SHOULD CATHOLICS JOIN PRIDE PARADE?

The month of June is coming to an end as we, Catholics, dedicate this month to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. However, for some Catholics, it’s not what they celebrate but “Pride Month.” Instead of joining us in our devotion in the Church and in Eucharistic processions, they join in certain celebrations such as

COURAGE TO GO TO CONFESSION – 6/29/22 (Thursday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time)

Matthew 9:2-8And there people brought to Him a paralytic lying on a stretcher. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Courage, child, your sins are forgiven.” At that, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.” Jesus knew what they were thinking, and said, “Why do you harbor evil

THE GATES OF HELL SHALL NOT PREVAIL AGAINST THE CHURCH – 6/29/22 (Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul)

2 Timothy 4:7-8I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith. From now on the crown of righteousness awaits me, which the Lord, the just judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but to all who have longed for His appearance. Matthew 16:15-18He said

STAYING WITH JESUS DURING VIOLENT STORMS – 6/29/22 (Memorial of Saint Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr)

Matthew 8:23-27As Jesus got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by waves; but He was asleep. They came and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” He said to them, “Why are you terrified, O you

SERMONS OF ST. ALPHONSUS LIGUORI pt. 2.5: “On The Advantages Of Tribulations”

This is a series of the sermons of St. Alphonsus Liguori. Click the link below for part 2.4. https://sanctemichaeldefense.wordpress.com/2022/06/11/sermons-of-st-alphonsus-liguori-pt-2-4-on-the-advantages-of-tribulations/ Second Point. On the manner in which we should bear tribulations. 17. When we are surrounded on all sides with tribulations, and know not what to do, we must turn to God, who alone can console

WHEREVER JESUS GOES – 6/27/22 (Monday of the Thirteenth Week in Ordinary Time)

Matthew 8:18-20When Jesus saw a crowd around Him,He gave orders to cross to the other shore. A scribe approached and said to Him, “Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go.” Jesus answered him, “Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest His head.”

TRUE FOLLOWERS OF THE LORD – 6/26/22 (Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time)

Luke 9:51,61-62When the days for Jesus’ being taken up were fulfilled, He resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem, And to another He said, “Follow Me.” But he replied, “Lord, let me go first and bury my father.” And another said, “I will follow you, Lord, but first let me say farewell to my family at

THE IMMACULATE HEART POINTS US TO THE SACRED HEART – 6/25/22 (Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary)

Luke 2:48-51When His parents saw Him, they were astonished, and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us? Your father and I have been looking for You with great anxiety.” And He said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in

LEARN FROM THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS – 6/24/22 (Solemnity of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus)

Luke 15:3-7Jesus addressed this parable to the Pharisees and scribes: “What man among you having a hundred sheep and losing one of them would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the lost one until he finds it? And when he does find it, he sets it on his shoulders with great

BORN TO BE SEPARATED FROM THE WORLD – 6/23/22 (Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist!)

Luke 1:63-66, 80He asked for a tablet and wrote, “John is his name,” and all were amazed. Immediately his mouth was opened, his tongue freed, and he spoke blessing God. Then fear came upon all their neighbors, and all these matters were discussed throughout the hill country of Judea. All who heard these things took