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We are right to unite ourselves with Christ's self-offering in the Mass, but we give God the Father further glory if we pause in private prayer, throughout the day, to renew our self-offering. In that way we honour God and draw grace upon ourselves and the Church, and we can be certain that Christ is with us at every step of the way.
Christ reaches out to embrace us in just the manner shown out in many Christian images.
Jesus Christ is revealed to us through His holy Word, whenever we read the Scriptures or hear them proclaimed at Mass. Through Him we come to know the Father.
Jesus Christ is revealed to us through His holy Word, whenever we read the Scriptures or hear them proclaimed at Mass. Through Him we come to know the Father.
Jesus Christ is revealed to us through His holy Word, whenever we read the Scriptures or hear them proclaimed at Mass. Through Him we come to know the Father.
Christ is Really Present at the Consecration, here before us in glory: the same Divine glory which He had revealed to His special friends at the Transfiguration, on the mountain, in His earthly lifetime.
Christ's Precious Blood once poured from His Body on the Cross; and that Sacrifice is re-presented in the Mass today, in a sacramental manner, as we pray for our sins to be forgiven.
In Westminster Cathedral, and in every Catholic church, the Sacrifice of Calvary is re-presented for our salvation at the Mass
As we enter the church, Christ greets us from the tabernacle. He delights especially when we love and honour His Mother on her feast days.
Though it is right that we travel to Lourdes to pray in the Grotto, and to other shrines, Christ invites us to make a 'grotto' of our own heart, where we can meet Our Lady and confide in her, who is at all times close to God Who dwells within us.
Whenever we pray in the name of Jesus, even in darkness or loneliness, we share in the life of the whole company of Heaven.
To follow Christ is to climb the 'Holy Mountain' of sanctity described in the Scriptures
Just as Our Blessed Lady persevered in hope, in the worst of all times, when her beloved son was dead, so must we all persevere in trust in God, even when our lives seem to be heading for disaster.
Christ loves to be with us in Holy Communion, but so few of us greet Him, love Him, or offer to serve Him; many merely stare around, waiting for 'something to happen' in their souls, without any effort or commitment.
Christ loves to be with us in Holy Communion, but so few of us greet Him, love Him, or offer to serve Him; many merely stare around, waiting for 'something to happen' in their souls, without any effort or commitment.
Christ wants us to know that we never suffer alone. He knows and sees our every pain and heartache. He invites us to bring everything to Him in prayer, and to find rest in His presence.
Christ and all the saints rejoice with us at special occasions, for example, when we celebrate a birthday.
Everyone alive is loved by Christ our God. Yet when we are reconciled to Him through sacramental confession, and renewed in love and joy, we are wrapped in His love as His own brothers or sisters or children.
Everyone alive is loved by Christ our God. Yet when we are reconciled to Him through sacramental confession, and renewed in love and joy, we are wrapped in His love as His own brothers or sisters or children.
A person who is cured of smallpox is fervent and joyful as he explains his cure; and so it is when people have their sins forgiven, and are grateful. They are the most fervent in speaking to others about Christ their Saviour.
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