“Sacramental economy” is an expression that means the communication of (or the dispensation of) the fruits of Christ's Paschal Mystery through the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy, which itself is the celebration and administration of any of the seven Sacraments of the Church. More on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.
Mar 31
The Seven Last Words of Christ
The so-called “Seven Last Words of Christ” refers to the last words (or, more literally, the seven last sentences or phrases) of Jesus Christ spoken from the Cross on Good Friday; these are recorded in the four Gospels of St. Matthew, St. Mark, St. Luke, and St. John. Join Fr. Wa ... Show More
50m 31s
Mar 2025
Day 71: Mary’s Virginity (2025)
The Catechism tackles a few important issues regarding Mary, the mother of God—her motherhood, her virginal conception of Jesus, and her perpetual virginity. Fr. Mike reminds us that, regardless of the opinions of translators and modern theologians, our Faith steers us towards a ... Show More
16m 28s
Jan 2025
Day 22: Lead Souls to Heaven
The Fatima Prayer, said at the end of each decade of the Rosary, was given to us in the Marian apparition at Fatima. Fr. Mark-Mary draws from Romans 8:28, balancing between gravitas and hope, explaining how we can reflect on both of these concepts as we pray the Rosary. Today’s f ... Show More
9m 13s
Aug 2019
The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
<p>On August 15, the Church celebrates the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Mother. She is the woman clothed with the sun, the moon is beneath her feet, and is crowned with twelve stars. We love her tenderly and through her actions she shows us what a life of faith look ... Show More
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