We often have “principles” that we abide by, but how often do we abide by them? And how faithful are we to our own promises and resolutions, especially those made to God? There is, therefore, a “Principle of principles”, that is, the principle that we must not be afraid to stand by our principles. WhenContinue reading “Commentary on Daniel III (The Miracle of Babylon’s “Fiery Furnace”)”
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List of Epistles and Gospels during Lent
Epistle: Joel ii. Gospel: Matthew vi. Epistle: Isaias xxxviii. 1-6 Gospel: Matthew viii. (The Centurion’s Servant) Epistle: Isaias lviii. 1-9 Gospel: Matthew v. 43-48, vi. 1-4 Epistle: Isaias lviii. 9-14 Gospel: Mark vi. 47-56 Epistle: 2 Corinthians vi. 1-10 Gospel: Matthew iv: 1-11 (Jesus is tempted in the desert) Epistle: Ezechiel xxxiv. 11-16 Gospel: MatthewContinue reading “List of Epistles and Gospels during Lent”
Psalm 86 (Psalm LXXXVI) – Fundamenta Ejus
The foundations thereof are in the holy mountains: The Lord loveth the gates of Sion above all the tabernacles of Jacob. Glorious things are said of thee, O city of God. I will be mindful of Rahab and of Babylon knowing me. Behold the foreigners, and Tyre, and the people of the Ethiopians, these were there. ShallContinue reading “Psalm 86 (Psalm LXXXVI) – Fundamenta Ejus”
Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus – Outside the Church There is No Salvation
Nostra Aetate means “in our time”. The first line of the document reads: “In our time, when day by day mankind is being drawn closer together, and the ties between different peoples are becoming stronger, the Church examines more closely her relationship to non-Christian religions.” (NA 1) This document speaks about Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, andContinue reading “Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus – Outside the Church There is No Salvation”
Just “be”?
Whatever God permits to happen to you in the present moment, whether it be spiraling thoughts that are weird or negative, all during a headache; not being able to complete an assignment on time or accidentally getting an easy question on an essay wrong due to a “slip-of-the-mind” or because of a slight mistake; beingContinue reading “Just “be”?”
List of Catholic Patron Saints
Mary, Our Blessed Mother – Invoke her for anything and everything. She is the most powerful of all God’s Saints, higher than even St. Michael the Archangel. She will help you attain perfection and union with Christ, her divine son. St. Joseph – The Patron Saint of carpenters, because he was said to be oneContinue reading “List of Catholic Patron Saints”
Psalm 129 – De Profundis (For the Holy Souls in Purgatory)
Out of the depths I have cried to thee, O Lord: Lord, hear my voice. Let thy ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication. If thou, O Lord, wilt mark iniquities: Lord, who shall stand it. For with thee there is merciful forgiveness: and by reason of thy law, I have waited forContinue reading “Psalm 129 – De Profundis (For the Holy Souls in Purgatory)”
