Catholic pilgrimage

Brothers & Sisters, to be a saint is something we need to always keep in mind, this is true ambition for us, no longer money or fame but holiness is our goal. Remember Satan is real and temptation is always close, be on guard against anger and hate. Let us pray from John XXIII and J.P.II "The saints were generous they readily and immediately corresponded with the grace which was never wanting and seized upon and brought into their lives every tittle of the truth. No delay. The one thing which guided them was- the will of God (hic et nunc). They proceeded with energy to root out all humanness and self from their lives and to replace the spirit of Jesus. And so they became dead to self.  They never acted on impulse always the used the cardinal virtue of prudence which resides in the intellect. Prayer and mortification were the weapons." 'Ad majorem Dei gloriam.' Diary.1941

“166.  Another aspect of catechesis which has developed in recent decades is mystagogic initiation. [128]  This basically has to do with two things: a progressive experience of formation involving the entire community and a renewed appreciation of the liturgical signs of Christian initiation. Many manuals and programmes have not yet taken sufficiently into account the need for a mystagogical renewal, one which would assume very different forms based on each educational community’s discernment. Catechesis is a proclamation of the word and is always centred on that word, yet it also demands a suitable environment and an attractive presentation, the use of eloquent symbols, insertion into a broader growth process and the integration of every dimension of the person within a communal journey of hearing and response.” Apostolic exhortation. Evangelii gaudium. of the holy Father Francis.

Brothers & Sisters today let us reflect on the creation. God created the dinosaurs. God is life, let us celebrate life and creation. "Evening came, and morning followed - the fourth day. 20 Then God said, "Let the water teem with an abundance of living creatures, and on the earth let birds fly beneath the dome of the sky." And so it happened: 21 God created the great sea monsters and all kinds of swimming creatures with which the water teems, and all kinds of winged birds. God saw how good it was, 22 and God blessed them, saying, "Be fertile, multiply, and fill the water of the seas; and let the birds multiply on the earth."  Fr Jim Norris diary. 1941.

Brothers & Sisters in today's reflection I want us to concentrate on our sins and how pleasing it is for God to hear our confession. Keep in mind our sins, especially the venial. God Bless you today. "I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance." Fr Norris diary. 1941.

3rd Sunday of Lent - 23 March, 2014

Brothers & Sisters Today I want us to think of the redemption, the day of justice. Let us examine our conscience and pray for God's grace. Do not worry about the world or other people. your relationship with God is important, think of kneeling before God. "Remember that we will not be the same after the redemption as before. Either better or worse. If we correspond with Gods grace we should be better. Refuse Him nothing. Do only His holy will. Remember prayer will be the thing that counts. Pray! " Fr Norris diary. 1941.