Monsignor Ralph Chieffo is the National Spiritual Director of the Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Movement
Do you know the mercy and joy of believing in the Risen Lord? Even after the apostles saw the empty tomb and heard the reports of Jesus’ appearance to the women, they were still weak in faith and fearful of being arrested by the Jewish authorities. When Jesus appeared to …
Parents trying to build holy families today are walking through a minefield. One false step and the family blows up. Surveys show that the best way to pass on faith is that both parents practice the faith. If a father alone practices, almost 85 percent of children will follow, but …
When we look into the eyes of another, we see a reflection of ourselves. In you, I see me. If we look at one another with the love and mercy of Jesus, we can develop a divine presence with family, friends, and strangers. Bishop Fulton J. Sheen talked about the …
When Elizabeth Kindelmann said “Yes” to the Will of Jesus and Mary, she received the Flame of Love burning from our Trinitarian Family. With her humble and contrite heart, this widow grew in self-confidence by purifying her soul in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Uniting her life with the pierced heart …
Pope Francis has asked all Catholics to pray the rosary daily during the month of October. We pray asking Mary and St. Michael the Archangel to intercede for the protection of the Church and family life in a moment of “spiritual turbulence.” Pope Francis affirmed that the Rosary “is the …
THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS COMMUNICATES COMMUNION WITH GOD AND ONE ANOTHER “Precious Blood, ocean of divine mercy: Flow upon us! Precious Blood, most pure offering: Procure us every grace! Precious Blood, hope and refuge of sinners: Atone for us! Precious Blood, delight of holy souls: Draw us!” – St. Catherine …
In the Litany of Saint Joseph, one of his titles is “terror of demons.” In these days when evil seems to have the upper hand, Saint Joseph is a powerful intercessor in our own struggle against evil. As God chose Mary to be the perfect mother of Jesus, God chose …
Parishioners, names withheld, praise Jesus and thank our parish family for praying for the health of their twins who were born on June 25, 2022 weighing one pound each. They are healthy and happy bringing joy to their parents and big brother, name withheld. With the birth of each precious …
Our Blessed Mother promised Elizabeth Kindelmann that she would be Jesus’ match that world light up the world. “You see, beloved, you are like the match. My Divine Hands have lit you because I wanted this, and you will ignite the whole world like a single match because God wants …
In the French Revolution, the reformers promoted life, liberty and fraternity without God. They persecuted the Catholic Church, clergy, religious and laity, and destroyed many churches, statues and paintings. At the same time, Jesus revealed to Saint Margaret Alacoque to blessings of mercy, love and peace flowing from his Sacred …
While a child, our Blessed Mother asked Maximilian Kolbe to choose the red crown of martyrdom or white crown of sacrificing himself daily. The young Max responded that he wanted both crowns. Saint Maximilian Kolbe became a Franciscan priest and always chose to surrender his human will to God’s will. …
