The Gospels show us how Our Lord touched the lives of his followers, including St. Mary Magdalene. In her acts of service toward Him, she unveils the pureness of her heart. Moreover, she serves as a model for us all through her great faith in Christ to forgive sins and offer the path of salvation.

In the contemporary world, there are innumerable obstacles placed before those who wish to have a genuine family. The father’s authority is routinely mocked and children are told they needn’t follow their parents’ directives. Yet we know the family is the foundation upon which society is built and that is why we must not relinquish to struggle to maintain its integrity today.

Without a true love for God and neighbor, our souls can become a den of thieves. This is best exhibited in the sins of the tongue, those acts of detraction and derision that we carry out against our neighbors. In destroying the good names of others due to an absence of charity, we risk destroying ourselves.

Those considering a vocation often struggle with whether their choice is the will of God. For we know that to act outside His will imposes serious obstacles for our salvation. This is why we must be cautious in discerning His will for us, never acting hastily or imprudently.

Children are a source of great joy. However, parents have to be prepared for trials and tribulations, not only for themselves but for their children. Part of properly educating children is to instruct them in the inevitable sorrows to come while instilling in them reliance on and love for God.

At times many of us struggle to pray. At others, we may feel like our prayer life just is not enough. But we can take heart in the truth that as Catholics, we have access to the liturgy, what Archbishop Lefebvre called the great prayer of the Church—for it is the prayer of Our Lord Jesus Christ

The Church emphasizes the importance of charity as the virtue that perfects us and unites all other virtues. Comparing a good person to a good knife, Father explains that fulfilling our purpose through charity is essential. Charity, unlike other virtues, directly connects us to God and must be the driving force behind our actions to truly lead a life of holiness.

“Thou has redeemed us with Thy blood O Lord, and made us a kingdom for our God.” Our Lord shed all His blood for us to show us His infinite love, from the Circumcision to the Crucifixion. God’s mercy is infinite and by His precious blood, He has washed away our sins.

Modesty in the broad sense concerns much more than how we dress or appear in public. Every aspect of how we carry ourselves is regulated by modesty. Modest persons do not seek to be the center of attention or exalt themselves, but rather they carry themselves with a quiet dignity.