Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matará
Catholic Culture
Communion of Saints We rejoice with the whole Church and to thank God for raising up in our own country living images of Christ’s saving work. Sunday, October 21, 2012 marked the canonization of St. Kateri Tekakwitha of the Mohawk nation. Her life, distinguished by prayer, simplicity and union with Christ, transcends 350 years of history to our present day.
St. Kateri Tekakwitha testifies to the mission of the Church to “go and make disciples of all nations” as she was the one being evangelized by Jesuit missionaries in the late 17th century.
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Epiphany: Let All the Nations Adore You! In the fullness of time God sent forth His Son that all peoples might be saved through Christ. The Messianic Savior promised to the Jews was also destined to be the light and salvation of the Gentiles. It is this mystery that we celebrate at Epiphany, how the Father, who had previously spoken only to the Chosen People of Israel, now invites the whole world to come see His face and know His tender love in the person of the Divine Infant.In the Three Wise Men we see the most fitting response to such generosity from God: they obey the beckoning of the star and undertake an arduous journey in order to adore the King of Creation and to offer Him gifts in gratitude. |
St Therese of Lisieux (1873 – 1897) Pope Saint Pius X called St. Therese the "greatest saint of modern times." Little Flower, Doctor of the Church, Co-patron of the Missions, St. Therese has many titles and distinctions, all the more remarkable for a young woman who only lived to be 24. With all of the information available about St. Therese, we have created this reference page with links to our favorite websites and resource for those who wish to learn more about this amazing saint. |
Blessed John Paul II(1920 – 2005) Each religious family is brought forth by the Holy Spirit at a particular moment in the history of the Church. By God's Providence, it has fallen to our small missionary family to be born in 1984 under the pontificate of Blessed John Paul the Great, whom we have always considered as our spiritual father... |
Register today (ages 16 to 35) to join the Religious Family of the Incarnate Word on our WYD 2011 Pilgrimage, which will include visits to Fatima, Lourdes, Santiago de Compostela (among other pilgrimage sites) on our way to Madrid for WYD! |
 Celebrating the Gift of Spiritual Maternity Especially during the Month of May, the Month of Mary, we wish to highlight the call to share in the work of praying and sacrificing for souls following the example of our Mother, the Virgin Mary... |
 St. Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort (1673 – 1716): Loving Slave of Jesus in Mary St. Louis de Montfort's example and spirituality has deeply marked our Religious Family as seen in our Fourth Vow of Marian Slavery according to his method... |
 Year for Priests: June 19, 2009 - June 11, 2010 The Year for Priests is not for priests alone - it is also an opportunity for consecrated and lay faithful to deepen their own spiritual lives through a renewed appreciation for the ministerial priesthood and a dedication to pray for the priests who bring them the salvific sacraments. |
 Saint Joseph, Guardian of the Mystery of the Incarnation Our religious Institute was founded on March 19, 1988...We attribute to St. Joseph's intercession the donation of a farm to be our first convent. This article is offered in his honor and in thanksgiving for the many graces we continue to receive through his intercession. |
 Walking with Christ: Lent 2010 The season of Lent lasts 40 days, symbolically representing the 40 days that Jesus fasted and was tempted in the desert prior to the beginning of His active ministry. Lent is a time of conversion and repentence, in which we can make greater efforts to renew our faith and life of prayer in order to strengthen our relationship with Christ Crucified. |
Our founder, Fr. Carlos Miguel Buela, has compiled a list of recommended books to serve as a guide for reading. The list is foundational though not exhaustive, and as much for use during Spiritual Exercises as for the personal formation of Christians. Books in print which are available in English are listed together with their publishing information. |
"Pilgrimages evoke our earthly journey toward heaven and are traditionally very special occasions for renewal in prayer. For pilgrims seeking living water, shrines are special places for living the forms of Christian prayer 'in Church'" (CCC 2691). |
