"For the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. Mary attributes nothing to her own merits. She refers all her greatness to the gift of the one whose...
Pentecost Sunday Acts 2:1-11 (Because we already reflected on the first part of today’s Gospel on the Second Sunday of Easter, we will focus on the First Reading instead.) When the time for...
"Simple in himself, the Spirit is manifold in his mighty works. The whole of his being is present to each individual; the whole of his being is present everywhere. Though shared in by...
In these days before the Solemnity of Pentecost we need to reflect on our personal relationship with the Holy Spirit. It may be easier to relate to the Father and o the Son...
Novena to the Holy Spirit May 26-June 3, 2017 Opening Prayers All: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and kindle in them the fire of your love. Amen. V. Send...
"Do not grieve over the temptations you suffer. When the Lord intends to bestow a particular virtue on us, He often permits us first to be tempted by the opposite vice. Therefore, look...
As we prepare to celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost, our Holy Father gives us two questions to reflect on. "The first question to ask ourselves: Do I ask the Lord for the grace...
"One must begin again every day; we must exercise ourselves so that our love for the brothers and sisters we encounter may become mature and purified of those limits and sins that render...
The Solemnity of the Ascension The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had ordered them. Why Galilee? This is where they experienced their first call to be disciples....
As we continue our reflection on the role of the Holy Spirit in the plan of salvation, listen to the words of Jesus. "And when he comes he will convict the world in...
"When the Advocate comes whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, he will testify to me. And you also testify, because you have...
"This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.You are my friends if you do what...
Information Monthly Mass for Women Saturday, May 20, 2017 Bishop's House 107 Albany Dr. Houma, La 8:00am Bring a friend. ...
Jesus said to his disciples: “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I...
(Mary is free of threefold woes.) "There is the woe of guilt, misery, and hell. There is the woe of actual sin, of original misery, and the woe of the punishment or pain...
Reflections on Scripture Sixth Sunday of Easter Gospel A
By spiritaflame 9:32 AM Reading ReflectionsJesus said: "If you love me, you will keep my commandments. Jesus links love and obedience. One’s obedience is a sign of one’s love. A mark of discipleship is obedience to Jesus'...
"O Mary, by the magnificent example of your virtues you stir us up to the imitation of you, and thus enlighten our night. For he who walks in your ways, walks not in...
“If anyone does not wish to have Mary Immaculate for his Mother, he will not have Christ for his Brother....Never be afraid of loving the Blessed Virgin too much. You can never love...
Reflections on Scripture Fifth Sunday of Easter Gospel A
By spiritaflame 2:29 PM Reading Reflections"Do not let your hearts be troubled. What has Jesus said that could cause them to be disturbed? He has already talked about one of the twelve betraying him and about his imminent...
“ SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1It is impossible to proclaim Jesus Christ, true God and true man, without referring to the Virgin Mary, his Mother. It is...
"What an immense joy to have Mary Immaculate as our Mother! Every time we experience our frailty and the promptings of evil, we may turn to her and our hearts receive light and...
“Never be afraid of loving the Blessed Virgin too much. You can never love her more than Jesus did." (Saint Maximilian Kolbe) When we love and honor Mary, the Mother of Jesus, we...
"O sinner, be not discouraged, but have recourse to Mary in all your necessities. Call her to your assistance, for such is the divine Will that she should help in every kind of...
Information: Men's May Mass has been moved: New Mass Date Saturday, May 13, 2017 Bishop Jacob's House 107 Albany Dr. Houma, La. 7:30am Fellowship afterwards Bring a friend. ...
"If you ever feel distressed during your day, call upon our Lady, just say this simple prayer: 'Mary, Mother of Jesus, please be a mother to me now.' I must admit, this prayer...
"Her [Mary's] example of faithful perseverance in doing the will of God and her heavenly reward are a source of courage and hope for all of us." (Pope Benedict XVI) Doing the will...
Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Easter Sometimes it is hard for us to really mine the scriptures, to fully understand the wealth contained in the Revelation of God’s Word. What is God...
"Little things done out of love are those that charm the Heart of Christ…On the contrary, the most brilliant deeds, when done without love, are but nothingness." ( St. Theresa of Lisieux) Sometimes...
Reflection on Scriputure Fourth Sunday of Easter Gospel A
By spiritaflame 9:55 AM Reading ReflectionsIn the Old Testament, God is described as a Shepherd and the people were the sheep of his flock. (Ps 23) Later on Ezekiel the Prophet likened God to a Shepherd who was...
"God became man so that man might become a god." (St. Athanasius) This is different from what the Devil told Eve. "You shall be like God." At the moment, they were sharing in...
"Saint Joseph was a just man, a tireless worker, the upright guardian of those entrusted to his care. May he always guard, protect and enlighten families." (St. Pope John Paul II) In response...
