Oratory of Our Lady of the Rose Cross

03/29/2026

Greetings to All my Brothers and Sisters in Christ on this Palm Sunday of Holy Week 2026!

One of the functions of the Church in accord with Jesus's Gospel proclamation, is to console and uplift His people in times of testing. Every so often through centuries (and millennia for that matter) we are confronted with human attempts to usurp or even eclipse God and pretend it is in harmony with His will. This is such a time to pray for the gift of discernment which only the Holy Ghost can bestow. He speaks to the conscience which is one of our certain guides.
Jesus had said to His disciples when on earth " If any would be great, one must be the servant of all". Good servants seek good for those they serve. Motivated by either love for Humanity's sake, or
Love of Humanity for God's sake, the fruits of service is not ambiguous or straddling between right and wrong or overshadowed by evil oppressions. We are being goaded to mold the world into further opposition of God's Plan. Don't fall for it.
Stand up against every injustice remembering that God does not sleep and will act in timely manner. Our weapons are prayer and faith (in that order). Our brethren the Jews in their theology, state that ' truth will spring out of the earth" before the last days.
Creation knows that no human mischief will compete with the real sovereignty of God. Even in difficult times, the Holy Trinity will support and strengthen those who raise their hands to Heaven in supplication. Let us recall the story of Korah (Numbers 16: 1-40).
We shall be unified in Jesus and Pray with Mary and all the Saints as the process of refining continues.

01/06/2026

All the benefits and blessings of the birth of Our Lord be upon us all at this time!

Today I purposely post on Epiphany, "The Little Christmas" away from the commercial stress and noise of the December beginning. In days of old, the greatest worldly feasting and gift giving took place on this day among the rulers towards their household and people. I, like it because it is the forgotten part of the holiday and is more open to contemplative gratitude toward God (the highest gratitude that exists).
Taking place in the late winter of 4 BC before the days of Passover, the last of the learned faction of the pagan culture made a journey to acknowledge the end of an age. The supernatural reality of God met with the natural reality of Creation and these men were quiet, watchful, and studied enough to perceive it. God as Jesus, came to the world as the answer to history. Not merely to punctuate time, but to open the door to humankinds eternal future in God. To this, these wise men (often princes of royal families and gifted persons) came to offer homage, honor, worship, and support to their King, in absence of the world's rulers.
In this time where we observe tributes brought in by heads of state to each other in unworthy display, let us all offer what gifts of soul and hand to the King of Kings in order to advance toward that great inheritance God has prepared beyond human realms and history. Peace and Good, in Jesus, Mary and Joseph the Holy
Family, Fr, Vince

01/06/2026

10/09/2025

The Peace of The Lord be with all of my Brothers and Sister this Autumn. The Summer was long, hot, and troubled, but this season begins a time of healing, harvest, and reflection...to be thankful for what God bestows upon us. Let us share our gifts, bounty, prayers, spirit, and time with those less fortunate and one another.

It is clear to many, that this is another time of testing which at certain times is permitted by the Eternal Father to examine how we define ourselves before Him and what is done with our great privilege of free will. Events arise to make clear what flocks we find ourselves in. Much is heard and claimed from all quarters.

As this season unfolds let us take up the defense and armaments of the Elect, namely the Holy Scriptures, prayer and fasting even if for a short part of the day, dedicating it to God, and to create a
sanctuary of the Soul where we have recourse to The Holy Spirit and His Consolation. Have a Holy Hour before Our Lord at least once a week. Some may be available online in a sense of proxy. I will create one for this site in my expanding ministry with music prayers, inspirational images and art.

Peace and Good to All of you in Jesus , Mary, and Joseph. Fr. Vince

06/08/2025

A Prayer for Pentecost Sunday, the birthday of the Church:

Holy Spirit, You are God, as the Father and the Son, everlasting.
Take up Your dwelling in the numberless hearts You have given
life to. Grant light and peace to those you have called to Eternal
Life in You, through the Grace and Sacrifice of the Father and the
Son. Guide us in the way of Salvation and open our eyes to
Your movement in our lives. May we walk through the doors
You open for us and close doors You would not have us enter
in the choices of this life. Quell all selfish rebellion that can be
part of our human nature and enlighten us to the goodness
of obedience to you and sensitive to our conscience. Be close
to us in all times of pain, fear, and evil and show us how to
please and serve You, until the day when we take our place
in Your Presence; forever to praise Your glory in the Most
Holy Trinity. Amen.

06/08/2025

04/26/2025

Almighty God, our Loving Father in Heaven, receive our prayers of thanksgiving as we attend in spirit the journey of Your priest, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis I as He comes to Your Kingdom where Love, Light, and Joys are limitless. In Your timeless unity with
Your Son and The Holy Spirit, rest Your Holy gaze upon the proceedings in choosing a worthy successor to St. Peter's seat that the mother of all Churches may exult in the Triumph of souls entering the Glory you have promised through Christ our Lord. Amen

04/26/2025

Jesus, Our Elder Brother and King of Mercy, Who rose from Death on the first Easter Sunday gaze down upon Your people from Heaven where You have prepared for all of us a place Who place our trust in You. Bless Your people with an unshakeable faith as you
did with St. Thomas and Your Blessed Apostles. Let those who doubt, come to believe and those who fear, come to love. May the prayers of Your Immaculate Mother, the Virgin Mary and Your foster Father St. Joseph and all the Saints intercede with The Father that the Holy Spirit may bind us as one family in Heaven and on Earth that true peace may reign once again. Amen