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  Way back in the 1960’s when I was a priest of the Archdiocese of Miami I would frequently go fishing with a friend in the Gulf Stream off of Miami Beach. We would fish for dolphinfish aka mahi mahi … Continue reading →

The Resurrection by El Greco HOMILY FOR THE SOLEMNITY EASTER 16 APRIL 17 BISHOP RENE HENRY GRACIDA O God, who on this day, through your Only Begotten Son, have conquered death and unlocked for us the path to eternity, grant, … Continue reading →

  CATHOLIC LIFE FEATURED Good Friday Catholicism Steve Skojec April 14, 2017 6 OnePeterFive  The sky was overcast, steel-gray clouds admitting only a few rays of light as I ascended the hill. It looked like rain, but none had yet broken loose. … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Host in Argentina that is being investigated as possibly being a miraculous manifestation and confirmation of the presence of Jesus Christ’s body and blood. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ {There have been an increasing number of instances around the world in … Continue reading →

BISHOP MORLINO CALLS FOR ALL TO RECEIVE COMMUNION ON TONGUE WHILE KNEELING Fr Richard Heilman http://cvote.it/2o8zCUL April 12, 2017 For I have learnt for a fact that nothing so effectively obtains, retains and regains grace, as that we should always … Continue reading →

  WHAT IS LOVE?  HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO LOVE GOD WHO IS PURE SPIRIT WHILE OUR SPIRIT IS DOMINATED AT TIMES BY OUR CARNAL NATURE? This is not an essay. This is not an organized investigation of a subject. Then … Continue reading →

 www.youtube.com/watch?v=82BCHi7GqOo If you can understand what is happening in each of the paintings it shows that either you have been paying attention to the readings at Mass or you have been reading the bible, or both. If you do not … Continue reading →

Each year it has been my custom to withdraw from the world and its madness during Holy Week by engaging in a quasi retreat, i.e., by turning off my cellphone, my television and by greatly restricting the use of my computer. … Continue reading →

HOMILY FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT Cycle A Bishop Rene Henry Gracida By your help, we beseech you Lord our God,may we walk eagerly in  that same charity with which, out of love for the world, your Son handed … Continue reading →