Ad Jesum per Mariam

Brief Overview: Part I of IV: This multi-part symposium explores the theme of Mary, The Cause of Our Joy! The conference focuses on three key facets. Firstly, the conference explores the profound reasons behind Mary’s role as the Cause of Our Joy. Secondly, the audio examines the historical significance of Mary as the originator of a pivotal event from many years past—the birth of Jesus. However,...

Part II of IV: Mary, The Cause of OUR Joy! The Lord Tells Us: You Will Know Your Joy, When You Know THE WOMAN. NOS CUM PROLE PIA BENEDICAT VIRGO MARIA (May the Virgin Mary bless us with her loving child) The opening portion of this conference explains the history and meaning of this Latin phrase. A phrase that was also important to St. Louis de Montfort. During the initial conference, a considerab...

Part III of IV: Mary, The Cause of Our Joy! What Is Heaven’s Name for Mary? Hail, Full of Grace! The Cause of OUR JOY. Let’s linger with these words, OUR JOY. In the first conference, the meaning of these words was covered. But the term is more inclusive. When we meditate on the words, OUR Joy, we must also consider the joy of Our Lord. There is something we must linger with . . . Our Lady is the...

Part IV of IV: Mary, Cause of Our Joy Our Lady in Heaven, Adorned with Grace, Intercedes for Us: The Cause of Our Joy The preceding conferences examine the various facets of the theme: “Mary, The Cause of Our Joy!” However, there exists even more depth to explore, which is truly marvelous, considering the apparent simplicity of the title. An ancient depiction of Our Lady, often overlooked, bears a...

The Significance and Dignity of Nathaniel – One of the Twelve Apostles The Gospel recounts how Nathaniel was called by Jesus. The Homily explains Nathaniel and the Apostle Bartholomew are one in the same person. Why two names? Listen more to the Homily to understand why! Nathaniel is very significant, though in today’s age many know very little about him. The most important thing to know about Nat...

Peter is the Rock Jesus Builds His Church Upon! What Does That Imply For Us? In today’s Gospel, we witness a pivotal moment . . . . . . where Jesus designates Simon Peter as the cornerstone upon which He intends to build His Church. Matthew 16:18 becomes a cornerstone passage that elucidates the foundation of the apostolic mission of the Church. With the words, “And I tell you, you are Peter, and...

The Calling of St. Peter: Jesus Calls Us to Follow Him This presentation took place following a three-day conference, just as the attendees were preparing to participate in a Blessed Sacrament Procession. The discourse commences by highlighting how the Lord, on three separate occasions, beckoned Peter with the words “Follow Me.” The First Calling The initial summons to Peter occurred after an enti...

Commemorating the Miracle of the Snows Today, the Church honors the Dedication of the Basilica of Mary Major in Rome. According to tradition, during the middle of Summer, Mary miraculously outlined the location of the Church in Rome by causing it to snow. Hear about this miracle and what it is that we actually celebrate on this Feast Day. Listen to this Meditation Media.

Unveiling the Hidden Blessings: Celebrating Joachim and Anne – The Holy Parents of Mary Today, the Church commemorates a significant privilege, though historically it has often had not been paid much attention. When we reflect upon the prominent figures of Israel, names like Abraham, Jacob, David, Solomon, and Moses naturally come to mind, while Joachim and Anne are curiously omitted. Yet, within...

How Does Jesus’ Description of Heaven Impact Our Own Spirituality? Do you grasp the profound parables that Jesus shares with us in the Gospel? There are three parables through which Jesus paints a vivid picture of Heaven. He poses this question to His disciples, seeking to know if they comprehend these teachings. Their response was prompt, but let’s pause and reflect: do we, too, truly understand...

During a Recent Mass for Special Needs, We Hear the Gospel of Jesus Calling Out a Name. Hear Why That Is Important to All of Us! In today’s gathering, we begin with some opening remarks before delving into the Gospel, which recounts the story of a thirsty Mary Magdalene. It’s intriguing how the Gospel sheds light on Mary’s yearning heart and her intense thirst for Our Lord. Typically, we don’t ass...

Why was Mary Magdalene Chosen by the Lord to be the Apostle to the Apostles? The Church places a significant emphasis on celebrating the life and example of St. Mary Magdalene. She holds a unique role as the first to proclaim the Resurrection of the Lord even before the Apostles, making her the “Apostle to the Apostles,” a title given to her by the early Church fathers. Mary Magdalene was not sent...

The Followers of Jesus Are Distinguished By Their Hearts The scriptures convey a twofold meaning in today’s context, and it is crucial to grasp this idea to fully comprehend the Gospel. In today’s Gospel, we encounter the parable of the Sower, who sows seeds in various types of soil: shallow, rocky, weedy, and fertile. However, there is a second, less apparent type of sowing discussed by the Lord...

The Lord Tells Us Who We Really Are! The Lord Tells Us . . . Today’s Homily revolves around Moses, emphasizing the significance of understanding how scripture begins. In the first reading (not included in this audio), we learn that Moses is married to the daughter of a priest, and at this point, he is not actively seeking God. Instead, he is devoted to taking care of his family and tending to his...

At Least I Am Not As Bad As That Town! Jesus Takes That Comparison Away from Us! Today, we are urged to focus our attention on the Gospel, despite its challenging words. The Lord reproves those who should know Him best, a message that applies to us as well. Within the Gospel, the Lord criticizes the towns where He spent a significant amount of time and where remarkable events and healings occurred...

I Am, Who Am! What is God Telling Us When He Tells Moses His Name? In the first reading (not included within this audio), we experience the profound encounter between Moses and God at the burning bush. Moses has been chosen for a mission to free his people in Egypt, but he is unsure about how to refer to God when he speaks to the Hebrews and Egyptians. Surprisingly, despite the Hebrews’ long histo...

Unveiling the True Essence of the Sabbath: Jesus’ Message for Our Spiritual Journey When one attentively studies the scriptures, they encounter two distinct yet complementary statements about the origin and significance of the Sabbath. The homily delves into the concept of resting on the seventh day, as God did after completing creation, signifying a rest from the goodness of the work accomplished...

The Lord Invites His Disciples to a Stormy Place To Teach Us All Something Today is a day that we give thanks. Today is a day of gratitude. On this day, we not only pray for our country but also express gratitude to God for it. This context is crucial as it sets the stage for today’s readings and scriptures. We give thanks for what has been accomplished and pray for what is yet to be achieved. God...

Jacob’s Blessing, Montfort Tells Us, Parallels Our Devotion to Our Blessed Mother In the first reading (not included within this audio), we hear about brothers Esau and Jacob. These brothers are the children of Isaac, the son of Abraham. In the Homily we hear more about Esau, who loved hunting. We also hear about his character. One of his characteristics was he was not always pleasing to his mothe...

Jesus Tells Us: Have a Humble Heart In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us to have a humble heart. In the reading and in the Gospel, God teaches us about humility. Jesus humbled Himself so that we may be raised up as sons and daughters of God. Jesus wants us also to be humble. Hear more within the Homily. He also teaches us a lesson. In the Gospel, Jesus talks about revealing the secrets of Heaven to t...

Do Not Let Your Left Hand Know What Your Right Hand is Doing! Jesus Teaches Us a Lesson! In today’s Gospel Jesus tells us how to be charitable, how to pray and how to fast. Those that do it for show or for the benefits of making themselves known, they have already received their rewards. Listen to the words Jesus tells us within this Homily! Jesus insists on reality. But the heart of man loves app...

Sharing in the Life of Jesus: What Does That Actually Mean and Why is it So Great? The fundamental essence of the Christian life revolves around participating in the life of Jesus Christ. This profound gift is bestowed upon us through Holy Baptism, wherein we not only become members of the Church but also have our sins washed away. Describing these two truths as merely “simple” might seem peculiar...

Jeremiah and Our Lady Offer Models in Faith: Do Not Be Afraid In today’s Gospel, we are presented with the Lord sending out his disciples and Apostles to proclaim the Word. The Lord warns them about the challenges they will face, including persecution. Let us pay attention to the instructions the Lord gives to the Apostles in this Homily. The first reading, which is not included in this audio, foc...

The Power of Hospitality Helps Reveal the Will of God for St. Anthony Today, the Church commemorates the feast of St. Anthony, originally named Ferdinand. Ferdinand embarked on his religious journey as a member of the Augustinian community in Portugal. Hear about the pleasant distraction presented to Ferdinand within the Homily. Learn about the Lord’s call to Ferdinand’s heart in seeking out the t...

God’s Decision For You! The Homily commences by delving into St. Paul’s teachings regarding God’s Decision For You! Understand this as the Homily unravels this subject. The Homily was delivered on Father’s Day. Distinguished fathers share a common trait – they also make a decision. Discover more within the Homily. Lastly, a Blessing is bestowed upon St. Joseph, the Patron of the Church and the Pat...