Bishop Strickland...

One of the "good ones" that is out there speaking the Truth!
Tweeting the truth and articles that need to be shared!!!
If you are on Twitter...Follow @Bishopoftyler (Bishop J. Strickland)

What is truth? (Quid est Veritas?)

Question asked by Pilate to Jesus Christ...

The perfect answer...by the perfect man, Jesus Christ:

"I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. (John 14:6)

Quid est Veritas? Article HERE

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Also...this timely and needed article by Msgr. Charles Pope
"True Reform Will Come ~ If You and I Remain Steadfast" ~ HERE

A KEY POINT & TAKE-AWAY from this article that I think is worth noting is this:
Remain Steadfast...
We are such an "instant society" that we can hardly hold our attention for long...
We do not really play the long-game...
Of interesting note...Neither did the Apostles...
As stated in the article:
After Jesus told them all that one would betray Him, they inquired about it and then quickly changed the conversation to which one of them was the greatest.
Classic distraction technique utilized by the evil one!!! We puny humans can hardly hold our attention on one thing for very long...That is satan's goto fault within us! He is playing the long-game (although he will not win) and gaining many souls.

Look around...pay attention, see what the top 3 items/stories people are "worked-up" over today and then check that again in 3-4 weeks... Lucky if one still remains...

We are part of the Body of Christ...the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church! What does she tell us? What is the #1 precept of the Church?

You shall attend the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of obligation (& hopefully, able to receive the Eucharist)...
...this is what grounds us and brings us back to the focus we should have...our eternal salvation and that of our loved ones and who we are responsible for!

Monthly Confession, The Divine Office / Liturgy of the Hours, Daily Prayers (our conversation w/ God), Daily Scripture Reading (God's conversation w/ us), Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Daily Examine, other various devotions, etc.

Think about all the things Holy Mother Church has for us to remain grounded and steadfast, if we would only heed her advice!

Rogation Days...

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week are called Rogation Days.
HERE is something about it from fisheaters.
HERE is something about it from new advent.

Below is taken from my prayer book, Blessed Be God (bold is mine).

Rogation Days
In the 5th century, St. Mamertus, Bishop of Vienne, appointed three days of public prayer and procession for his diocese in consequence of certain great calamities, such as fire, earthquakes, and other scourges which were devastating his country. During these processions, Litanies were recited to appease the anger of God. This custom later became universal, and the three days before Ascension were set aside by the Church as the time for these public prayers. Even before St. Mamertus, it was customary in Rome to have a procession of this kind on St. Mark's day, April 25th, which procession became known as the Greater Litanies. The three days before Ascension are called Rogation Days, or days of intercession. At the present time these are days of special prayer for the coming harvest. The Litany of the Saints is most appropriate for these days.

Ant. Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you; for every one that asketh receiveth and he that seeketh findeth, and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
V. He heard my voice from His holy temple.
R. And my cry before Him came into His ears.

Let us Pray
Grant, we beseech Thee, almighty God, that we, who in our affliction confide in Thy loving kindness, may be ever defended by Thy protection against all adversity. Through Christ our Lord. AMEN.

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Litany of the Saints (Video-Latin / Video-English)
Have a blessed week & use the Rogation Days...PRAY with strong BELIEF and FAITH that what you ask for, you will be granted. These are days of intercession, so interceed!

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This Thursday, May 30th (The "real" Ascension)... USA celebrates it on the following Sunday, but we should acknowledge that it is really on Thursday...

Ascension Day
Ant. God is ascended in jubilee, and the Lord with the sound of trumpet. Alleluia.
V. The Lord is in Sina, in the holy place. Alleluia.
R. Ascending on high, He hath led captivity captive. Alleluia!

Let us Pray
Grand, we beseech Thee, almighty God, that we who believe Thine only-begotten Son, our Redeemer, to have this day ascended into heaven, may ourselves dwell in spirit amid heavenly things. Through the same Christ our Lord. AMEN