For those who might be interested, I was interviewed on Relevant Radio on Tuesday, October 29th on the subject of retreats and parish missions — why is it important for all of us to try to make a retreat or attend a parish mission from time-to-time. Here is a link to that interview: http://relevantradio.streamguys.us/IL%20Archive/IL20131029.mp3 And […]
Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” What does it mean to be poor in spirit? Our Lord is not speaking of those who suffer material poverty, but of those who are humble in heart and soul. And it isn’t enough that we are humble – St. John Chrysostom […]
Prayer, Virtue and Perseverance
“Ask, and you will receive, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you.” “We should consider most seriously and attentively what these words of the Lord may mean for us, for they warn that not the idle and feckless but those who ask, seek, and knock will receive, find, […]
In the Image of God
Scripture tells us that Our Lord Jesus Christ is “the image of the invisible God,” and that each of us is created in the image and likeness of God. So we can see our soul as an image of Christ, who is the Image, or Word, the perfect expression of the Father. The early Christian […]
Importance of the daily examination of conscience
In the “Office of Readings” of the Liturgy of the Hours, there are a couple readings from an obscure Greek abbot by the name of St. Dorotheus. He was the founding abbot of a monastery dedicated to the Holy Trinity, who lived in the 11th century. I would like to share a couple thoughts from […]
St. Joseph’s Day
Today, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of St. Joseph, and the installation of Pope Francis as the 266th Bishop of Rome. Happy Feast Day to all of us! St. Joseph is the Patron of the Universal Church, the Husband and Protector of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the Patron Saint of a happy death (since […]
Two interviews with Fr. Ben about our ministry
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: I have just posted links to two interviews that I have given recently that relate to our Confraternity, and to the topic of healing and holiness after abortion. You will find them on our “Links” on the right-hand column under the section entitled “Blogroll.” I hope that you will […]
A Blessed Christmas to all of you!
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Our Merciful Lord Jesus: I would like to wish each and every one of you a most holy and blessed Christmas. May the Infant Christ fill your hearts and souls with His Peace and His Joy. St. Bernard of Clairvaux has a homily [in the Liturgy of the Hours for […]
Viva Christo Rey!
“Viva Christo Rey!” — “Long Live Christ the King!” That was the cry of Blessed Miguel Pro and so many of our Catholic brothers and sisters in Mexico and in Spain during the persecutions of the Church in those countries in the 1920s and 1930s. After the recent elections in the United States, many of […]
Importance of “Lectio Divina”
I have visited some Catholic schools recently, and one of the major themes that I have been talking about with the children is the importance of “Lectio Divina,” or “Divine Reading.” It is a an ancient, and yet still very valuable, form of Christian meditation. At its essence, Lectio is a slow, prayerful reading of […]
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