A New Life Has Entered The World...

At 8:15am, Thursday, January 2, 2020, we received word that Kathy and I are grandparents -- again!  This time, it is our son, James, that became a Dad!  His wife, Rebecca, gave birth to a healthy boy, already named Max (for St. Maximilian Kolbe).

It should be noted that St. Maximilian is a contemporary, and died in the concentration camps of World War II set up by the demon, Hitler, to exterminate millions of Jews, Catholics, Protestants, Gypsies and the like.  He used the media of the time to print and distribute Catholic literature to as many as he could reach.  And leading up to his martyrdom, gave hope and as much comfort as possible to those around him.  I have little doubt that there were some conversions of heart of some of those who put him to death, seeing his steadfastness of faith and courage

One of the things that is so special for a new-born to come into a Catholic family, is that he will be infused with the true faith at his Baptism -- unless a man is born again of WATER and the Holy Ghost, he cannot enter the Kingdom of Heaven (St. John, 3;5).  

We already know that Max's mother and father will teach him, by example, and authentic Church teaching, what it means to be a Catholic in this topsy-turvy world that we live in.  He will be taught that, although we live IN the world, we are not to be OF the world, as we should all strive to win the race and receive the crown of eternal life (St. Paul).

Max will also be taught, again by example, and actual reception -- when he is of age -- that the Holy Eucharist is the Bread of Heaven that leads to salvation and his heavenly home.  St. John relates to us in the Bible (Chapter six), that unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man, and drink His blood, there is NO life in you.  This is a great promise from the Lord Himself!

We give thanks to our Lord, His most Blessed Mother and all the angels and saints, for the safe delivery of Maximilian, and for the health of his mother, and, I'm sure, the wreck that his father is, at least right now!!  I'm sure he'll recover very soon, and then realize the reality of what being a new dad means and the responsibility that goes with protecting, defending, and providing for his growing family..

God bless you, James and Rebecca, and congratulations from Mom and Dad...

St. Maximilian Kolbe, pray for us...

Viva Cristo Rey!   Fr. Miguel Pro, pray for us..

Gene DeLalla