Embracing Sacrifice for the Sake of Christ
On the Holy Gospel according to Saint Matthew 10:37-42 Our Gospel for today, though challenging, is essential in understanding the demands of discipleship and the depth of commitment
Prayers Concerning Tropical Storm Beryl
SPAIN, 6 June 2024 – Rev. Fr. Santiago of La Iglesia Católica Antigua de Jerusalén in Spain, called for prayer regarding Hurricane Beryl, saying “Please pray for Mexico and the United States as hurricane Beryl moves closer to Texas.” A tropical storm warning has been issued for several regions in Texas, including Brownsville, Corpus Christi, […]
Lectio Divina for 6 July 2024
1. Lectio Read the passage slowly and attentively, paying close attention to each word and detail. Passage: “And it came to pass, as Jesus spoke these things, a certain woman from the crowd, lifting up her voice, said to him: Blessed is the womb that bore thee and the paps that gave thee suck. But […]
Is Salvation Available for Non-Catholics?
The teaching “extra Ecclesiam nulla salus” (outside the Church there is no salvation) is a traditional Catholic doctrine affirming that the Church is necessary for salvation. This doctrine emphasises the importance of the Catholic Church as the means established by Christ for the salvation of souls. While the traditional stance remains firm, the Church acknowledges […]
Lectio Divina for 5 July 2024
1. Lectio Read the passage slowly and attentively, paying close attention to each word and detail. Passage: “Amen I say to you, whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall not enter into it. And embracing them and laying his hands upon them, he blessed them. And when he was […]
Homily on Saint Mark 8:1-9
Our Gospel reading today presents us with the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes, a deeply meaningful sign of Christ’s divine compassion and providence. This event, which fed four thousand people with only seven loaves and a few small fishes, reveals to us several important truths about our Lord and the nature […]
Lectio Divina for 4 July 2024
1. Lectio Read the passage slowly and attentively, paying close attention to each word and detail. Passage: “In those days again, when there was great multitude and they had nothing to eat; calling his disciples together, he saith to them: I have compassion on the multitude, for behold they have now been with me three […]
Lectio Divina for 3 July 2024
1. Lectio Read the passage slowly and attentively, paying close attention to each word and detail. Passage: “And fear ye not them that kill the body, and are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him that can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? […]
Finding One’s Way Back to God
The Call to Repentance In the journey of life, many people often stray from the path God has laid out for them. Yet, no matter how far one wanders, God’s call to repentance remains constant. The key is genuine repentance. Repentance is not merely feeling sorrow for sins committed; it is a complete turning away […]
Lectio Divina for 2 July 2024
Holy Gospel according to Saint Luke 1:39-47 1. Lectio Read the passage slowly and attentively, paying close attention to each word and detail. Passage: “And Mary rising up in those days, went into the hill country with haste into a city of Juda. And she entered into the house of Zachary and saluted Elizabeth. And […]
