A Treasure To Be Shared

Revelation 4:11 |  Worthy art thou, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for thou didst create all things, and by thy will they existed and were created. Why do we worship God? In a day and age when people seem perfectly content, even rabidly so, to worship themselves (and things less themselves) in an attempt to maximize control over their own lives and those of others, the question hardly seems relevant when people are so fixated on fleeting matters. Let's look at a couple of authors who dig into the issue of worship to enrich our understanding so as to be proactive in our daily journey, so that we might be better prepared to meet the temptations that may distract us from the One Who rescues us from darkness and Who offers us His very life. Excerpt from  The Theo-Centric Character of Catholic Liturgy by Raymond Leo Card. Burke. The Thomistic Institute, Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception, Dominican House of Studies, Thomistic Circle: “St....

James Tissot | Jesus Stilling The Tempest O ETERNAL and everliving God, Who doth cherish them that tread the path of humility and steadfast charity, we beseech Thee, grant unto us, who seek to serve Thee in the concord of Thy company, a measure of Thy saving wisdom, that we may be sustained in the true Faith; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee, Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Almighty God, loving Father, shield Thy humble servants from all manner of assault. Grant to us an abundance of Thy grace that we may confront each tribulation with valour and charity. May every thought be conformed to Thy sacred truth, and may our every action glorify Thy holy name. This we beseech Thee, most merciful Father, through Jesus Christ Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Almighty and everlasting God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who doth behold and know the very hearts of all men, grant unto Thy humble servant a mind both clear and steadfastly purposed towards Thee, that Thy divine intent may be made manifest for the salvation of souls; through the same Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

The Barque of St. Peter as a constellation. Coelum Stellatum Christianum (1627) by Julius Schiller [ Read Time: 7 minutes ] Most Anglicans and Catholics have little or no opinion about the Personal Ordinariate because Ordinariate communities exist off their radar. Similarly so, Eastern Rite Catholics are often a mystery to Latin Rite Catholics. People curious about the Ordinariate often learn about it through internet searches or word of mouth. Expanding access to diocesan information systems could help reach current and former Anglicans, Episcopalians, and those with Methodist backgrounds, for whom the Ordinariate is intended. Many cradle Catholics are discovering in the Ordinariates a Catholicism that is rich in wisdom, beautiful rituals, and devotions that accompany worshippers into a deeper communion with Jesus Christ and His Church. Sadly, from time to time, we in the Personal Ordinariates learn of accusations by diocesan priests and laity of sheep-stealing when dio...

Almighty and eternal God, our light and salvation, vouchsafe to grant unto us, poor sinners, the consolation of a certain knowledge of Thy love and protection; we humbly beseech Thee, grant this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Spes, Esperanza, Espoir, Speranza, Mieć nadzieję, Ελπίδα, Pag-asa, Надеяться, 希望, आशा, Tumaini The person who experiences consolation never gives up in the face of difficulties because he or she always experiences a peace that is stronger than any trial. | Pope Francis We cannot come to a conclusion about the state of our soul from its suffering or its rejoicing…Consolation indicates, certainly, that the soul has taken a step in the spiritual life, but desolation may be a sign that it is even nearer to the summit. | Jennie Ewing,  The Four Consolations of the Holy Spirit Hope is a lush garden wherein peace resides. Without the nurturing water of God's grace, the edges grow rigid and turn into a wall, casting shadows. The heart risks becoming hardened and lifeless, leaving one paralyzed and lost as negativity creeps in. Weeds of irrationality take over, choking the flowers. In a recent article, Jenny Ewing at Catholic Exchange (2SEPT2020) provides a brief but beautifu...