The Sacraments

The Sacraments On the Sacraments Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:52:28 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:52:28 +0000 Mother of God http://motheofgod.com/forums/the-sacraments.15/ "Can you not spend an hour with me?" - Jesus Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:19:52 +0000 http://motheofgod.com/threads/can-you-not-spend-an-hour-with-me-jesus.21598/ http://motheofgod.com/threads/can-you-not-spend-an-hour-with-me-jesus.21598/ invalid@example.com (childofdivinewill) childofdivinewill Twelve Reasons for Spending a Holy Hour Adoring Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament

1. You are greatly needed! “The Church and the world have a great need of Eucharistic Adoration.” (Pope John Paul II, Dominicae Cenae)

2. This is a personal invitation to you from Jesus. “Jesus waits for us in this Sacrament of Love.” (Pope John Paul II, Dominicae Canae)

3. Jesus is counting on you because the Eucharist is the center of life. “Every member of the Church must be vigilant in seeing that...

"Can you not spend an hour with me?" - Jesus]]> 10 The Importance of Holy Thursday and the Eucharist for Catholics Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:38:24 +0000 http://motheofgod.com/threads/the-importance-of-holy-thursday-and-the-eucharist-for-catholics.21605/ http://motheofgod.com/threads/the-importance-of-holy-thursday-and-the-eucharist-for-catholics.21605/ invalid@example.com (Mark Dohle) Mark Dohle View attachment 23997

The Importance of Holy Thursday and the Eucharist for Catholics

Holy Thursday draws us into the quiet, sacred heart of the Paschal Mystery. On this night, in the Upper Room, Jesus gives the Church the greatest gift of His love—the Eucharist. Everything about Holy Thursday invites us to pause, to listen more deeply, and to allow our hearts to be moved by the humility of Christ, who stoops low in...

The Importance of Holy Thursday and the Eucharist for Catholics]]> 2 Inspiring homilies Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:48:02 +0000 http://motheofgod.com/threads/inspiring-homilies.21588/ http://motheofgod.com/threads/inspiring-homilies.21588/ invalid@example.com (childofdivinewill) childofdivinewill
https://divinemercyplus.org/videos/holy-mass-live

Or watch just the homilies:

https://divinemercyplus.org/series/homilies-national-shrine

Or llsten to the podcasts:

https://divinemercyplus.org/podcast/homilies-national-shrine]]> The Veil Removed - Film Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:44:53 +0000 http://motheofgod.com/threads/the-veil-removed-film.16229/ http://motheofgod.com/threads/the-veil-removed-film.16229/ invalid@example.com (sparrow) sparrow
I just watched this, found it on MeWe.. tears.. :cry:

]]> 7 The Importance of Confession Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:23:45 +0000 http://motheofgod.com/threads/the-importance-of-confession.21545/ http://motheofgod.com/threads/the-importance-of-confession.21545/ invalid@example.com (Mark Dohle) Mark Dohle View attachment 23828

The Importance of Confession

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is one of the Church’s greatest gifts. It is where mercy meets human weakness, where Christ heals what we cannot heal, and where we learn that we are loved not because we are perfect, but because God is good.

Confession matters because:

1. Christ Himself instituted it.

After the Resurrection, Jesus breathed the Holy Spirit on the...

The Importance of Confession]]> 3 Dubia sent to Pope Leo Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:17:12 +0000 http://motheofgod.com/threads/dubia-sent-to-pope-leo.21423/ http://motheofgod.com/threads/dubia-sent-to-pope-leo.21423/ invalid@example.com (Agnes McAllister) Agnes McAllister https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/charlotte-priests-submit-dubia-to

I wasn't sure if someone mentioned this.
Thank God for good Priests.]]> 1 A funeral mass dilemma Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:52:55 +0000 http://motheofgod.com/threads/a-funeral-mass-dilemma.21394/ http://motheofgod.com/threads/a-funeral-mass-dilemma.21394/ invalid@example.com (soldier of christ) soldier of christ
A funeral mass dilemma]]> 13 The most amazing part of the Mass Sun, 14 Dec 2025 18:03:54 +0000 http://motheofgod.com/threads/the-most-amazing-part-of-the-mass.21374/ http://motheofgod.com/threads/the-most-amazing-part-of-the-mass.21374/ invalid@example.com (sparrow) sparrow _____________________
There is a moment in the Mass when heaven does something you never see…
because you’re too used to hearing the same words every Sunday.

A part of the Mass we treat as routine…
while angels cannot remain standing.

It happens right before the Consecration.

It’s the Sanctus - “Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of Hosts…”

What you whisper… angels shout

In Isaiah 6, the prophet sees...

The most amazing part of the Mass]]> 22 All vs Many Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:06:54 +0000 http://motheofgod.com/threads/all-vs-many.21327/ http://motheofgod.com/threads/all-vs-many.21327/ invalid@example.com (border collie) border collie 19 No meat Friday recipes Sun, 19 Oct 2025 22:51:48 +0000 http://motheofgod.com/threads/no-meat-friday-recipes.21309/ http://motheofgod.com/threads/no-meat-friday-recipes.21309/ invalid@example.com (Pax Prima) Pax Prima
Tonight I made meatless avocado egg boats and it was fantastic. Very simple, take a ripe avocado and cut it in half. Scoop a bit of the meat out and save it for later. Add a 1/2 tsp of butter to each side, add an egg, add shredded cheese then bake for 15-20 min at 240F....

No meat Friday recipes]]> 23 "The Lord of Poison" Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:45:19 +0000 http://motheofgod.com/threads/the-lord-of-poison.21302/ http://motheofgod.com/threads/the-lord-of-poison.21302/ invalid@example.com (Pax Prima) Pax Prima

I am not sure how many of you are familiar with this miracle/legend but it is quite popular in Mexico. I think many of you might appreciate it.

The legend of the color of the Lord of Poison
Don Fermín was a gentleman whose wealth could easily spare him the trouble of rising early every day. However, his devotion brought him to his feet every morning...

"The Lord of Poison"]]> 2 Feast of Corpus Christi Mon, 23 Jun 2025 16:12:42 +0000 http://motheofgod.com/threads/feast-of-corpus-christi.21124/ http://motheofgod.com/threads/feast-of-corpus-christi.21124/ invalid@example.com (Mario) Mario
When the sacrament is broken,
Doubt not, but believe ‘tis spoken,
That each sever’d outward token
doth the very whole contain.

Nought the precious gift divides,
Breaking but the sign betides
Jesus still the same abides,
still unbroken does remain.

May we all marvel...

Feast of Corpus Christi]]> 4 Reform of the reform has failed Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:40:54 +0000 http://motheofgod.com/threads/reform-of-the-reform-has-failed.21109/ http://motheofgod.com/threads/reform-of-the-reform-has-failed.21109/ invalid@example.com (garabandal) garabandal
Close the Workshop: Why the Old Mass Isn’t Broken and the New Mass Can’t Be Fixed (Angelico Press) by Peter Kwasniewski

]]> 1 Good Article on the Sacred Liturgy Grounded in History Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:44:04 +0000 http://motheofgod.com/threads/good-article-on-the-sacred-liturgy-grounded-in-history.20740/ http://motheofgod.com/threads/good-article-on-the-sacred-liturgy-grounded-in-history.20740/ invalid@example.com (Mario) Mario https://www.tfp.org/practicing-cath...s-about-receiving-the-eucharist/?PKG=TFPE3467

The above accents the role of the Priest acting in the Person of Christ and references the writings of Pius XII.

The priest alone is the Minister.]]> 4 A Guide to Confession Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:40:02 +0000 http://motheofgod.com/threads/a-guide-to-confession.20925/ http://motheofgod.com/threads/a-guide-to-confession.20925/ invalid@example.com (Tibbi) Tibbi It seems to me that such things should be included in parish bulletins - the link on the emailed bulletin, a "Google this" on the printed edition.
It is both catechesis plus a timely reminder for commited Catholics.
" Real Priest Answers Questions About confession"
]]> 4 The Original Novus Ordo Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:14:02 +0000 http://motheofgod.com/threads/the-original-novus-ordo.20799/ http://motheofgod.com/threads/the-original-novus-ordo.20799/ invalid@example.com (Mario) Mario

Lord have Mercy!]]> 2 are crucifixes with realistic wounds\blood disrespectful, or neccesary? Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:14:38 +0000 http://motheofgod.com/threads/are-crucifixes-with-realistic-wounds-blood-disrespectful-or-neccesary.20765/ http://motheofgod.com/threads/are-crucifixes-with-realistic-wounds-blood-disrespectful-or-neccesary.20765/ invalid@example.com (xsantiagox) xsantiagox images like this:

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I noticed how few of the churches I go to pay attention to this aspect, and also the modern-day precious blood devotion has the "agonizing crucifix" in the same style (it's not the pictured one, tho). Are...

are crucifixes with realistic wounds\blood disrespectful, or neccesary?]]> 10 The Precious Blood (God with us) Thu, 14 Nov 2024 02:54:26 +0000 http://motheofgod.com/threads/the-precious-blood-god-with-us.20748/ http://motheofgod.com/threads/the-precious-blood-god-with-us.20748/ invalid@example.com (Mark Dohle) Mark Dohle View attachment 21835

The Precious Blood
(God with us)

You are My beloved spouse of My Most Precious Blood. It is My Blood that refreshes the soul and brings forth new life in the Spirit. My little one, My Blood, poured out for mankind, has been trampled on. It has not been received as My gift of Myself to humanity. At every Mass, My Blood is present to you (pl.) to receive into your own hearts. This Blood is the power of My love for you (pl.). This Blood is...
The Precious Blood (God with us)]]> 1 Crystal Rosaries Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:24:39 +0000 http://motheofgod.com/threads/crystal-rosaries.20749/ http://motheofgod.com/threads/crystal-rosaries.20749/ invalid@example.com (padraig) padraig
https://spiritdaily.org/blog/apparitions/from-the-marines-to-making-rosaries

From the Marines to Making Rosaries

November 11, 2024 by sd

(Two stories from the archives; brothers are now deceased)

By Michael H. Brown

First story...

Crystal Rosaries]]> 4 Purgatory Sun, 08 Sep 2024 08:49:06 +0000 http://motheofgod.com/threads/purgatory.16589/ http://motheofgod.com/threads/purgatory.16589/ invalid@example.com (Te Deum) Te Deum

PURGATORY

https://perpetualmasses.org

‘It is...

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