5th Sunday of Easter – A - Second Reading - 1 Peter 2:4–9 – You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood. First Letter of Peter 2,4-9. Come to him, a living stone, rejected by human beings but chosen and precious in the sight of God, and, like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For it says in scripture: "Behold, I am laying a stone in Zion, a cornerstone, chosen and precious, and whoever believes in it shall not be put to shame." Therefore, its value is for you who have faith, but for those without faith: "The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone," and "A stone that will make people stumble, and a rock that will make them fall." They stumble by disobeying the word, as is their destiny. But you are "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own, so that you may announce the praises" of him who called you out of darkness …More
The Hidden Power Of Your Baptism Through baptism, Christians are transformed into a chosen race, a royal priesthood, and a holy nation, sharing in God’s nature and life. This profound dignity comes with the responsibility to live as God’s people, to announce His praises, and to live as light in the Lord. The Holy Trinity dwells within us in a state of grace, making us living stones built into a spiritual house. As baptized Christians, we are called to be priests, prophets, and kings, living out our faith in our daily lives. This means being a light in the darkness, exemplifying virtues like holiness, peace, and charity, and conforming ourselves to God’s will. Through prayer and discernment, we can discover our unique vocation and fulfill God’s purpose for us. Fr. Altier is a Priest at Holy Trinity Parish in South St. Paul: Home | Holy Trinity Parish You can also find Fr. Robert Altier’s homilies and talks on: catholicparents.org: Daily Homilies | Catholic Parents Online Rumble: …More
Caution: Prevost spreads his heresies. Prevost exploits the Catholic faith by injecting Marxist liberation theology in the guise of a prayer intention "You who sent us your beloved Son Jesus, broken bread for the life of the world, give us a new heart, hungry for justice and thirsty for fraternity. May no one be excluded from the common table, and may your Spirit teach us to see bread not as an object of consumption, but as a sign of communion and care." St. Ambrose: "Even heretics appear to possess Christ, for none of them denies the name of Christ. Still, anyone who does not confess everything that pertains to Christ does in fact deny Christ."
Remember, Catholic brothers, that the Church has decreed the specific prayer intentions for which we must—and are obliged to—pray whenever we pray for the intentions of the Roman Pontiff. We are not to pray for the personal whims of the apostate Robert Prevost, which evidently contradict the immutable intentions stipulated by Holy Mother Church. 1. The exaltation of the Church 2. The propagation of the faith. 3. The extirpation of heresy 4. The conversion of sinners 5. Concord among Christian rulers and leaders 6. All other goods of the Christian people.
Acts of the Apostles 6,1-7. As the number of disciples continued to grow, the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. So the Twelve called together the community of the disciples and said, "It is not right for us to neglect the word of God to serve at table. Brothers, select from among you seven reputable men, filled with the Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint to this task, whereas we shall devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word." The proposal was acceptable to the whole community, so they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and the holy Spirit, also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a convert to Judaism. They presented these men to the apostles who prayed and laid hands on them. The word of God continued to spread, and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly; even a large group of priests were becoming obedient to the faith. Psalms …More
Oh, Tom, I love this. It is so, so true. We could benefit, perhaps, in those hard moments by going into our rooms, closing the door, getting on our knees and begging Our Blessed Mother for the right things to say and to help us be the kind of Mother she is.
After destroying the town church, the Israeli occupation forces demolished the historic nun’s monastery and school in Yaroun, southern Lebanon despite the local Christians calls to preserve their heritage. Is this also an isolated incident?
Leo XIV’s October Bishops’ Meeting to Be Held Without Laity: Leo XIV’s October bishops’ meeting on Amoris Laetitia will receive organizational support from the Synod Secretariat led by pro-homosexual Cardinal Mario Grech. The Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life under pro-homosexual Cardinal Kevin Farrell is overseeing preparations. This is the first bishops' October meeting in years to be held without lay participants.
Adriana González on How to Heal the Divide: Practical Steps for Christian Unity "Unity isn't something we can fabricate; it's a work of the Spirit." Executive Producer Adriana Gonzalez joins us to discuss the powerful new documentary, "That They May Be One". What was in the heart of Jesus just moments before His arrest? In this inspiring interview, Adriana Gonzalez explores the "prayer closet" of the Gospel of John, where Christ prays four times for the unity of His followers. Discover how this film—featuring insights from Francis Chan and Neal Lozano—offers hope and practical solutions for healing the divisions within the Body of Christ. Adriana shares why true ecumenism begins with a "change of heart" and how a simple Pentecost Novena can break down the barriers that keep Christians apart. Key Highlights: -The "Prayer Closet" of Jesus: Understanding the deep emotional weight of John 17. -Francis Chan’s Insight: Why this moment in the Gospel is a unique genre of its own. -Practical …More
02.05.2026 CARD.FERNANDEZ REALLY WANTS THE SSPX, SBC, F.I TO BE IN SCHISM OR BE EXCOMMUNICATED : WITH VATICAN COUNCIL II IRRATIONAL HE MAKES TRADITION OBSOLETE A If LG 8,14,16 etc are invisible then Pope Leo and Cardinal Fernandez are in schism with Vatican Council II rational ( which they don’t accept) and the Athanasius Creed etc with no exceptions mentioned in Vatican Council II, which they also do not affirm. They are not Feeneyite on extra ecclesiam nulla salus, even though LG 8, 14 16 etc are not explicit exceptions for EENS etc. B If LG 8, 14, 16 etc are physically invisible cases in 2026 then Bishop Bernard Fellay and Fr. Davide Pagliarani are in schism with Vatican Council II , irrational, which they do not accept and they are in schism also with the Athanasius Creed , which has exceptions for them. They are not Feeneyite on EENS, like the Council of Florence 1442, which did not mention any exceptions. Vatican Council II has exceptions for the Creeds for the SSPX …More
May 3 - James the Lesser (Feast) & Philip the Apostle (Feast) James, Son of Alphaeus: We know nothing of this man except his name, and, of course, the fact that Jesus chose him to be one of the 12 pillars of the New Israel, his Church. He is not the James of Acts, son of Clopas, “brother” of Jesus and later bishop of Jerusalem and the traditional author of the Letter of James. James, son of Alphaeus, is also known as James the Lesser to avoid confusing him with James the son of Zebedee, also an apostle and known as James the Greater. Philip: Philip came from the same town as Peter and Andrew, Bethsaida in Galilee. Jesus called him directly, whereupon he sought out Nathanael and told him of the “one about whom Moses wrote” (Jn 1:45). Like the other apostles, Philip took a long time coming to realize who Jesus was. On one occasion, when Jesus saw the great multitude following him and wanted to give them food, he asked Philip where they should buy bread for the people to eat. Saint John …More
Sts. Philip and James-May 3 apostleshipof prayer Sts. Philip and James May 3
1) YHWH (Yahweh) - “I Am who I Am”, (He who is self-existent) Exodus 3,14 : Malachi 3,6. 2) Yahweh Sabaoth (The Lord of Hosts) 1 Samuel 1:3; 1 Samuel 17:45; Psalm 46:7-8; Malachi 1:10–14 3) Yahweh Rapha (The Lord heals) Psalm 103:3; Psalm 147:3; 1 Peter 2:24 4) Yahweh Mekaddesh (The Lord who sanctifies) Exodus 31:12-13 - Hebrews 13:12 - 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 5) Yahweh Yireh (God provides) Genesis 22:13-14; Psalm 23 6) Yahweh Nissi (The Lord is my banner) Exodus 17:15–16 7) Yahweh Shalom (The Lord is Peace) Judges 6:22-24 8) Yahweh Shammah (The Lord is there) Ezekiel 48:35 9) Elohim (God Almighty Creator) Génesis 1:1-3; Deuteronomio 10:17. 10) Adonai (My Lord) Isaiah 40:3–5; Ezekiel 16:8; Habakkuk 3:19 11) Yahweh Tsidkenu (The Lord is our righteousness) Jeremiah 23:5-6; 33:16; Ezekiel 36:25-27 12) El Shaddai - Almighty (The All-Sufficient One) Genesis 17:1; 35:11; 48:3; 49:25, 35:11 13) El-Olam - Eternal God (Eternal God) Genesis 21:33, Isaiah 40:28, Psalm 90:2 14) El Elyon (God Most …More