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Sep 17
XXV Sunday in Ordinary Time
XXV Sunday in Ordinary Time
The children of this world – the children of Light
9/16/2016
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Brothers and sisters, FIAT!
Saint Luke offers us a very significant parable that sometimes baffles us but that infuses some profound lessons: the reality that we are the stewards of God’s gifts, the importance of shrewdness used for good, the necessity of loyalty even in things such as money, the fundamental option of choice in favor of God and not of material things.
“The sons of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than the sons of light” (Luke16:8).
Jesus is speaking to His disciples; Today we could say that He is speaking to believers, to Christians. He observes and says, “Look at those who do not believe. They make incredible efforts for the life of this world, for money accommodation, for the earthly security, for their interests and their pleasures. Yet they sacrifice themselves for trivial things, things that pass away, for things that last a while and are worth very little! “
Then Jesus asks: ” O ye who believe, why don’t you put at least the same commitment to the things of God, to the things of the soul, to the things that last and have profound value, to the eternal things?”.I
The children of this world are worried about their worldly future, and you, children of light, why don’t you worry, with similar seriousness, about your true future, the future before God? There are people who make incredible sacrifices and undergo incessant efforts in order to accumulate money and we who know the true treasure of life why don’t we make the same sacrifices to earn it?
Jesus puts us in front of this comparison and makes us experience for ourselves our inconsistency! Rightly, then, who doesn’t believe, laughs at us, makes a mockery of religion: but the fault is ours and ours alone.
Jesus tests us, He wants to see if we are capable of guarding and, above all, of administering the gifts that He gives us.
Jesus said to Luisa in April 1928 that there is no certainty without a test, and when the soul passes the test, she receives the confirmation of God’s designs and everything that is necessary to her and befits her in order to carry out the state to which she has been called by Him. This is why God wanted to test Adam – to confirm his happy state and his right of kingship over the whole Creation; and since he was not faithful in the test, by justice he could not receive the confirmation of the goods which his Creator wanted to give him.
In fact, through the test man acquires the seal of faithfulness, which gives him the right to receive the goods that God had established to give him in the state to which his soul had been called by Him. It can be said that one who is not tested has no value – neither before God nor before men, nor before himself. God cannot trust a man without a test, and man himself does not know what strength he possesses. If Adam had passed the test, all human generations would have been confirmed in his state of happiness and of royalty. In the same way, Jesus Himself, loving these children of the Divine Will with a love all special, wanted to go through the test for all in His Humanity, reserving for them the one test of never allowing them to do their will, but only and always my Will, so as to reconfirm for them all the goods needed in order to live in the Kingdom of the Divine Fiat.
With this, He closed all exit doors for them; He anointed them with an invincible strength, in such a way that nothing else will be able to enter the very high fences of His Kingdom. In fact, when Jesus commands that something should not be done, it is a door that He leaves, through which the human will can make its exit; it is an opportunity that the creature always has, by which she can go out of God’s Will.
But when He says: ‘from here there is no exit’, all doors remain closed, her weakness is fortified, and the only thing that is left to her is the decision to enter, never to go out again – or not to enter at all. Therefore, in order to live in the Kingdom of the Divine Will there will only be the decision – the decision will carry the accomplished act.
Did He not do the same with Luisa? Did He not cry out constantly from the depth of His heart: ‘nothing dare enter but His Will alone’?
As center of life, with Its omnipotent strength, with Its dazzling light, the Divine Will keeps everything outside of her; and eclipsing everything, It makes Its prime motion of life flow in all of your acts, and It dominates and reigns as Queen.
Then Jesus moves on to consider money as one of the greatest barriers that lies in the path of man towards Heaven. Money is the symbol of a whole vision of life reduced to an earthly and worldly passion! We must throw away the idol, all earthly idols!
Money must be used for good, the world’s goods are worth only as a “means” to buy an asset (the true one !) which is beyond this life. So who has something, who owns wealth (and not just money! Wealth is also intelligence, culture, health, strength, skills and talents) must use everything for charity: the fields are innumerable, the opportunities are countless.
Sometimes, those who have riches uses them for evil and exploitation of others. The prophet Amos, the defender of the poor, said: “Hear this, you who trample on the needy and bring the poor of the land to an end,!”. Jesus concludes with a stern warning: ” “No servant can serve two masters!…. Ye cannot serve God and mammon (Luke 16:13)”.
We must choose a “lord” of our life, we must live for someone. Therefore, which is the direction that we have chosen? Who is the “master” of our life? For whom do we live ? Pride, and only pride is, so often, our real master; human interests are so often the motivation of our actions; money is the “god” to which we sacrifices everything and everyone!
One day Jesus said to Luisa that according to the measure in which man meddles in earthly things, so he moves away and loses esteem for eternal goods. God gave riches that they might use them for their sanctification, but they have used them to form an idol for their hearts; and God will destroy them, and their riches together with them.”
We must opt for the Lord who saves and rejects the idol that deceives. Behind the words of Jesus there is an appeal of great goodness and mercy: “Choose the Lord, for He is your good and your peace.” How present and urgent this teaching of Jesus is ! As forms of earning multiply, as men fight for a damaging excess and kill to hoard extra money, how beautiful it is to be on the side of God’s wisdom and shout even louder: blessed are the poor in spirit!
When families are divided for an inheritance, when the elderly are marginalized because they do not produce, when the disabled people are rejected because they are a burden and not an income, how brave it is to repeat: a person is worth not for what he has and makes. Man is worth for what he is!
The earthly existence is attractive but ephemeral; it does not fill the thirst for happiness which lies deep within the human heart. Who, recognizing himself as an administrator of the gifts of God, fulfills his mission faithfully, will not lose his reward and will be a true maker of an honest and united humanity.
don Marco
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Sep 15
Affectionate Salutations to Mary
Affectionate Salutations to Mary
I greet thee, Mary,
Daughter of God the Father.
I greet thee, Mary,
Mother of the Son of God.
I greet thee, Mary,
Spouse of the Holy Spirit.
I greet thee, Mary,
Temple of the Blessed Trinity.
I greet thee, Mary,
White Lily of the resplendent Trinity.
I greet thee, Mary,
Fragrant Rose of the heavenly court.
I greet thee, Mary,
Virgin full of meekness and humility, of whom the
King of Heaven willed to be born and nourished by thy milk.
I greet thee, Mary,
Virgin of virgins.
I greet thee, Mary,
Queen of Martyrs, whose soul was pierced by the sword of sorrows.
I greet thee, Mary,
Lady and Mistress, to whom all power has been given in Heaven and on earth.
I greet thee, Mary,
Queen of my heart, my sweetness, my life and all my
hope.
I greet thee, Mary,
Mother most amiable.
I greet thee, Mary,
Mother most admirable.
I greet thee, Mary ,
Mother of beautiful love.
I greet thee, Mary ,
Conceived without sin.
I greet thee, Mary ,
Full of grace, the Lord is with thee,
blessed art thou among women,
and blessed be the Fruit of thy womb.
Blessed be thy spouse,
Saint Joseph.
Blessed be thy father,
Saint Joachim.
Blessed be thy mother,
Saint Anne.
Blessed be thy Angel,
Saint Gabriel.
Blessed be the Eternal Father,
Who has chosen thee.
Blessed be thy Son,
Who has loved thee.
Blessed be the Holy Ghost,
Who has espoused thee.
May all those who love thee bless thee.
O Blessed Virgin, bless us all in the
name of thy dear Son. Amen.
The “Affectionate Salutations to Mary” were promoted in this version by the Servant of God, Father Paul of Moll [1824.1896]. The venerable Father Paul assured one of his friends that those who devoutly venerate Mary with these affectionate salutations may rely on her powerful protection and blessing. Once while giving a copy of these Salutations to a girl, Father Paul said to her, “These Salutations are so beautiful! Say them every morning. From on high, in Heaven, the Blessed Virgin will then give you her blessing. Yes, yes, would to God that you could see her! The Blessed Virgin blesses you then; I know it quite well.” He said further that it is impossible not to be heard favorably when we recite these Salutations to Mary for the conversion of sinners.
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Sep 15
The Seven Dolors of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Seven Dolors of the Blessed Virgin Mary
O God, come to my assistance;
O Lord, make hast to help me.
Glory be to the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit,
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be world without end. Amen.
- I grieve for you, O Mary, most sorrowful, in the affliction of your tender heart at the prophecy of the holy and aged Simeon. Dear Mother, by your heart so afflicted, obtain for me the virtue of humility and the gift of the holy fear of God. Hail Mary…..
- I grieve for you, O Mary most sorrowful, in the anguish of your most affectionate heart during the flight into Egypt and your sojourn there. Dear Mother, by your heart so troubled, obtain for me the virtue of generosity, especially toward the poor, and the gift of piety. Hail Mary….
- I grieve for you, O Mary most sorrowful, in those anxieties which tried your troubled heart at the loss of your dear Jesus. Dear Mother, by your heart so full of anguish, obtain for me the virtue of chastity and the gift of knowledge. Hail Mary….
- I grieve for you, O Mary most sorrowful, in the consternation of your heart at meeting Jesus as He carried His cross. Dear Mother, by your heart so troubled, obtain for me the virtue of patience and the gift of fortitude. Hail Mary…..
- I grieve for you, O Mary most sorrowful, in the martyrdom which your generous heart endured in standing near Jesus in His agony. Dear Mother, by your afflicted heart, obtain for me the virtue of temperance and the gift of counsel. Hail Mary….
- I grieve for you, O Mary most sorrowful, in the wounding of your compassionate heart when the side of Jesus was struck by the lance before His Body was removed from the cross. Dear Mother, by your heart thus transfixed, obtain for me the virtue of fraternal charity and the gift of understanding. Hail Mary….
- I grieve for you, O Mary most sorrowful, for the pangs that wrenched your most loving heart at the burial of Jesus. Dear Mother, by your heart sunk in the bitterness of desolation, obtain for me the virtue of diligence and the gift of wisdom. Hail Mary….
Let Us Pray:
Let intercession be made for us, we beseech You, O Lord Jesus Christ, now and at the Hour of our death, before the throne of Your mercy, by the Blessed Virgin Mary, Your Mother, whose most holy soul was pierced by a sword of sorrow in the hour of Your bitter Passion. Through You, O Jesus Christ, Saviour of the world, Who with the Father and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns world without end. Amen.
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Sep 14
The Absurdity of Catholics for Choice
The Absurdity of Catholics for Choice
“Let us be crystal clear that “Catholics for Choice “ is absurd.
The Murder of an unborn child is a sin that no Catholic can justly choose.”
A full page ad placed in the San Antonio Express-News, the Houston Chronicle and the Dallas Morning News on Monday, September 12, by so-called “Catholics for Choice” attempted to mis-lead the public by claiming that they are a legitimate voice of the Catholic Church. I applaud my brother bishops in those dioceses who quickly and clearly disavowed this group and made it crystal clear that they do not speak for Catholics in any legitimate way.
Although I am thankful that this group did not deem the Tyler market to be one that was worth their effort, I still felt I should speak out.
The teaching of the Catholic Church regarding the sanctity of life in the womb is ancient and clear. Certainly not every Catholic embraces this truth as fully as I would hope. But it is truly absurd and diabolical for a group which embraces the pro-choice, pro-death agenda, and denies life to countless human beings simply because they haven’t yet been born, to attempt to co-opt the term Catholic. As a Catholic Bishop, I often find myself ranting at the television in response to the latest statement of a politician, actor or other public figure, but I must remind myself that ranting at the television does no good.
As the November election approaches, let us all reflect deeply on the ills of our society and how we can find our way back to the truth. I believe we must start with the basics. When we choose a candidate for whatever level of public office, we MUST inquire as to their stand with regard to the life of the unborn. Of course it is not the only question, but the questions don’t get more basic than that. Our vote is very often the only voice we have and we MUST VOTE NO to abortion, to the selling of the body parts of aborted children, to the further erosion of the moral teachings that flow from the Gospel and to all the threats to the “Sanctity of Life” that our society faces.
I am well aware that very often we are unable to find a candidate who upholds the Sanctity of Life in all of its dimensions, but I believe we must begin with the most basic issues If a candidate for whatever office callously demands the slaughter of unborn children as a so-called right and vigorously supports organizations that profit from the multi-billion dollar abortion industry, then how can any other human right they may champion be truly meaningful?
Our beautiful Catholic faith, guided by the Holy Spirit teaches the world that human life begins at conception. In order to re-build our fractured human family, we must return to that precious beginning and stand tall for the Sanctity of Life. Let us pray that we may re-learn the beautiful truth that the conception of a child through the sexual union of a man and woman in Holy Matrimony is our most wondrous human act and that the child conceived is God’s most precious gift to the world.
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