Dare to Live in Him

Part 1 34.  What does it mean to say, “Jesus is Lord”? In the United Kingdom and Commonwealth nations, the title Lord is bestowed out of deep respect for a gentlemen’s accomplishments or status in society.  In Jesus’s day the title carried the same significance.  Those who addressed Jesus as “Lord” did so to show respect for his wise teaching and admiration for his wondrous miracles.  Yet there…

Book 4:  On the Blessed Sacrament and Devout Exhortations for Holy Communion Chapter 6:  On the Question of Proper Preparation before Communion DISCIPLE:  I am very fearful, O Lord, and inwardly confused, when I think of Your greatness and my own wretchedness; because if I fail to receive You, I run away from life; and if I receive You unworthily, I incur Your wrath.  What, then, must I do, O my…

Ch. 1 Exorcism & Deliverance Basics 4.  What does the authority structure have to do with exorcism and deliverance? This ties into a previous question, as field experience suggests that certain demons, specifically in case of possession, will require an exorcist with a mandate to be driven out.  On multiple occasions, we have heard the demon tell a well-intended visiting (and, therefore, not…

A recent Honolulu Star-Bulletin special section related how private 1st class Sadao Munemori, fighting with the Nisei 442nd Infantry Battalion, single-handedly wiped out a German machine gun emplacement.  Moments later, he jumped into a shell crater with a few comrades.  A hurled Nazi grenade found them and Munemori smothered it with his body.  Killed instantly, he saved his buddies.  What…

Extraordinary Form (Vetus Ordo) of the Roman Rite Readings Epistle – 1 John 5:4-10 Gospel – John 20:19-31 Ordinary Form (Novus Ordo) of the Roman Rite Readings First Reading – Acts 2:42-47:  The early Christian community was devoted to apostolic teachings, fellowship, sharing meals, and prayer.  United, they shared resources, sold possessions to support the needy, and worshiped together,…

PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 08: Appearance to the Apostles by the Lake Tiberias, mosaic in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Paris, France on January 08, 2018. Entrance Antiphon and Collect Antiphon Cf. Ps 78(77): 53 The Lord led his people in hope, while the sea engulfed their foes, alleluia. Collect Almighty and ever-living God, who gave us the Paschal Mystery in the covenant you…

Book 4:  On the Blessed Sacrament and Devout Exhortations for Holy Communion Chapter 5:  On the Dignity of the Sacrament and on the Priestly Office CHRIST:  If you had the purity of an Angel and the holiness of St. John the Baptist, you would not be worthy to receive or to touch this holy Sacrament.  No human being has merited to be able to consecrate and touch the Sacrament of Christ, or to…

Prisoner man in dark cell depressed or praying Father John Catoir in his book Three Minutes a Day tells of a murderer who turned to prayer in prison hoping the authorities would notice and grant him a parole.  Eventually, in his prayer meetings, his attitude changed.  As he became more serious he became aware of the presence of God in his life.  Paroled, he immediately joined a religious…

Entrance Antiphon and Collect Antiphon Wis 10: 20-21 They praised in unison your conquering hand, O Lord, for wisdom opened mouths that were mute and gave eloquence to the tongues of infants, alleluia. Collect O God, who have united the many nations in confessing your name, grant that those reborn in the font of Baptism may be one in the faith of their hearts, and the homage of their deeds. …

Entrance Antiphon and Collect Introit:  Gal 6:14 Collect O God, from whom Judas received the punishment of his guilt, and the thief the reward of his confession:  grant unto us the full fruit of Thy clemency; that even as in His Passion, our Lord Jesus Christ gave to each a retribution according to his merits, so having taken away our old sins, He may bestow upon us the grace of His…

Introit:  Phil 2:10; 2:8; 2:11 Collect Grant we beseech thee Almighty God, that we who are continually afflicted by reason of our waywardness, may be delivered by the Passion of thy only-begotten Son.   Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Continue reading Wednesday in Holy Week: Daily Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite (Vetus Ordo) Mass @ St.…

Extraordinary Form (Vetus Ordo) of the Roman Rite Readings Gospel Before Mass – Matthew 21:1-9 Epistle – Phillippians 2:5-11 Gospel – Matthew 26:36-75; 27:1-60 Ordinary Form (Novus Ordo) of the Roman Rite Readings Procession – Matthew 21:1-11:  Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, where he rode on a donkey and was greeted by crowds of people who praised him as the Son of David and King of…

Entrance Antiphon and Collect Antiphon Cf. Ps 27(26): 12 Do not leave me to the will of my foes, O Lord, for false witnesses rise up against me and they breathe out violence. Collect Almighty, ever-living God, grant us so to celebrate the mysteries of the Lord’s Passion that we may merit to receive your pardon.  Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity…

Introit:  Ps 34:1-2 Collect Grant, we beseech thee, almighty God, that we who fail through our weakness in so many difficulties, may be relieved through the pleding of the Passion of thy only-begotten Son.  Who livest and reignest with God the Father… Continue reading Monday in Holy Week: Daily Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite (Vetus Ordo) Mass @ St. Anthony Retreat Ctr Kalihi 06:00 PM HST

Entrance Antiphon and Collect Cf Ps 35(34): 1-2; 140(139): 8 Contend, O Lord, with my contenders; fight those who fight me.  Take up your buckler and shield; arise in my defense, Lord, my mighty help. Collect Grant, we pray, almighty God, that, though in our weakness we fail, we may be revived through the Passion of your Only Begotten Son.  Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy…

Entrance Antiphon and Collect Antiphon See your missals.  It contains multiple entrances, as well as additional Gospel reading. Collect Almighty ever-living God, who as an example of humility for the human race to follow caused our Savior to take flesh and submit to the Cross, graciously grant that we may heed his lesson of patient suffering and so merit a share in his Resurrection. Who lives and…