The Most Holy Trinity is the source of all being and the exemplar of all creation. Of all God's creatures, man and woman most resemble the Trinity. Only man and woman is capable of rational thought. Only man and woman can "know" and "love." Only man and woman were given the the commandment to have "dominion" over all creation. But when we forget where we came from and in whose image we were made, dominion leads to abuse. Racism is the fruit of a people who have forgotten their Creator. But there is a solution...

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Divine union is not something relegated to just the canonized saints. Every baptized and confirmed Catholic can achieve union with God. But there are 3 things we must do to experience this union. The question is, "do you desire it?"

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Isn't it interesting that the prevailing emotions on Resurrection Sunday (the day in which Jesus conquered the grave) were fear, anxiety and doubt while the same people were filled with JOY when Jesus ascended to heaven? What changed in the Apostles during those 40 days? The answer to this question is key for all of us right now...

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What does the Sacred Chrism (used at your confirmation) have to do with battle? Why does the Church insist that you be confirmed before you get married? What is the difference between Confirmation and baptism? Is Confirmation talked about in sacred scripture? All of these questions (and more) are answered in today's homily.

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"I am the Way, the Truth and the LIFE," said Jesus. Jesus gives Himself fully to man in the Catholic Church. This is the WAY in which He chooses to be present in our lives. Catholics who attend Mass often (and experience His LIFE) are less likely to take their lives than any one else! I want everyone to become Catholic! I want everyone to experience happiness. I want everyone to experience the fullness of LIFE!

Here is a link to an article about the study I refer to in my homily: https://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-church-attendance-suicide-20160629-snap-story.html

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The true story of Emmaus makes something very clear: to understand sacred scripture, you must have the Eucharist. Jesus is the LIGHT of the world. The Eucharist is Jesus. Therefore the Eucharist is the Light of the World. It is this Eucharistic LIGHT that illumines the meaning of sacred scripture. This is just one more reason why everyone should be Catholic. 

On her deathbed, St. Bakhita said this:

“I’m going slowly, slowly towards eternity. ... I’m going with two suitcases: one contains my sins and the other, which is much heavier, contains the infinite merits of Jesus Christ. When I appear before the judgment seat of God, I will cover my ugly suitcase with the merits of Jesus and Our Lady and I will say to our eternal Father: “Now judge what you see.” Oh, I’m sure I won’t be sent away! Then I’ll turn toward St. Peter and I’ll say to him: “Close the door because I’m staying here.” 

This is the message of Divine Mercy. Do you have the second suitcase? Here's how to get it...

Of all the Easters in our country's history, never has focusing on these two things been more necessary. Easter is NOT dead in our country. It is alive and well. And you MUST play a role to dispel the darkness in our country. Here's how...

Jesus thirsted for you by name on the cross. And did you know that his "thirst" fulfilled this 1,000 year old Messianic prophecy:

“Parched is my throat like clay in the baking, and my tongue sticks fast in my mouth… I look round for pity, where pity is none, for comfort, where there is no comfort to be found. They gave me gall to eat, and when I was thirsty they gave me vinegar to drink.”

How can anyone study all of this and not believe? Our faith is amazing!

There is only one way to be "marked" with the Blood of the Lamb. Anyone who is, will never die. This is why everyone should become Catholic--especially in a time of pandemic.