The Third Week of Advent begins with the “Gaudette Sunday,” which means, “Rejoice!” That is, “Rejoice in the Lord always!” This gleeful assertion started in the pre-Vatican II Latin antiphon, “Gaudete in Domino semper!” As such, the traditional theme for this week is Joy. Here are some more info on …
On the Second week of Advent, we continue our solemn preparations for the celebration of the Birth of Jesus. Let me share with you the traditional theme for this Sunday, and reflect on how it helps us remain in the path towards God in Heaven. 1. The second purple candle …
On December 8, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a holy day of obligation to go to Mass on this day. A Solemnity is a feast of the highest rank in our liturgical calendar. Thus, this observance seeks to …
Indeed, there is always Hope in the Almighty God. As this day marks the beginning of Advent, the start of a new liturgical year of the Catholic Church, I’d like to tell you some more about the traditional theme of this First Sunday and reflect on what it means, especially …
Most of the time, you’ll see that both enemies are at fault with each other, which has led to their disagreement or fight. Both share the blame. However, oftentimes too, you’ll realize that one is the real ‘good’ party, and the other is at the wrong. One says the truth, …
We remember the Memorial of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church on October 1. Saint Therese of Lisieux is one of the Patronesses of this website. For a short biography of this Saint, please read our older post. Last week, I was watching one …
J.M.J. I dedicate this post to Saint Joseph, my dearest patron. This is the first time that I will post a spiritual journal. I always keep to myself entries of this kind. But I want to share this particular occurrence, among many others I’ve had, that shows how the guidance, …
The Catholic Church celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on September 8, exactly nine months after the Solemnity of her Immaculate Conception. We know from recorded tradition of early Christians that Mary is the most blessed child of Saint Joachim and Saint Anne. While details of Mary’s birth …
The Immaculate Heart of Mary is one of the most recognizable images of Our Lady throughout the world. Traditionally, the Catholic Church has dedicated the month of August to the Immaculate Heart, with its feast day originally celebrated on August 22. This feast was later moved to the day after …
In the First Reading for this day, from the Old Testament, the Lord ordered the tradition of Jubilee that happened every 50 years. God laid out to Moses the rules for its observance so that their social order was maintained. It was to help restore social justice and balance in …
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