Perseverance | My House Shall Be Called a House of Prayer

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For more please visit http://reginaecclesiae.com/ & remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest “Oh, how terribly awesome is this place. Truly, this is no other but the house of God.” This homily—given on the anniversary of the dedication of an abbey church—invites religious sisters (and all the faithful) to recover holy awe and live the Mass even when routine, dryness, or trials arise. What You’ll Hear Awe that matures: Why it’s normal for “first love” to be purified over years of vocation and how God deepens it through trials (Sirach/Ecclesiasticus 2:4–5). Three ways to “live your Mass” (inspired by St. John Vianney): Loving eagerness for Holy Communion — entering the Sacred Heart and letting divine charity inflame the soul. Gazing at the Elevation — remembering the price of our redemption when Host and Chalice are raised. Intense attention to the Collects — trusting God to grant what the Church asks during the sacred hour. Intercession that works: Holy Communion + the Sacrifice of the Mass are among the most powerful means for the conversion of souls. Christ’s longing for you: “With desire I have desired to eat this Pasch with you” (cf. Lk 22:15). Your soul as His dwelling: “My house shall be called a house of prayer” (cf. Is 56:7; Mt 21:13) — not of scruples, complaints, or surrender. Key Quotes (for reflection) “Gold and silver are tried in the fire; and acceptable souls in the furnace of humiliation” (Sir 2:5). St. John Vianney: At Mass we find consolation in affliction and strength in temptation. Domus mea domus orationis vocabitur — “My house shall be called a house of prayer.” Scripture & Saints Referenced Sirach/Ecclesiasticus 2:4–5 • Luke 22:15 • Isaiah 56:7 / Matthew 21:13 • St. John Vianney • St. John Chrysostom (allusions) • St. Ignatius of Loyola (acting as if consoled amid desolation) For Religious & Laity Alike Whether you’re a bride of Christ in the cloister or a lay faithful in the pews, this message shows how to fight routine, reject discouragement, and abide in prayerful love at every Mass. 00:00 — Opening antiphon: “How awesome is this place” 01:45 — Brides of Christ: the monastery as house of God 03:40 — When awe fades: trials, dryness, and fidelity 05:10 — “Tried like gold”: Sirach 2:4–5 and the furnace of humility 06:25 — Live your Mass: the antidote to routine 08:05 — 1) Holy Communion: enter the Sacred Heart with love 12:45 — “With desire I have desired”: Christ’s yearning at Communion 13:55 — 2) Elevation of Host & Chalice: the price of our redemption 15:20 — 3) The Collects: confident petitions within the Holy Hour 16:50 — The most powerful intercession: Communion + Sacrifice 18:30 — “My house shall be called a house of prayer” 19:25 — What prayer is: union of wills with God #Catholic #TraditionalCatholic #LatinMass #Eucharist #HolyMass #ReligiousLife #Nuns #MonasticLife #StJohnVianney #HouseOfPrayer #SacredHeart #CatholicHomily #Perseverance #Sirach #Prayer 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Sensus Fidelium is your go to for sermons on the catholic church, faith, growing in holiness, study of the scriptures, anything and everything you need to be set on fire for the Lord and His Church.

Topics

• Prayer
• Purpose & Calling
• Perseverance