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Reflection on Mt 5:44
Post date: 2022-09-17Autor: BCP
Jesus tells us what our relationship should be to our enemies: 1) we are to love them; 2) to bless those who curse us; 3) to do good to those who hate us; 4) to pray for those who spitefully use us and persecute us. Each of these four requirements may seem absurd at first glance and give the impression that by fulfilling them we open the door for evil to spread through evil people. The world has different standards, which are contrary to Christ’s requirements:
Reflection on Mt 5:32
Post date: 2022-07-26Autor: BCP
At the time of Jesus, marriage was not yet a sacrament, which is why, as we know, for example, King David had several wives. In this verse, which refers to the indissolubility of marriage, Jesus points to the Old Testament practice where it was said: Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce. But Jesus says: But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress, and anyone who marries the divorced woman commits adultery. What does the Catholic Catechism say? What is the sacrament of marriage? The sacrament of matrimony is a sacrament that sanctifies the indissoluble union between a Catholic man and woman and entitles them to special graces for the due performance of marital duties.
Reflection on Mt 5:29
Post date: 2022-07-15Autor: BCP
This verse is a continuation of the preceding verse speaking of an impure look, which is the root of the sin of adultery. Jesus gives the saving instructions in the words “cut it off and cast it from you”. In another place, He says “pluck it out”. It is not about physically cutting off your hand or foot or plucking out your eye, but rather about making an inner self-denial by cutting off a thought or feeling, that is, a momentary sensation which can take control of the human mind or will and lead a person to an irresponsible act, sin or even crime. The words about cutting off the hand or foot mean that we should not use our members as instruments of sin. Scripture says in another place: “Men should pray with holy hands lifted up to God.” (1Ti 2:8) Our feet should not walk where there is danger.
BCP: Orthodoxy and orthopraxy – the means of restoring the Church /video/
Post date: 2022-07-13Autor: BCP
At present, discussion is beginning to develop around the resignation of pseudo Pope Francis. At the same time, there are voices saying that Benedict XVI is the valid Pope. However, the reality is that the Church is currently in a state of Sede Vacante. The archheretic Bergoglio denies the basic teachings, which are the condition of our salvation, and breaks moral laws by promoting idolatry and sodomy. Therefore, he cannot be considered a valid head of the Church! Bishop Schneider and other prelates, however, mistakenly declare him a legitimate Pope.
The mystery of faith – the Eucharist
Post date: 2022-07-13Autor: BCP
Jesus Christ, the Son of God, became man through the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and, dying on the cross, He redeemed us from eternal condemnation. The mystery of redemption is closely connected with the Mother of Jesus, whom Jesus gave us as our Mother at the hour of His death. “Behold, your Mother!” This is His last will and testament from the cross for you too! As the Mother of Jesus and our Mother, standing by the cross, she experienced the deepest and innermost union with the dying Jesus. She will accompany you through your spiritual experience of the mystery of the Eucharist – the making present of Christ’s death. What is the purpose of this booklet? It should help you to experience the Mass more deeply. We live in a time of apostasy. Nevertheless, Christ’s sacrifice is constantly made present in the Mass by the Holy Spirit through true priests who have remained faithful to Christ.
BCP: Liturgy and priesthood – to the roots of the Calvary sacrifice /video/
Post date: 2022-07-08Autor: BCP
Let us consider the liturgy from the point of view of spiritual benefit. The condition for a deeper experience of Christ’s Calvary sacrifice is two moments of silence. One before the Consecration and the other after it. At the first moment of silence, the priest realizes the spiritual roots of the New Testament priesthood. These go back to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the apostles. The bloodless sacrifice was instituted and the Holy Spirit was given on Mount Zion. Even today, through the sacrament of the priesthood, the Holy Spirit makes present Christ’s sacrifice on the cross!
Unite yourself to Jesus crucified
Post date: 2022-07-05Autor: BCP
Life is short. An old proverb says: “God visits suffering upon those whom He loves.” Let us unite our crosses, our afflictions, e.g. physical suffering or illnesses… with the suffering of Christ. If you are healthy, thank God for that.
Reflection on Mt 5:27-28
Post date: 2022-07-05Autor: BCP
On the evening before His death, Jesus emphasized: “Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me.” Many commandments are part of the Sermon on the Mount, which opens with the eight Beatitudes. Jesus touches on an issue that is extremely topical today, namely moral purity. He says: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” The Lord, through Moses, gave people the Sixth and Ninth Commandments of the Decalogue. Jesus speaks here as the supreme Lawgiver, saying: “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you…” When a judge promulgates a law, he does so in the name of political authority and power, such as a kingdom or republic. Being God, Jesus promulgates moral laws by His own divine authority. He Himself says that He did not come to destroy but to fulfil the essence of what had already been given by God in the Old Testament before His coming. Jesus now clarifies the question of purity, and says: “Whoever looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”
Reflection on Mt 5:22
Post date: 2022-06-14Autor: BCP
We must keep guard over our thoughts, our heart and our words, if anyone has a complaint against another. Even a mere half-truth can hurt a lot and, like slander, can hardly be corrected. However, one must also take into account another aspect, as mentioned by Saint Basil, namely that there are two cases when it is necessary to publicly point out someone’s negatives without it being considered slander. The first one is when there is a danger of evil being treated as good. And the other one is the need to correct a sinner.
Reflection on Rom 8:9
Post date: 2022-05-29Autor: BCP
What does it mean to be in the flesh, in other words to be carnal, and what does it mean to be in the Spirit, in other words spiritual? To be in the flesh means to have a carnal mind, which takes seriously neither God nor God’s judgment nor eternity. Scripture says that the works of the flesh are envy, murders, quarrelling, impurity, sorcery etc. What does it mean to be in the Spirit? To have our mind most deeply united to the Spirit of God. Then the following applies to us: “The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.” (Rom 8:16) Our spirit is the innermost essence of our being. The human spirit was created by God in His image; it is immortal. Our flesh is mortal. Our being is spiritual in essence: we are a soul with a spirit clothed in a body. In this earthly life, our body is like a spacesuit that we take off at the hour of death.
True love of yourself (+german version)
Post date: 2022-05-20Autor: BCP
The first commandment says: “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind.” This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: “You shall love your neighbour as yourself.” However, we must love ourselves in the right way – so that we may be saved. I must love myself in such way as to keep the most precious treasure – eternal life – and I must desire this treasure for everyone, even for my enemies or murderers, like the saint martyrs. If I wish to love myself truly, I need to repent. This is pure love for myself – to put things in order in my heart. To give the first place to God and the cares of God, and to seek first the kingdom of God.
True love of yourself and your neighbours
Post date: 2022-05-19Autor: BCP
Saint Augustine says: “Chastise me here, O God, and spare me the tortures (fire) of hell.” Lord, I want to be a holy egoist. I want to love myself truly and so I do not want to be in Purgatory for a single minute. If through chastising I will be saved from Purgatory, please chastise me. But I love my neighbours too. I do not even want my enemy to go to hell or Purgatory. If You want to purify him by Your fire through suffering, e.g. a disease, Your will be done. I love both myself and my neighbour, and I believe that the punishment which You will send on both me and him will save us.
Reflection on Mt 5:20
Post date: 2022-05-15Autor: BCP
If we want to be honest about love, we need to lay the foundation of righteousness (or justice). Today, people often speak about love. You can hear this word in every other sentence; however, to many it means anything but true love. Righteousness towards God means to give Him what belongs to Him – the first place in our life, true worship, submission, and observance of His laws and commandments. Then we are obliged to practise righteousness towards our neighbours. Here, unfortunately, many Christians, even persons consecrated to God, lack a proper understanding of righteousness. The current trend is a purely subjective egocentric approach looking to one’s own interests and rights. The rights and interests of others are mostly ignored. This is the cause of quarrels, hatred, etc.
Stand guard over your nation! (video)
Post date: 2022-05-13Autor: BCP
Stand guard over your nation! + Elijah Patriarch of the Byzantine Catholic Patriarchate
When will the resurrection of the nation come? (video)
Post date: 2022-05-09Autor: BCP
When will the resurrection of the nation come? + Elijah Patriarch of the Byzantine Catholic Patriarchate
Lord, give us Your word
Post date: 2022-05-07Autor: BCP
The whole world is undergoing a crisis of faith; we are witnesses to mass apostasy from Christianity. Thank God that we can fight for the purity of faith. God has put us on a battlefield to fight for the whole Church. Seeing how big this problem is, we say in prayer: “O God, what shall we do? We are not in a position as David against Goliath but rather as if we stood with a sling against an atom bomb. We have no chance. But we trust that You are Almighty, that You will overcome in this fight and that there will be spiritual resurrection. And how? We are in darkness: we face a problem and see no solution; nevertheless, we believe that if You give Your word of prophecy, the Spirit who is behind Your word will come. And by Your Spirit You can change and renew everything.
The key = “in Christ Jesus” (video)
Post date: 2022-05-05Autor: BCP
The key = “in Christ Jesus”. + Elijah Patriarch of the Byzantine Catholic Patriarchate
Reflection on Heb 1:1-2
Post date: 2021-12-29Autor: BCP
As we read the Old Testament, we learn that God indeed spoke to the chosen nation at many times, especially through the prophets and in many other ways too. God also spoke by demonstrating good, whether it was deliverance from Egypt, passage through the Red Sea, or miracles in the wilderness, and He also spoke through various trials, and then through warning punishments, not only in the wilderness but throughout the history of Israel. Often the nation was blind and deaf, and then God sent upon it harsh trials such as wars, Babylonian captivity... God gave man free will, but the evil that man does brings suffering both to him and others, and therefore God punishes him, either here in time or in eternity if he does not repent in earnest. God spoke and rebuked the nation through the prophets, but the nation responded by stoning and killing His prophets, and their sons built their tombs.
Reflection on Heb 12:1-2a
Post date: 2021-12-13Autor: BCP
The Word of God says that we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses. They are especially spiritual beings, angels, who are witnesses of our life. God speaks to us through them, too – for example, a saving thought flashes through our mind in a crisis situation. Unfortunately, we often cast it aside and pursue the vision of sin. Therefore, the Scriptures encourage us to throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. Our life is like a strenuous run to reach the heavenly goal through various obstacles. In this run we are to have our eyes fixed on Jesus! He is, as the Scripture continues in verse 2, “the author and perfecter of our faith”, because He guides our faith from the beginning to the end along the narrow way of the cross until we obtain the eternal crown in the joy of heaven. We should be aware that we are surrounded by a cloud of witnesses – angels.
Reflection on Jn 16:2-3
Post date: 2021-11-14Autor: BCP
Jesus begins this passage by saying: “These things I have spoken to you, that you should not be made to stumble.” Jesus tells the apostles, as well as countless Christians throughout history, that those who are faithful to Him will be persecuted and expelled from the synagogues, that is, from the official Christian community. Today we can see that the Church of Christ is occupied by ecclesiastical leaders, such as pseudo Pope Bergoglio and other pseudo bishops, we will not name any, who are like the vinedressers that Jesus speaks about in the parable. They have seized God’s vineyard and Christ’s servants, and even mistreated the Son of God Himself and killed Him in the souls. They have replaced the Son of God, who is the owner of the vineyard – the Church, with the Pachamama demon. God allows it, but ecclesiastical criminals will not escape God’s judgment and just punishment. In the present hour of darkness, these invaders and their collaborators form the public opinion in such a way that whoever kills true diciples of Christ will really think he offers God service.