Passion Sunday (5th Sunday in Lent) — A Message From St. Antony of Padua
Translation of the Holy Gospel According to John Jesus Stoned by the Crowd, in an initial I, Illuminated by Master B. F., ca. 1500 At that time, Jesus said to the multitudes of the Jews: Which of you shall convince Me of sin? If I say the truth to you, why do you not believe Me? He that is of God, heareth the words of God. Therefore you hear them not, because you [...]
Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary: A Message from St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Translation of the Holy Gospel According to Luke Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window, Johannes Vermeer, 1657-8. At that time: And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, called Nazareth, To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David: and the virgin's name was Mary. And the angel being come in, said unto her: Hail, [...]
The Truth About Yoga, Reiki, and Tai Chi – A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger
The Truth About Yoga, Reiki, and Tai Chi A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger Outline of Talk Introduction and Prayers: 0:00-1:19 Some Groundwork: 1:19-14:07 Some Types of Catholic Prayer: 1:56-4:51 Mystical Union with God Cannot Be Achieved/Earned. It Has to Be Given: 4:51-6:09 Salvation Comes Through Ordinary Means of Prayer, Virtue, Sacramental Grace: 6:09-7:09 All Called to Holiness Not Well-Being: 7:09-7:29 Evil One Presents Counterfeits: 7:29-7:49 St. John of the Cross: 7:49-8:25 [...]