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Conferences for Christian Mothers - First Conference on Basic Meditation.

On this first recorded conference of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers, we speak of a way to begin meditation in its most basic form.

On the Feast of Pentecost

We speak of the different comings of the Holy Ghost, and his beautiful work in the formation of the Church.

The True Papacy - An Old Testament Prophecy about it.

We cover one of the first chapters of St. Robert Bellarmine's "De Romano Pontifice", where he speaks of an old testament prophecy which speaks of the Papacy.

Sunday after the Ascension-Charity towards my neighbor

We speak of the danger of allowing little things to obstruct the way of charity into my soul.

5th Sunday of Easter-Pray in the Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

We speak of what it really means to pray in the Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

What every Catholic Should Know- Baltimore Catechism 3 - Lesson 6-On sin.

We speak of the effects of Sin in our Parents, and through them in all mankind. An interesting conversation!

Month of May-Devotion to Mary

On this Month of May we speak of three reasons why God would exalt the Holy Virgin Mary to such a high degree of Sanctity. 

The Christian Mother - The Titus Woman 2

What is the role of the older women in the Church? Fr. Benedict Hughes, CMRI, explains and elaborates on this Bible instruction in this episode of The Christian Mother.
In Part 1, we discuss what was happening in the Church when St. Paul gave this instruction to Titus, the comparison to our times and the implications of the five points given specifically to the older women.
Then Father talks about the feminization of the Church since Vatican II and recommends an article he wrote for The Reign of Mary called "The Feminization of the Conciliar Church". (See it Here)
Citing several supporting Scriptures, Father shows how God decreed that women should be subject to their husbands. We discuss the wonderful memorial letter (see it here) he wrote about his mom, and he shares the inspiring story of his grandparents' establishing and keeping a Catholic home.
Next, Father explains the teaching in Proverbs 31 and highlights the most important parts and how his mother lived these teachings.
In Part II, we discuss solutions with a look back at traditions and organizations that were in place prior to Vatican II, when the older generation teaching and guiding the youth was the norm. Father discusses the important roles that retreats, Altar and Rosary Society, Confraternity of Christian Mothers, etc., played in promoting Godly women. He explains how today the opportunity of meeting with other Catholic women and building relationships is critically important. Father closes with encouragement for mothers.

The Christian Mother - The Titus Woman Part 1

What is the role of the older women in the Church? Fr. Benedict Hughes, CMRI, explains and elaborates on this Bible instruction in this episode of The Christian Mother.
In Part 1, we discuss what was happening in the Church when St. Paul gave this instruction to Titus, the comparison to our times and the implications of the five points given specifically to the older women.
Then Father talks about the feminization of the Church since Vatican II and recommends an article he wrote for The Reign of Mary called "The Feminization of the Conciliar Church". (See it Here)
Citing several supporting Scriptures, Father shows how God decreed that women should be subject to their husbands. We discuss the wonderful memorial letter (see it here) he wrote about his mom, and he shares the inspiring story of his grandparents' establishing and keeping a Catholic home.
Next, Father explains the teaching in Proverbs 31 and highlights the most important parts and how his mother lived these teachings.
In Part II, we discuss solutions with a look back at traditions and organizations that were in place prior to Vatican II, when the older generation teaching and guiding the youth was the norm. Father discusses the important roles that retreats, Altar and Rosary Society, Confraternity of Christian Mothers, etc., played in promoting Godly women. He explains how today the opportunity of meeting with other Catholic women and building relationships is critically important. Father closes with encouragement for mothers.

3rd Sunday of Easter - Sicut Cervus Desiderat

We speak of how our souls will never be fully satisfied on this earth, for God alone can satisfy the inner faculties of our spirit. And we compare this desire of God to the desire of the deer, running for water, according to Psalm 41.