Teachings

"MAKE IT A HABIT"

“Each Day we have thoughts on many subjects. Train yourself to make a small Examination of Conscience. Was I Kind? Considerate? Charitable? Understanding? Sensitive? Slightly Selfish? Inconsiderate? Unfair? Cold? Indifferent? Uncommunicative? Abrupt? Loyal? Helpful? Modest? Did I think about my Soul today? What did I think about? Do I prepare for Holy Mass in church or on the way there? Do I give thanks after Mass for the privilege of Mass and Holy Communion? Simple actions, practices, habits done with God and His Will in mind, make Great Saints. What a waste of life, time, energy and strength to not…

God, in His Infinite Mercy, Love and Hope for mankind, never takes mans will, nature, personality, hopes, dreams, intentions, or any portion of man that entitles man to the freedom of his will, his abilities and capabilities. Our happiness, our luck, our way of life is dependent upon our motivation, our own drive to accomplish, and our environment. Our will is our line of decision. We oftentimes reject what is good for us because we do not have the courage, or the desire to do what we find might be difficult, tiring, or will change our way of life. Gods…

"AS I LOOK AT ME, AS I LOOK AT MYSELF, WHAT DO I SEE?"

False piety? False humility? False justification of my way of life? Weak excuses? Weak behavior? Weak solutions? Strong ideals? Strong self-control? Strong moral values? Do I speak with a forked tongue? Do I cater to my own selfishness? Do I justify my immorality in the weaknesses of my mind, flesh, and actions? Do I concentrate on dominating the wills of other people? Do I regard immodesty as normal and acceptable? Do I have an obsession to have wild sex experiences, illicit or not? Do I ignore the trap sometimes set for me when others feed my ego or vanity? Do…

"DEFINE YOUR JUDGMENT, YOUR JUSTICE, YOUR VERDICT"

What we have been taught regarding our religion has been passed down through time, marked with the discrepancies, opinions, analyzation, personal perception, evaluations, biased ideals, interpretation, misinterpretation because of language differences, and judgments made to fit the circumstances of the times, plus the justice and decisions to comply with the authority in control of the order to be followed. Most Roman Catholics today are standing by, some terrified, some being terrorized by the impudence, dominance and irresponsibility being forced upon them by some men in Holy Mother Church who are standing behind the veil of authority. The more injustice, liberalism,…

"WHY SO FEW VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD"

There are fewer priests because of the lack of discipline in example and training being given to the young men aspiring to become priests. Instinctively, the young men are weighing the beauty of such service to God against the obvious increase in a lack of Holiness, a lack of self-discipline, a lack of strength in character; also, the shallow example of the present priests in all areas of the Priesthood. Youngsters do not admire nor do they feel drawn to confusion. They want to be able to see something extraordinary to strive for, and to partake in. They want to…

Respect for everything Holy Mother Church stands for and is, makes it difficult to not shout STOP at the justification in diminishing the Importance of the Sacraments in Holy Mother Church. HOLY COMMUNION 1. The lack of respect for the Importance of Holy Communion. 2. The lack of care taken in the process of Its distribution to the people. 3. The indifference to the care of the Chalice and all items connected to the Sacredness of Holy Communion. 4. The smugness and pride of lay individuals whose aggressiveness to handle this Special Gift of Gods, not to those who deserve…

"A RETREAT HAS PURPOSE"

It acts as a time to stop, think and put into effect a new strategy of thought, then action, then move on to a routine of more constructive intentions, plans and results. Resting ones body and mind does not always mean total quiet. A Spiritual Retreat is the pausing to reconfirm ones motives, intentions and goals. A Relaxed mind allows new ideas to enter into a mode for a more positive approach in concentrating on sound methods for Spiritual success. Reforming ones old habits can stimulate a new motivation to conquer weaknesses, and learning to face life in a realistic,…

"TIME - AGE - LOGIC"

Each year the physical growth of every human being forms and gives a new meaning to life. Childhood has wonder about all the learning process. Adolescence is a striving to conquer ones immaturity, rise above it, and depend upon the experiences of life to develop a rightful place in the family, among friends and socially. They are not always secure in this, but they never stop groping and hoping for that steady existence that growing up appears to have. Each year is lived one day at a time. Some are full, some are dull, some are filled with changes. The…

"EXAMINATION OF MY CONSCIENCE"

Examination of my Way of Life: Is it good for my Soul? Is it good for those who love me? Is it good example to others? Does it need small changes? Does it need a major change? Is it as well as I could do? Is it productive? Is it more than just existing? Is it fulfilling? How can I improve my Way of Life? In little ways? In bigger ways? In daily actions, thoughts, words and deeds? What do I emphasize in my habits? Do I look forward to positive actions, positive directions, positive hope, positive ethical goals? Just…

"WHAT EFFECTS DO OTHERS HAVE ON MY LIFE?"

Am I easily agreeable to be led into immorality when others are weak, aggressive, set me up for and in situations that are offensive to God? Do I recognize immediately or at least before I fall into the trap of temptation that my will has the right and the privilege to make the decision that circumstances, people, or situations call for at a given time?

"A LOOK IN THE MIRROR WON'T DO IT"

I must understand that I can change my faults, bad habits, insensitiveness, possessiveness, inconsiderateness, lack of understanding, selfishness, temper, anger, jealousy, ego, impure thoughts, fantasies that are unrealistic, my lack of self-control, my lack of self-discipline, unnecessary competitiveness, unkind criticisms, my greed, my lust for what pleases me, my indifference to others needs, my constant need to be the center of attention. How? First of all to recognize and then sincerely admit to myself that changes in my own personality and nature must be accepted by me. People can change, all it takes is an honest evaluation of ones own…

"SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT"

How come the words Saint and satan have the same amount of letters, sound a little alike when spoken, yet have such an extreme difference in meaning? Beware of which word you use to express your Goal, and be sure you are always aware that Sainthood is your Goal.

"EGO - EGOISM"

The failure to understand what ego and egoism means to ones own stability in life, maturity in life, is sad to watch, to listen to, and to live with. Ego, egoism is a weakness developed through, by, and because of the fear of insecurity. Sometimes people, who in reality suffer because of this major problem in their personality, their nature and their principles, drive people away from them, even though they have many other good qualities and virtues. To be egotistical cramps ones ability to be socially acceptable. Also, it makes relationships difficult because when someone is so full of…

"WHAT MATURITY SHOULD MEAN TO ME"

Maturity doesnt mean we have to have superhuman mental emotions, strength, no fears, no doubts, a surplus of understanding and several other superhuman attributes. Maturity means to stop being a child in the sense that you ignore one or more of your responsibilities, replacing them with determining what you want to do is more important than the needs of your spouse, or your responsibility for his or her peace of mind, respect for your spouses need to be treated equal in all matters. A man demonstrates maturity in his ability to treat others, male or female, with moral respect, not…

"HOW DO WE LEARN?"

By asking questions By observing By hearing By reading By becoming involved By studying By application By using our mind to exercise our mental abilities and capabilities to apply physically our talents and/or our retention to further what we have learned. All the mental and physical powers and abilities we have Come From God. Knowing this, we should do all we can to protect each of them with a constant awareness of how we must use all we have, all we are, and all we do, so in no way do we offend God for His Precious Gifts that give…

"IMMORALITY CAN NEVER BE JUSTIFIED"

It is sad to be put into a situation wherein someone we love, through their lack of moral conduct, actually forces us to ignore, condone, accept or even try to justify their disgraceful conduct because we find ourselves torn between reprimanding them, judging them according to what we sincerely know is not morally sound according to Gods Ten Commandments. What responsibility are we obligated to uphold in this situation? Forgiveness Perhaps. Ignore Situation Could be less nerve-wracking. Live with it Will moral conscience show and create an unhealthy relationship? Most of the time Sound Moral Example is really the only…

"I MUST HAVE"

Dignity, Respect, Honor, Solemnity, plus Innocence in my Faith in God, and the Realization of what such Faith gives to my whole existence, always remembering to hold above all things the need I have to communicate with God through private prayer, personal commitment to living a purer life, and always being the best example I can be, so God will be pleased with my intentions, actions, progress, and my understanding in how I intend to use each day to become a Saint. As I lay the groundwork, I must place each brick in place, so that the steps I build…

"WHY AM I A ROMAN CATHOLIC?"

Is it because it is a traditional religion in our family? At a certain age did I choose to be a Roman Catholic because I was drawn to it, and wanted to be a Roman Catholic? Did I accept it because it was to please my spouse? Did I see a special strength in what Roman Catholicism stood for and taught? Was I impressed with Roman Catholicism by the Roman Catholics I knew? Did the Priesthood show me a dignity, a Spiritual strength, a special form of understanding and believing in God, what He Intended our lives to be, and…

"FALSE PROPHETS - FALSE RELIGIOUS FANATICS"

False prophets, fanatics are like leeches, preying on the sick, on the desire of people to know more about God, people who desire to get closer to understanding more about God. It is nothing new to the world, but there have always been people who can be termed peddlers of religious beliefs, many posing as the ultimate authority on all sorts of theatrics, dramatizing emotionalism in Gods Name, actually to gain monies for themselves. So many people use God to cultivate their own importance in fabricating fantasies that convince so many people of their close connection to God, and how…

"MARRIAGE"

Many people never realize what marriage is all about. They make the commitment, seeing only a ceremony, and lack the understanding that this act of commitment is promising to another person a life of fidelity. Marriage should never be taken lightly and it should never be considered a burden. Marriage is a pledge, a promise to uphold together the dignity between a man and a woman, based on sound values, sound standards, and not just the willingness to live in a union of oneness, but to accept the responsibilities attached to this station of life. As caring for each other…