The invocation “House of Gold” (Latin, Domus Aurea) of the Litany of Loreto, which we shall discuss today, being the thirtieth day of our devotion...
Category - Weekday Homilies/ Reflections
MAY DEVOTION: UNDERSTANDING THE MARIAN TITLES IN THE LITANY OF LORETO – DAY 29: “TOWER OF IVORY” (TURRIS EBURNEA)
I want to believe that at this point, calling the Blessed Virgin Mary a “Tower” is not a ‘difficult riddle’ to grapple with after reading...
REFLECTION/HOMILY FOR FRIDAY OF THE SEVENTH WEEK OF EASTER
First Reading: Acts 25:13-21 Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 102(103):1-2,11-12,19-20 Gospel Reading: John 21:15-19 ____________________________________...
MAY DEVOTION: UNDERSTANDING THE MARIAN TITLES IN THE LITANY OF LORETO – DAY 28: “TOWER OF DAVID” (TURRIS DAVIDICA)
As we journey through the Litany of Loreto, we find out that each invocation hides in its metaphors one of Mary’s virtues. We repeat these...
REFLECTION/HOMILY FOR THURSDAY OF THE SEVENTH WEEK OF EASTER
First Reading: Acts 22:30,23:6-11 Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 15(16):1-2,5,7-11 Gospel Reading: John 17:20-26 ____________________________________...
MAY DEVOTION: UNDERSTANDING THE MARIAN TITLES IN THE LITANY OF LORETO – DAY 27: “MYSTICAL ROSE” (ROSA MYSTICA)
Having successfully reflected on the Marian titles that denote Our Lady as “Vessel,” today being the twenty-seventh day of our May Devotion, we...
REFLEXÃO/HOMILIA PARA QUARTA-FEIRA DA SÉTIMA SEMANA DA PÁSCOA
1ª Leitura – At 20,28-38 Salmo – Sl 67, 29-30. 33-35a. 35b-36c (R. 33a) Evangelho – Jo 17,11b-19...
REFLECTION FOR WEDNESDAY OF THE SEVENTH WEEK OF EASTER
First Reading: Acts 20:28-38 Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 67(68):29-30,33-36 Gospel Reading: John 17:11-19 ____________________________________ MAY THE...
MAY DEVOTION: UNDERSTANDING THE MARIAN TITLES IN THE LITANY OF LORETO – DAY 26: “SINGULAR VESSEL OF DEVOTION” (VAS INSIGNE DEVOTIONIS)
As stated two days ago, carefully following the invocations of the Litany of Loreto, we realize that three times it receives the title of...
MAY DEVOTION: UNDERSTANDING THE MARIAN TITLES IN THE LITANY OF LORETO – DAY 25: “VESSEL OF HONOUR” (VAS HONORABILE)
After invoking the Blessed Virgin Mary as “Spiritual vessel”, the Litany calls her “Vessel of Honour” (Latin, Vas honorabile)...