https://deepertruthdon.podbean.com/e/deepertruth-the-15-promises-our-lady-gave-for-the-rosary-the-sixth-promise/ 6. Whoever shall recite the Rosary devoutly, applying himself to the consideration of its sacred mysteries shall never be conquered by misfortune. God will not chastise him in His justice, he shall not perish by an unprovided death; if he be just he shall remain in the grace of God, and become worthy of eternal life. This promise is special because it shows that

https://deepertruthdon.podbean.com/e/deepertruth-christmas-special-midnight-mass-of-christmas/ "More souls go to Hell because of sins of the flesh than for any other reason. " "Certain fashions will be introduced that will offend Our Lord very much. Woe to women lacking in modesty." "The sins of the world are very great ... If men only knew what eternity is, they would do everything in their power to change their lives." Today it seems that everything in the world is just

https://deepertruthdon.podbean.com/e/deepertruth-stand-in-the-gap-with-us-and-our-lady-of-guadalupe/ I returned to the Catholic Church beginning in October 1978. Cursillo was the major instrument the lord used in my life in bringing me home. I had just spoken to my Mother that I was thinking of joining a local Baptist church in Branson Missouri where I had been going to College. I was going to the School of the Ozarks where I had a baseball scholarship. My faith was pla

https://deepertruthdon.podbean.com/e/deepertruth-christmas-the-season-of-the-mistletoe/ Every year when Christmas time comes around, people who are on the side of Scrooge come out opposing the spirit of Christmas because they want to say that it began through Pagan foundations, maybe they reject Christ, or maybe they are in some kind of cult group. I have defended Christmas many times showing that Jesus was really, truly born on December 25, 2 B.C. I have written on the Twe

https://deepertruthdon.podbean.com/e/deepertruth-st-boniface-and-the-christmas-tree-tradition/ One story has it that the Virgin Mary and St. Joseph covered the cave where Christ was born from the cold with tree branches hence the tradition. In addition, Today, the fir tree is an evergreen plant, and Christ is a symbol of eternal life . Many people will begin putting up Christmas trees soon after Thanksgiving and many of us can appreciate the imagination that it brings about y

Deepertruth with special permission and aid with Franiciscan Media, a great team for the Lord https://deepertruthdon.podbean.com/e/deepertruth-stand-in-the-gap-with-us-and-st-andrew-apostle/ St. Andrew was the younger Brother of Simon Peter who was born in Bethsaida of Galilee (John 1:44) and raised in the fishing community. His father, Bar-Jonah, spent his life on the Sea as a fisherman. This was the foundation St. Andrew was raised. His Jewish faith was extremely impor

https://deepertruthdon.podbean.com/e/deepertruth-advent-is-upon-is-and-christmas-is-near/ It is interesting that Advent begins the Church year reminding us the need to be ever vigilant. From The Apostolic age, the Apostles encouraged the Church to follow their example. People believed that Our Lord was returning very soon and so the expectation was high. St Paul teaches us to be ever vigilant writing, “Concerning times and seasons, brothers, you have no need for anything t

https://deepertruthdon.podbean.com/e/deepertruth-stand-in-the-gap-with-us-and-st-clement-of-rome/ Deepertruth with special permission and aid with Franiciscan Media, a great team for the Lord With the death of St. Cletus (88 A.D.), St. Clement would be selected to be the third successor of St. Peter. Beginning with the Twelve Apostles to include St. Matthias who replaced Judas Iscariot (Acts 1:12-26), the first three successors of St. Peter were each anointed as Bishop by Pe

"Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Each year I always look forward to the Thanksgiving American traditions, the family get together s, the great banquets, the football, Thanksgiving Day Parades, and of course, the time off. When my Children were young and growing up,

The Mojave Desert was first inhabited by the American Indian until Catholic Priest, Father Francisco Garces traveled what was called the Old Mojave Trail in 1796. Father was the first recorded European to travel and explore the terrain. In 1844, Captain John C. Freeman and frontiersman scout Kit Carson were first to visit what is now the Fort Irwin National Training Center establishing camps along the Old Spanish Trail. In 1846, with the California Gold Rush, Indian war