That We May Imitate What We Worship

The Handmaid of the Lord

In these last days of the Advent season we have a whole succession of astonishing conversations to help us prepare for Christmas: the angel speaking to Joseph in his dream; another angel speaking to Manoah’s wife about the birth of Samson; the Archangel Gabriel appearing to Zachary in the temple to announce the birth of John the Baptist; and then, of course, the same great Archangel appearing to Our Lady in today’s recounting of the Annunciation.

Lend Me Your Heart

Bernal Díaz was a conquistador in the company of the great Hernán Cortés, who wrote his eyewitness yet famously objective account of what it was exactly they saw and experienced as the relatively small group of Spaniard soldiers and adventurers made their 1519 trek from Vera Cruz inland to what we now call Mexico City.

Four Weeks to Go Looking for the Savior of the World

“To You Lord I have lifted up my soul…”. These words, which we prayed in today’s Introit, and which start us off on this Season of Advent—the immediate preparation for Christmas—have a touch of “holy irony” about them, an irony which will be completely manifest on Christmas Morning.

Novena for a Happy & Faithful Marriage

St Josemaria Escriva (1902-1975), priest and founder of Opus Dei, believed that “those who are called to the married state will, with the grace of God, find within their state everything they need to be holy, to identify themselves each day more with Jesus Christ, and to lead those with whom they live to God.”

Novena to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary

We will be meditating on the fifteen promises given to St. Dominic and Blessed Alan de la Roche by Our Lady – fifteen promises to those who pray the most holy Rosary.

The Saint Augustine Novena

We invite you to join us in this novena, reflecting upon the influence of one of the greatest saints in the Western Church, St. Augustine, Bishop and Doctor. During these days, different priests from St. Michael’s Abbey will be sharing their reflections.

Novena of Surrender to Jesus

This novena reminds us of our need to trust in the love and grace of our Lord.

Behold the Lamb of God

It is Jesus Himself who focuses our attention on St. John the Baptist, and on his role as prophet of the Most High. St. John represents a very important milestone in fulfilling the divine plan in the Old Testament tradition. As in the lives of Noah, David, Moses, and Elijah, with John it is clear that God takes the initiative, choosing the specific individuals He uses to speak to His chosen people.

Dominica I Adventus

We are told, both by St. Paul in Romans and by Christ Himself in the Gospel reading, to stay awake and be vigilant. This injunction merits close attention, because a misinterpretation could set us on the wrong path and discourage us, or worse.

The Most Important Work a Priest Does

The Handmaid of the Lord

“I am the LORD, your God who grasp your right hand…Fear not, I will help you.”

The Glory of St. Joseph

It is hard to think of a more delightful occupation than to converse about the glories of St. Joseph. No doubt it is a constant topic of conversation among the inhabitants of heaven.