Happy Lord's Day!

Today is the First Sunday of Advent. The reading used for this reflection is from the Novus Ordo and is the Gospel according to St. Matthew 24:37-44.

In today’s reflection, we focus on the return of Christ at the consummation of the world. Also, the heresy of the pre-tribulation rapture is addressed. The title of this reflection might throw you off, but it is for to catch the attention of individuals who need to know the truth about the so-called rapture doctrine.

As addressed in this reflection, this will be my last one until Christmas Day. I hope that God grants you a gracious and blessed Advent as we prepare for the Octave of Christmas!

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Happy Lord's Day!

Today is the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the Gospel according to St. Luke 23:35-43.

In today’s reflection, the thieves on the Cross are looked back too and the salvation power of the Cross is proclaimed!

Christ is King!

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Happy Lord’s Day!

Today is the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the First Epistle to the Corinthians 3:9-11, 16-17 6:3-9.

In today’s reflection, the Lateran Basilica and the Church’s one foundation is examined.

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Happy Lord’s Day!

Today is the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed or commonly called All Souls’ Day for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the Epistle to the Romans 6:3-9.

In today’s reflection, the baptism of a person which transforms them into a Christian through a new birth in Christ is examined. Through this new birth, we receive a newness of life. A life which ultimately will lead the baptized to their eternal reward in Heaven with our Lord and Saviour forevermore.

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Happy Lord's Day!

Today is the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the Gospel according to St. Luke 18:9-14.

In today’s reflection, the parable of the tax collector and the Pharisee is examined. One had humility and one had pride. One left justified and the other left unjustified.

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Happy Lord's Day!

Today is the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time for the Novus Ordo Mass. The reading is from the Second Epistle to Timothy 3:14-4:2.

In today’s reflection, 2 Timothy 3:16-17 is given a closer look as the topics of Sola Scriptura (Scripture/Bible Alone) and a defense of Biblical Inerrancy is laid down.

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Happy Lord’s Day!

Today is the Twenty-Eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time for the Novus Ordo Mass.

The reading is from the Gospel according to St. Luke 17:11-19.

The reading this Sunday speaks ten lepers who were healed of leprosy and one who turned back.

In this lesson, it is discussed of how we should be like the one leper who turned back to give thanks to Christ after Christ had healed him of his disease.

If you'd like to hear more, then give this episode a listen!

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This is the final lesson in the Superiority of Christ (SoC) sermon given by St. Paul in his letter to the Hebrews.

This sermon of St. Paul’s spans 10 chapters. In this episode I will be dissecting the eighth and final lesson from St. Paul’s sermon and preaching upon the topic.

If you would like to follow along in your Bible, you can find it in Hebrews 10:1-18. This begins our next lesson of Christ being the Superior Sacrifice. In this lesson we discuss the perfect sacrifice that brought complete forgiveness of sins and ended the need of sacrifice after sacrifice. There is once a time for sacrifice after sacrifice, but because of Christ’s superior sacrifice there is no longer any need for endless sacrifices.

This lesson begins the break that will be taken for the next month or two. If you would like to follow another podcast that I’ve created and will be using, you can find me at “Let’s Read the Bible with Lawrence Westfall.” If you would like to learn more about the Catholic faith, especially on a series about the sacraments, you can find that on another podcast of mine titled, “Answering Catholicism with Lawrence the Zealot.” Thanks be to God that you have embraced His Word and the teachings shared by a layperson. I have strived to uphold the Catholic faith unaltered and share it with you. Thanks for your interest in the Catholic faith, your prayers, and your support. Please know of my prayers for you.

When I return, the lessons shall return to be focused on the Sunday readings from the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass - Novus Ordo Mass readings, Tridentine Mass Readings, and if possible, readings from the Divine Liturgy.

May Jesus Christ bless and keep you!

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In the next few lessons of this podcast, we will be taking a look at the Superiority of Christ sermon given by St. Paul in his letter to the Hebrews.

This sermon of St. Paul’s spans 10 chapters. In this episode I will be dissecting the seventh lesson from St. Paul’s sermon and preaching upon the topic.

If you would like to follow along in your Bible, you can find it in Hebrews 9:1-28. This begins our next lesson of Christ being the Minister in a Superior Tabernacle. In this lesson we discuss the tabernacle not made for endless sacrifices, but the tabernacle where the ultimate sacrifice was made for mankind by God the Son, our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in the presence of God the Father.

May Jesus Christ bless and keep you!

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Our nation this week dealt with a political assassination, a school shooting, and the Anniversary of 9/11. It seems that every passing hour of this week has been a constant heartbreak as the forces of evil seem like they are winning.

Yet we must not forget that there is a remedy in this hour of darkness. The remedy is found in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Where He is, darkness turns into light, death turns into life, and defeat turns into victory.

In Christ is our victory found and He is the remedy to a nation that is sick to its core.

Pray for those who are the victims of gun violence, pray for their families, and pray that the loving Father of the universe will heal the wounds of a broken nation.

"Evil may have its hour, but God will have His day.” - Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

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