the father of Jesus, since the Holy Family kept the WHY THE WISE VIRGINS COULD NOT SHARE THEIR OIL There are numerous ways of interpreting both the virgins and their oil lamps. On the one hand, the virgins can signify all of humanity. On the other, the virgins might represent the Christian faithful only (and not those who have no faith). WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A NOVENA? WHY NINE DAYS? “As has been said, the simplest explanation of the Christmas novena is the nine months of Christ in the womb. But for every novena of preparation, as also for every novena of prayer, not only the best explanation but also the best model and example was given by Christ Himself to the Church in the first Pentecost novena. LAZARUS' RESUSCITATION COMPARED TO JESUS' RESURRECTION, ON In order that his disciples might not despair at his death but instead might have hope in his Resurrection, our Savior manifested his divine power and authority in raising Lazarus with the simple words, Lazarus, come forth.Surely, he who not only healed the blind man and worked many other miracles, but who also raised Lazarus from the dead, surely he would also rise from the dead himself! MYRRH IS FOR DEAD BODIES, SO WHY GIVE IT TO A BABY? Myrrh is for death. Myrrh is a resin (really an aromatic oleoresin, a natural blend of oil and resin) which can be extracted from various trees native to Africa, Arabia, and India. Myrrh resin is a natural gum and, like frankincense, could be burned as a type of incense. In ancient times, myrrh was so valuable as to be as or even more precious WHY WAS MATTHIAS CHOSEN BY LOTS? After the fall of Judas from the apostolic college, it was necessary for a successor to be elected. However, it is most striking to note that the choice between either Joseph called Barsabas (surnamed Justus) and Matthias was not made by the people, nor by the eleven, nor even by Peter himself; rather, Matthias was chosen by lots. WERE THE APOSTLES CONFIRMED AT PENTECOST? On the fiftieth day, the feast of Pentecost, which was a Sunday that year, the Holy Spirit came down in visible form upon the Apostles confirming them in the truth of the Gospel. Until this time, the Apostles were rather timid and fearful. They were not yet perfect, but were still growing in the faith. While they themselves certainlybelieved
IF MARY IS THE MOTHER OF JESUS, WHY ISN'T THE HOLY SPIRIT A handful of times in the Gospels, St. Joseph is called the “father” of Jesus – by St. Luke (2:33), and even by Mary herself (Thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing, Luke 2:48) – but it is quite clear that the term “father” is not used literally in these cases.St. Luke himself specifies that St. Joseph was only thought to be the father of Jesus, since the Holy Family kept the WITHOUT A WEDDING GARMENT Though all people are invited to the wedding banquet, only a few come. And, even from among those who do attend, at least one is cast out. Our Savior’s parable from this Sunday’s Gospel should give us pause – for he is speaking of the mystery of salvation anddamnation.
WHY THE WISE VIRGINS COULD NOT SHARE THEIR OIL There are numerous ways of interpreting both the virgins and their oil lamps. On the one hand, the virgins can signify all of humanity. On the other, the virgins might represent the Christian faithful only (and not those who have no faith). ST. AUGUSTINE'S MISTRESS AND SON, AND A LESSON FROM HIS While praying in a garden in Milan (and weeping over his attachment to sin), Augustine heard a faint voice say tolle, lege or “Take up and read.” The Saint opened the Letters of St. Paul at random and found Romans 13:13-14, Not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying, but put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh to WAS JOHN THE BELOVED ASSUMED INTO HEAVEN? There was a very popular tale in ancient times that St. John the Evangelist was assumed bodily into heaven, not merely in the manner of Elijah and Enoch, but after the fashion of Mary. Many believed that St. John’s body was glorified, being perfectly united to his beatified soul, and enjoying the bliss of heaven proper. WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A NOVENA? WHY NINE DAYS? “As has been said, the simplest explanation of the Christmas novena is the nine months of Christ in the womb. But for every novena of preparation, as also for every novena of prayer, not only the best explanation but also the best model and example was given by Christ Himself to the Church in the first Pentecost novena. BIBLICAL PROOF THAT MARY (AND JOSEPH) MADE A VOW OF The Gospel text recounting the Annunciation of the angel Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary contains the biblical evidence and proof that she had made a vow of virginity prior to her conception of the Christ Child. Further, as we consider the historical circumstances of her betrothal to Joseph, it will become quite clear that he also had vowed KEEPING THEM STRAIGHT: JAMES THE GREATER AND JAMES THE This James is the brother (rather, cousin) of the Lord (through both Joseph and Mary), the son of Cleophas (aka Alphaeus, who met Christ on the way to Emmaus and was brother to Joseph the spouse of Mary) and Mary of Alphaeus (the sister of the Virgin Mary), the brother also of Mary Salome, and also the brother of Jude the Apostle, called the Lessor the little.
WHAT JOHN MEANT WHEN HE SAID: "I AM NOT WORTHY TO UNFASTEN In the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite, the Church heard St. Paul’s speech in today’s first reading. St. Paul concludes his sermon with a reference to St. John the Baptist’s words, Behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose (Acts 13:25, cf. John 1:27). As we consider these words more carefully, we will recognize that this is a subtle reference to HOW TO CELEBRATE MASS "AD ORIENTEM" Following Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Cardinal Sarah has repeatedly called for a return to ad orientem worship - in which the priest and the people face together in the same direction toward the front of the church for those parts of the Mass which are addressed directly to God. Most recently, the Prefect for the Congregation for the Divine Liturgy has asked priests to implement ad orientem WHEN DID MARY BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND THAT JESUS WOULD DIE AND Many years earlier, when Jesus was only twelve, he began to instruct his Mother in the paschal mystery. Mary lost her Jesus once before. And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch, And when he was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast, And having fulfilled the days WHY WAS MATTHIAS CHOSEN BY LOTS? After the fall of Judas from the apostolic college, it was necessary for a successor to be elected. However, it is most striking to note that the choice between either Joseph called Barsabas (surnamed Justus) and Matthias was not made by the people, nor by the eleven, nor even by Peter himself; rather, Matthias was chosen by lots. WHY DID JESUS CALL ANDREW AND JOHN AT THE TENTH HOUR The first idea is the more probable. And what favours the conjecture is that John and James were companions in fishing with Peter and Andrew (Matt. iv.), when, shortly after Andrew and Peter, Christ calls John and James. Lastly, the great purity, the virginity, and holiness of S. John the Evangelist seem to have been the result of the teaching LAZARUS' RESUSCITATION COMPARED TO JESUS' RESURRECTION, ON In order that his disciples might not despair at his death but instead might have hope in his Resurrection, our Savior manifested his divine power and authority in raising Lazarus with the simple words, Lazarus, come forth.Surely, he who not only healed the blind man and worked many other miracles, but who also raised Lazarus from the dead, surely he would also rise from the dead himself! WHY THE WISE VIRGINS COULD NOT SHARE THEIR OIL There are numerous ways of interpreting both the virgins and their oil lamps. On the one hand, the virgins can signify all of humanity. On the other, the virgins might represent the Christian faithful only (and not those who have no faith). WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A NOVENA? WHY NINE DAYS? “As has been said, the simplest explanation of the Christmas novena is the nine months of Christ in the womb. But for every novena of preparation, as also for every novena of prayer, not only the best explanation but also the best model and example was given by Christ Himself to the Church in the first Pentecost novena. BIBLICAL PROOF THAT MARY (AND JOSEPH) MADE A VOW OF The Gospel text recounting the Annunciation of the angel Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary contains the biblical evidence and proof that she had made a vow of virginity prior to her conception of the Christ Child. Further, as we consider the historical circumstances of her betrothal to Joseph, it will become quite clear that he also had vowed KEEPING THEM STRAIGHT: JAMES THE GREATER AND JAMES THE This James is the brother (rather, cousin) of the Lord (through both Joseph and Mary), the son of Cleophas (aka Alphaeus, who met Christ on the way to Emmaus and was brother to Joseph the spouse of Mary) and Mary of Alphaeus (the sister of the Virgin Mary), the brother also of Mary Salome, and also the brother of Jude the Apostle, called the Lessor the little.
WHAT JOHN MEANT WHEN HE SAID: "I AM NOT WORTHY TO UNFASTEN In the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite, the Church heard St. Paul’s speech in today’s first reading. St. Paul concludes his sermon with a reference to St. John the Baptist’s words, Behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose (Acts 13:25, cf. John 1:27). As we consider these words more carefully, we will recognize that this is a subtle reference to HOW TO CELEBRATE MASS "AD ORIENTEM" Following Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Cardinal Sarah has repeatedly called for a return to ad orientem worship - in which the priest and the people face together in the same direction toward the front of the church for those parts of the Mass which are addressed directly to God. Most recently, the Prefect for the Congregation for the Divine Liturgy has asked priests to implement ad orientem WHEN DID MARY BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND THAT JESUS WOULD DIE AND Many years earlier, when Jesus was only twelve, he began to instruct his Mother in the paschal mystery. Mary lost her Jesus once before. And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch, And when he was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast, And having fulfilled the days WHY WAS MATTHIAS CHOSEN BY LOTS? After the fall of Judas from the apostolic college, it was necessary for a successor to be elected. However, it is most striking to note that the choice between either Joseph called Barsabas (surnamed Justus) and Matthias was not made by the people, nor by the eleven, nor even by Peter himself; rather, Matthias was chosen by lots. WHY DID JESUS CALL ANDREW AND JOHN AT THE TENTH HOUR The first idea is the more probable. And what favours the conjecture is that John and James were companions in fishing with Peter and Andrew (Matt. iv.), when, shortly after Andrew and Peter, Christ calls John and James. Lastly, the great purity, the virginity, and holiness of S. John the Evangelist seem to have been the result of the teaching LAZARUS' RESUSCITATION COMPARED TO JESUS' RESURRECTION, ON In order that his disciples might not despair at his death but instead might have hope in his Resurrection, our Savior manifested his divine power and authority in raising Lazarus with the simple words, Lazarus, come forth.Surely, he who not only healed the blind man and worked many other miracles, but who also raised Lazarus from the dead, surely he would also rise from the dead himself! WHY THE WISE VIRGINS COULD NOT SHARE THEIR OIL There are numerous ways of interpreting both the virgins and their oil lamps. On the one hand, the virgins can signify all of humanity. On the other, the virgins might represent the Christian faithful only (and not those who have no faith). WHY WERE THE HEAVENS OPENED TO JESUS AT HIS BAPTISM? Through baptism, heaven is opened to us. However, heaven was ever open to Christ. Even from the moment of his conception he was the Son of God (by nature), he had no sin, he was filled with the perfection of all the gifts and virtues (as well as of all knowledge), his human soul was indeed that place where the fullness of Godhead deigned todwell.
BIBLICAL PROOF THAT MARY (AND JOSEPH) MADE A VOW OF Rather than discussing the universal and emphatic teachings of the Fathers of the Church – all of whom assert that Mary had made a vow of virginity – because such texts will often be ignored by Protestants (to their eternal ruin), we will look simply at the Gospel text itself and shall assert only those things which are affirmed alsoby the Evangelist.
MAY IS MARY'S MONTH, BUT WHY? This new beginning and new birth is a testimony to the motherhood of Mother Earth. The connection between motherhood and May led Christians eventually to adopt May as Mary Month. May is the Month of our Lady precisely as the Mother of God. So wrote the priest-poet Fr. Gerard Manley Hopkins, sj in his marian classic “May Magnificat.”. LAZARUS' RESUSCITATION COMPARED TO JESUS' RESURRECTION, ON In order that his disciples might not despair at his death but instead might have hope in his Resurrection, our Savior manifested his divine power and authority in raising Lazarus with the simple words, Lazarus, come forth.Surely, he who not only healed the blind man and worked many other miracles, but who also raised Lazarus from the dead, surely he would also rise from the dead himself! WHY WAS MATTHIAS CHOSEN BY LOTS? After the fall of Judas from the apostolic college, it was necessary for a successor to be elected. However, it is most striking to note that the choice between either Joseph called Barsabas (surnamed Justus) and Matthias was not made by the people, nor by the eleven, nor even by Peter himself; rather, Matthias was chosen by lots. IF MARY IS THE MOTHER OF JESUS, WHY ISN'T THE HOLY SPIRIT A handful of times in the Gospels, St. Joseph is called the “father” of Jesus – by St. Luke (2:33), and even by Mary herself (Thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing, Luke 2:48) – but it is quite clear that the term “father” is not used literally in these cases.St. Luke himself specifies that St. Joseph was only thought to be the father of Jesus, since the Holy Family kept the DID YOU KNOW THAT MARY WAS RAISED IN THE TEMPLE AND MADE A Though it is related nowhere in the sacred books, ancient tradition tells us of the presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Templewhen
MYRRH IS FOR DEAD BODIES, SO WHY GIVE IT TO A BABY? Myrrh is for death. Myrrh is a resin (really an aromatic oleoresin, a natural blend of oil and resin) which can be extracted from various trees native to Africa, Arabia, and India. Myrrh resin is a natural gum and, like frankincense, could be burned as a type of incense. In ancient times, myrrh was so valuable as to be as or even more precious WHY THE WISE VIRGINS COULD NOT SHARE THEIR OIL There are numerous ways of interpreting both the virgins and their oil lamps. On the one hand, the virgins can signify all of humanity. On the other, the virgins might represent the Christian faithful only (and not those who have no faith). SHOULD ANOINTING OF THE SICK BE GIVEN BEFORE SURGERY The sacrament is for sick people, and it is given for sickness. Surgery is a good occasion for Anointing, in the sense that (if a person is seriously sick) we had better make sure that they get Anointed before undergoing a life-threatening surgery -- not onaccount
WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A NOVENA? WHY NINE DAYS? “As has been said, the simplest explanation of the Christmas novena is the nine months of Christ in the womb. But for every novena of preparation, as also for every novena of prayer, not only the best explanation but also the best model and example was given by Christ Himself to the Church in the first Pentecost novena. WHEN DID MARY BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND THAT JESUS WOULD DIE ANDWHEN DID JESUS DIEWHEN DID GOD DECIDE TO SEND JESUSWHY DID JESUS DIEWHAT AGE DID JESUS DIEWHAT TIME DID JESUS DIEWHY DID JESUS COME TO EARTH And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch, And when he was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast, And having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the child Jesus remained in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not. KEEPING THEM STRAIGHT: JAMES THE GREATER AND JAMES THESAINT PHILIP AND SAINT JAMESSAINTS PHILIP AND JAMES This James is the brother (rather, cousin) of the Lord (through both Joseph and Mary), the son of Cleophas (aka Alphaeus, who met Christ on the way to Emmaus and was brother to Joseph the spouse of Mary) and Mary of Alphaeus (the sister of the Virgin Mary), the brother also of Mary Salome, and also the brother of Jude the Apostle, called the Lessor the little.
WHAT JOHN MEANT WHEN HE SAID: "I AM NOT WORTHY TO UNFASTEN In the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite, the Church heard St. Paul’s speech in today’s first reading. St. Paul concludes his sermon with a reference to St. John the Baptist’s words, Behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose (Acts 13:25, cf. John 1:27). As we consider these words more carefully, we will recognize that this is a subtle reference to HOW TO CELEBRATE MASS "AD ORIENTEM" Following Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Cardinal Sarah has repeatedly called for a return to ad orientem worship - in which the priest and the people face together in the same direction toward the front of the church for those parts of the Mass which are addressed directly to God. Most recently, the Prefect for the Congregation for the Divine Liturgy has asked priests to implement ad orientem BIBLICAL PROOF THAT MARY (AND JOSEPH) MADE A VOW OFHISTORY OF MARY AND JOSEPHWAS JOSEPH AND MARY RELATED Rather than discussing the universal and emphatic teachings of the Fathers of the Church – all of whom assert that Mary had made a vow of virginity – because such texts will often be ignored by Protestants (to their eternal ruin), we will look simply at the Gospel text itself and shall assert only those things which are affirmed alsoby the Evangelist.
CHRIST WAS LIKE ST. FRANCIS The Poor Man of Assisi is often called the Mirror of Christ, for he was as another Christ (alter Christus) present among us. St. Francis was a true Christian, “Christ-like” to the core. WHY WAS MATTHIAS CHOSEN BY LOTS? After the fall of Judas from the apostolic college, it was necessary for a successor to be elected. However, it is most striking to note that the choice between either Joseph called Barsabas (surnamed Justus) and Matthias was not made by the people, nor by the eleven, nor even by Peter himself; rather, Matthias was chosen by lots. WITHOUT A WEDDING GARMENT Though all people are invited to the wedding banquet, only a few come. And, even from among those who do attend, at least one is cast out. Our Savior’s parable from this Sunday’s Gospel should give us pause – for he is speaking of the mystery of salvation anddamnation.
WHY THE WISE VIRGINS COULD NOT SHARE THEIR OIL There are numerous ways of interpreting both the virgins and their oil lamps. On the one hand, the virgins can signify all of humanity. On the other, the virgins might represent the Christian faithful only (and not those who have no faith). WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A NOVENA? WHY NINE DAYS? “As has been said, the simplest explanation of the Christmas novena is the nine months of Christ in the womb. But for every novena of preparation, as also for every novena of prayer, not only the best explanation but also the best model and example was given by Christ Himself to the Church in the first Pentecost novena. WHEN DID MARY BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND THAT JESUS WOULD DIE ANDWHEN DID JESUS DIEWHEN DID GOD DECIDE TO SEND JESUSWHY DID JESUS DIEWHAT AGE DID JESUS DIEWHAT TIME DID JESUS DIEWHY DID JESUS COME TO EARTH And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch, And when he was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast, And having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the child Jesus remained in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not. KEEPING THEM STRAIGHT: JAMES THE GREATER AND JAMES THESAINT PHILIP AND SAINT JAMESSAINTS PHILIP AND JAMES This James is the brother (rather, cousin) of the Lord (through both Joseph and Mary), the son of Cleophas (aka Alphaeus, who met Christ on the way to Emmaus and was brother to Joseph the spouse of Mary) and Mary of Alphaeus (the sister of the Virgin Mary), the brother also of Mary Salome, and also the brother of Jude the Apostle, called the Lessor the little.
WHAT JOHN MEANT WHEN HE SAID: "I AM NOT WORTHY TO UNFASTEN In the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite, the Church heard St. Paul’s speech in today’s first reading. St. Paul concludes his sermon with a reference to St. John the Baptist’s words, Behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose (Acts 13:25, cf. John 1:27). As we consider these words more carefully, we will recognize that this is a subtle reference to HOW TO CELEBRATE MASS "AD ORIENTEM" Following Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Cardinal Sarah has repeatedly called for a return to ad orientem worship - in which the priest and the people face together in the same direction toward the front of the church for those parts of the Mass which are addressed directly to God. Most recently, the Prefect for the Congregation for the Divine Liturgy has asked priests to implement ad orientem BIBLICAL PROOF THAT MARY (AND JOSEPH) MADE A VOW OFHISTORY OF MARY AND JOSEPHWAS JOSEPH AND MARY RELATED Rather than discussing the universal and emphatic teachings of the Fathers of the Church – all of whom assert that Mary had made a vow of virginity – because such texts will often be ignored by Protestants (to their eternal ruin), we will look simply at the Gospel text itself and shall assert only those things which are affirmed alsoby the Evangelist.
CHRIST WAS LIKE ST. FRANCIS The Poor Man of Assisi is often called the Mirror of Christ, for he was as another Christ (alter Christus) present among us. St. Francis was a true Christian, “Christ-like” to the core. WHY WAS MATTHIAS CHOSEN BY LOTS? After the fall of Judas from the apostolic college, it was necessary for a successor to be elected. However, it is most striking to note that the choice between either Joseph called Barsabas (surnamed Justus) and Matthias was not made by the people, nor by the eleven, nor even by Peter himself; rather, Matthias was chosen by lots. WITHOUT A WEDDING GARMENT Though all people are invited to the wedding banquet, only a few come. And, even from among those who do attend, at least one is cast out. Our Savior’s parable from this Sunday’s Gospel should give us pause – for he is speaking of the mystery of salvation anddamnation.
WHY THE WISE VIRGINS COULD NOT SHARE THEIR OIL There are numerous ways of interpreting both the virgins and their oil lamps. On the one hand, the virgins can signify all of humanity. On the other, the virgins might represent the Christian faithful only (and not those who have no faith). BIBLICAL PROOF THAT MARY (AND JOSEPH) MADE A VOW OF Rather than discussing the universal and emphatic teachings of the Fathers of the Church – all of whom assert that Mary had made a vow of virginity – because such texts will often be ignored by Protestants (to their eternal ruin), we will look simply at the Gospel text itself and shall assert only those things which are affirmed alsoby the Evangelist.
LAZARUS' RESUSCITATION COMPARED TO JESUS' RESURRECTION, ON In order that his disciples might not despair at his death but instead might have hope in his Resurrection, our Savior manifested his divine power and authority in raising Lazarus with the simple words, Lazarus, come forth.Surely, he who not only healed the blind man and worked many other miracles, but who also raised Lazarus from the dead, surely he would also rise from the dead himself! WHY WERE THE HEAVENS OPENED TO JESUS AT HIS BAPTISM? Through baptism, heaven is opened to us. However, heaven was ever open to Christ. Even from the moment of his conception he was the Son of God (by nature), he had no sin, he was filled with the perfection of all the gifts and virtues (as well as of all knowledge), his human soul was indeed that place where the fullness of Godhead deigned todwell.
WHY WAS MATTHIAS CHOSEN BY LOTS? After the fall of Judas from the apostolic college, it was necessary for a successor to be elected. However, it is most striking to note that the choice between either Joseph called Barsabas (surnamed Justus) and Matthias was not made by the people, nor by the eleven, nor even by Peter himself; rather, Matthias was chosen by lots. MAY IS MARY'S MONTH, BUT WHY? It seems that this ancient tradition of connecting May with new life and fecundity, led to a realization that May is very much the month of motherhood – this may be the reason why Mother’s Day is celebrated during May not only in the United States but in many countries and WITHOUT A WEDDING GARMENT Though all people are invited to the wedding banquet, only a few come. And, even from among those who do attend, at least one is cast out. Our Savior’s parable from this Sunday’s Gospel should give us pause – for he is speaking of the mystery of salvation anddamnation.
IF MARY IS THE MOTHER OF JESUS, WHY ISN'T THE HOLY SPIRIT A handful of times in the Gospels, St. Joseph is called the “father” of Jesus – by St. Luke (2:33), and even by Mary herself (Thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing, Luke 2:48) – but it is quite clear that the term “father” is not used literally in these cases.St. Luke himself specifies that St. Joseph was only thought to be the father of Jesus, since the Holy Family kept the DID YOU KNOW THAT MARY WAS RAISED IN THE TEMPLE AND MADE A Though it is related nowhere in the sacred books, ancient tradition tells us of the presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Templewhen
WHY THE WISE VIRGINS COULD NOT SHARE THEIR OIL There are numerous ways of interpreting both the virgins and their oil lamps. On the one hand, the virgins can signify all of humanity. On the other, the virgins might represent the Christian faithful only (and not those who have no faith). SHOULD ANOINTING OF THE SICK BE GIVEN BEFORE SURGERY As baptism washes the soul through the sacramental sign of a bodily washing, and the Eucharist feeds the soul through the sacramental sign of a bodily feeding (and so forth for all the sacraments), so too, Anointing heals the soul through the sacramental sign of bodilyhealing.
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* For Priests and Seminarians WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2019 AUGUST 27TH, ADULT ED SERIES ON THE CITY OF GOD, SESSION 5 OF 16, INTRODUCTION TO BOOKS XI-XXII, CREATION (FATHER RYAN ERLENBUSH, CORPUSCHRISTI PARISH)
In this series, which will continue for about six months, we are discussing the City of God by St Augustine - one of the most influential books in human history, a book that formed WesternCivilization.
In session 5, we begin the study of the second half of the work (Books XI-XXII), and discuss St Augustine's theory of creation and why he does not believe that the "six days" refer to 24 hour periods or any passage of time at all, but to the angelic knowledge of creation.Read more »
Posted by Father Ryan Erlenbush 0 comments Labels: Father Ryans Sunday Sermons SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2019 SUNDAY SERMON, AUGUST 25 -- THE HERESY OF MODERNISM Pope St Pius X (who established our Diocese of Great Falls - Billings, MT) condemned modernism as the "synthesis of all heresies". But what is modernism, and how does it relate to the Church today? Modernism claims that all truth and even the revealed dogmas of the Church are to be adapted, changed, and subordinated to the spirit of the modern age. Modernism teaches not simply the development of dogma (where what was believed from the very beginning is made more explicit and taught more clearly as the ages progress), but the evolution of dogma according to which the truth essentially changes for the modern era. Modernism, then, places man at the center of all things and defines truth and reality as subject to man's experience. Though modernism was condemned over 100 years ago, we see it is still causing confusion in the Church today -- it is modernism which is at the root of Fr Sosa SJ (the superior of the Jesuits throughout the world) heretically stating that the devil doesn't exist as a real person, and it is modernism that leads people to reject our Lord's words in the Gospel that very few are saved.Read more »
Posted by Father Ryan Erlenbush 0 comments Labels: Father Ryans Sunday Sermons SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 2019 SUNDAY SERMON, AUGUST 18TH -- THE PROPHET JEREMIAH, RECOGNIZING THE CATASTROPHE AND THE CALL TO REPENTANCE (FATHER RYAN ERLENBUSH, CORPUSCHRISTI PARISH)
The prophet Jeremiah is himself a prefigurement of our Lord in his passion. Having written the book of Jeremiah as well as Lamentations, and influencing Baruch as well, Jeremiah is the "weeping prophet" who calls Judah to repentance but is rejected by the people as they face destruction at the hands of the Babylonians. We consider the history of the times of Jeremiah and the ways in which this prophet foreshadows our Lord. Further, we recognize that the false prophets of Jeremiah's day said that all was well and that the nation was strong, and Jeremiah was seen as an enemy of the people for preaching the need to change course and repent. So also today, there are many who claim the Church is flourishing and parishes are vibrant and all is well, but we recognize a massive loss of the faith (only about 1/4 of Catholics under 40 believe in the Real Presence, and so few attend Mass on Holy Days of Obligation, etc). Today also, those who speak prophetically of the need for conversion and a change of course from what we have been doing in the past 40 years since Vatican II are seen almost as enemies of the Church -- but we must heed the voice of Jeremiah, and embrace the opportunity to return to the solid traditions of the Catholic Faith before all is lost.Read more »
Posted by Father Ryan Erlenbush 0 comments Labels: Father Ryans Sunday Sermons SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2019 AUGUST 15TH SERMON FOR THE ASSUMPTION: THE MEMORARE PRAYER (FATHER RYAN ERLENBUSH, CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH) The Dogma of the Assumption states that Mary was assumed body and soul into the glory of heaven. She was preserved from corruption after her death while her body lay in the tomb for some days, then she was raised to life and taken up to heaven. However, Mary does not abandon us, but remains ever our good mother. Her care and protection remain always with us. We think of this especially in the beautiful prayer, the Memorare. "Remember, o most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee oh Virgin of virgins, my Mother! To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy, answer me. Amen." This prayer which, even if perhaps not composed by St Bernard of Clairvaux certainly captures the spirit of his devotion to the Mother of God, has been influential in the life of St Francis de Sales and so many other saints. I too know the value of this prayer in my own life. Say it often, every day, and many times each day!Read more »
Posted by Father Ryan Erlenbush 0 comments Labels: Father Ryans Sunday Sermons WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2019 SUNDAY SERMON, AUGUST 11TH -- ABRAHAM'S FAITH, SARAH AND HAGAR (FATHER RYAN ERLENBUSH, SUNDAY SERMON) In Hebrews 11, St Paul presets Abraham as a model of faith. Abraham received God's threefold promise of a land, many descendants, and that through his descendant a blessing would be given to all the nations (this is the promise of a Messiah). Abraham heard and believed. However, there is a rather troubling moment in Abraham's life in which he takes his wife's servant as his "wife" and begets a child with her. How is this not an act of adultery against Sarah? How is Abraham's begetting of Ishmael through Hagar not a lack of faith in God'spromise?
We must maintain that Abraham is no adulterer, neither did he lack faith. Indeed, if we follow this passage of Genesis closely, keeping in mind the culture in which Abraham lived and the progressive degrees whereby God restored marriage to its original dignity, we will see that Abraham and Sarah did nothing wrong in this incident - neither did Abraham in any way doubt God's plan. God had promised Abraham would have many children, but he had not yet specified through Sarah, therefore, it was entirely reasonable that Abraham would have thought it would be through his wife's servant. Further, Abraham is a model husband who is so good to his wife, and it was not considered adultery for him to take Hagar as a second wife (furthermore, he did not do this out of lust, but following the customs of the time by which a man might increase his family). Certainly, this is not God's plan for marriage and it immediately caused all sorts of problems for Abraham and Sarah, but it would be unjust to accuse Abraham of sin.Read more »
Posted by Father Ryan Erlenbush 0 comments Labels: Father Ryans Sunday Sermons SUNDAY SERMON, AUGUST 4TH -- THE BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES (FATHER RYAN ERLENBUSH, CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH) The book of Ecclesiastes is one of the most difficult to interpret in the Scriptures. Although it contains some of the most popular phrases of the Old Testament "Vanity of vanities, all is vanity!" and "There is a time for everything... a time to be born and a time to die...", it also contains passages that seem to deny the existence of the soul after death. At certain moments, the author seems almost at the point of despair, saying that the wise man is no better than the wicked fool (or even the beast of the field), since both must die and return tothe earth.
Traditionally this book is ascribed to Solomon, who though wisest of all the kings of the earth, fell to great sin and idolatry. Many believe that this book is an expression of his repentance and return to God at the end of his life. Thus, all human wisdom is seen as nothing without God's grace!Read more »
Posted by Father Ryan Erlenbush 0 comments Labels: Father Ryans Sunday Sermons JULY 30TH -- ADULT ED SERIES ON THE CITY OF GOD, SESSION 4 OF 16, DIVINE PROVIDENCE AND HUMAN FREEDOM (FATHER RYAN ERLENBUSH, CORPUSCHRISTI PARISH)
In this series, which will continue for about six months, we are discussing the City of God by St Augustine of Hippo - certainly, one of the most influential books in the history of the Church, a book that formed Western Civilization. Session 4 -- Review of key concepts of Books I-X. St Augustine's treatment of the foreknowledge of God and how to reconcile the certainty of divine providence with the reality of human free will.Read more »
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