This is a reflection on Jesus’ Good Shepherd dialogue from John. 10:11-18 and how it empowers Peter’s Confession from John 21:15-19. Keys to the Peterine Ministry.
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The Feast of Divine Mercy – A Great Catholic Treasure
The feast of Divine Mercy, as recorded in the diary of Saint Faustina, receives from Jesus himself the promise that the soul that goes to Sacramental Confession (the confession may take place some days before), and receive Holy Eucharistic on that day, shall obtain the total forgiveness of all sins and punishment. Additionally, the Catholic Church grants a plenary indulgence (observing the usual rules) with the recitation of some simple prayers.
Jesus Knows What You Are Going Through, So Trust Him (Reflection on Mass Readings)
Life is tough sometimes and full of troubles, and it doesn’t take many years after our birth to figure that out. The Bible of full of stories of people who went through something and only with the help of God’s grace got through it. I have never met anyone who woke up in the morning and prayed to God that He would bring suffering upon them this day. Even people who know full well that St. Paul often wrote about the benefits and necessity of suffering in this life, do not go out of their way to find it. But it comes none the less, usually unexpected; but when it comes what do we do with it?
The Virgin Mary – Discerning the Call of God in Your Life
The Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, is our perfect example in sacred Scripture of someone who was ‘In Place’ in the Circle of Grace; meaning that she was where we was supposed to be and doing the things that she was supposed to be doing. And because she was ‘In Place’, she was in the best spiritual position to easily discern the next calling that God had for her life.
On the Importance of Spiritual Discernment (Reflection on Mass Readings)
Today’s Gospel Reading at Mass comes from Luke 7:24-30: When the messengers of John the Baptist had left, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John. “What did you go out to the desert to see a reed swayed by the wind? Then what did you go out to see? Someone dressed in fine [...]
Paul’s Exhortation on Living in the Spirit (Reflection on Mass Readings)
Today’s Second Reading at the Sunday Mass comes from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24: Brothers and sisters: Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophetic utterances. Test everything; retain what is good. Refrain from [...]
Come Fast and Pray for your Wife or your Future Wife Every 1st Wednesday with E5 Men
(Visit the e5 Men Website for more Information) Join Thousands of Men in Over 80 Countries CATHOLICS, ORTHODOX, & PROTESTANTS, TO FAST TOGETHER HUSBANDS FASTING FOR THEIR WIVES The e5 Man fasts for his bride as a way to imitate Jesus as described by Saint Paul in his letter to the Ephesians, chapter 5 (for [...]
On Jeremiah’s Expectations (Reflection on the Readings at Mass)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today’s First Reading at Mass comes from Jeremiah 20:7-9: You duped me, O LORD, and I let myself be duped; you were too strong for me, and you triumphed. All the day I am an object of laughter; everyone mocks me. Whenever I speak, I must cry out, violence and outrage is my message; [...]
On the First Confession of Saint Peter
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today’s Gospel Reading at Mass comes from Matthew 16:13-20: Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi and he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But [...]
Holy Trinity Rosary Invocation
1. Holding the Rosary: Begin with making the Sign of the Cross 2. Fingers on the First Bead: Lord, have mercy (repeat) Christ, have mercy (repeat) Lord, have mercy (repeat) God the Father in Heaven, have mercy on us. (repeat after each invocation) God the Son, Redeemer of the World God the Holy Spirit 3. [...]
Faith Tears Down Barriers (Reflection on the Readings at Mass)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today’s Gospel Reading at Mass comes from Matthew (15:21-28): At that time, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out, “Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is tormented by a demon.” But Jesus did not say a [...]
If You Can’t Do it with Jesus then Don’t Do It At All (Reflection on the Readings at Mass)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Today’s first reading at Mass comes from Isaiah (55:1-3): Thus says the LORD: All you who are thirsty,come to the water! You who have no money, come, receive grain and eat; Come, without paying and without cost, drink wine and milk! Why spend your money for what is not bread; your wages for what [...]
Devotion to the Hour of Divine Mercy (3 PM EVERYDAY)
. . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It was now about noon and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon because of an eclipse of the sun. Then the veil of the temple was torn down the middle. Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit”; and when [...]