Celtic Cross Ministry

+Bishop Benny Sagra celebrates the Easter Sunday Mass Liturgical Color - White <> Epistle - 1 Corinthians 5:7-8 <>   Gospel - Mark 16:1-7 Intercessor - Brother Matt Keller Synopsis - The Lord is Risen, Alleluia!  The spirit of the celebration of the Holy Mass on Easter Sunday     is the joyful proclamation that Jesus who died on the Cross on Good Friday is risen from the dead!     It is the most important moment in salvation history when the sting of death has been conquered     and all of humankind can find hope in the midst of many uncertainties in the world, the promise of     everlasting life.

+Bishop Benny Sagra celebrates the Mass on Palm Sunday  <> Liturgical Color - Red  <>  Epistle - Philippians 2:5-11  <>  Gospel - Matthew 21:1-9 Assisting Minister - Brother Matt Keller  (Intercessor) Synopsis:  The Mass on Palm Sunday is the commemoration of the Lord's entry to Jerusalem to obey HIs Father's will to suffer, die and win victory over sin and death by his death on the Cross and His resurrection.

+BishopBenny Sagra celebrates the Celtic Holy Mass on Passion Sunday, the Sunday before Palm Sunday in the Holy Season of Lent Epistle - Hebrew 9:11-15 <> Gospel - John 8:46-59 <> Liturgical Color - Purple Assisting Minister - Brother Matt Keller as Intercessor Synopsis:  The Mass of Passion Sunday is full of the thought of the Passion of Jesus and of the infidelity of the Jews, whose place in the Kingdom of God was taken by those who were baptized, that is to say by the Christians.

+Bishop Benny Sagra celebrates the Celtic Holy Mass on the Fourth Sunday in the Holy Season of Lent which is also described as "Laetare" Sunday or Sunday of Rejoicing Liturgical Color - Purple or Rose <> Epistle - Galatians 4:22-31  <> Gospel - John 6:1-15 Assisting Minister - Brother Matt Keller as Intercessor Synopsis - "Laetare" (Rejoice) says the Introit.  Laetare Sunday offers us rest in the midst of the Lenten observance.  We are to rise again soon with Jesus through confession and Easter Communion.

+Bishop Benny Sagra celebrated the Sunday Mass in the Third Sunday in Lent Liturgical Color - Purple  <> Epistle - Ephesians 5:1-9  <> Gospel - Luke 11:14-28 Assisting Minister - Brother Matt Keller as Intercessor Synopsis - "He who is not with Me, is against Me."  We cannot be neutral in our relation to God.  If we do not serve Him, pride and selfishness will enslave us.  "Blessed are they who hear the word of God and keep it." For Prayer Request, please write to: +++Patriarch Andrew Patrick >>> ccfm.hq@gmail.com +Bishop Benny Sagra >>> sjechapel@gmail.com

Bishop Benny Sagra celebrates the Sunday Mass on the Second Sunday in Lent according to the Old Catholic Templar Rite.  Liturgical Color - Purple.  Epistle - 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7  <> Gospel - Matthew 17:1-9 Intercessor - Brother Matt Keller  Synopsis:  The Transfiguration of Our Lord gives us an idea of the beauty of a soul in the state of sanctifying grace.  "This is the will of God, your sanctification."  It must be our firm determination to preserve the divine life of our soul, at any price.

Bishop Benny Sagra celebrates the Holy Mass of the First Sunday in Lent Liturgical Color - Purple Epistle - 2 Corinthians 6:1-10  <> Gospel - Matthew 4:1-11 Intercessor - Brother Matt Keller Synopsis - Christ permitted Himself to be tempted by Satan.  Why, then,  should we be surprised if we have to struggle against the malice and snares of the devil!  Our strength to resist lies in fasting, in guarding and controlling our senses, in almsgiving, in prayers and in uniting ourselves with Christ in Holy Mass and communion.

Bishop Benny Sagra celebrates the Celtic Holy Mass on Septuagesima Sunday which is a Pre-Lenten season Sunday Eucharist Liturgical Color - Purple Epistle - 1 Corinthians 9:24 Gospel - Matthew 20:-16 Synopsis of the Mass:  When viewed in the light of Adam's fall, the Mass celebrated today contains a solemn note of sorrow.  God holds out a great reward to us, but we must work to receive it.  Unfortunately, we are by nature more inclined to endure hardships for the perishable goods of this life than we are for the Kingdom of God and our eternal happiness in it.

Bishop Benny Sagra celebrates the Celtic Holy Mass on the Fourth Sunday After Epiphany. Liturgical Color - Green Epistle - Romans 13:8-10 Gospel - Matthew 8:23-27 Intercessor  - Brother Matt Keller Synopsis:    While saving the Apostles from the fury of the storm, our Lord showed His power over the turbulent forces of nature and manifested His Divinity.

Bishop Benny Sagra hosts this weekly episode of God's Inspired Word using the Old Catholic method called Lectio Divina (Holy Reading).  It follows the format of 1) The Word, 2) The Voice and 3)The Call to Action.  1) The Word is the moment when after reading and listening to the Word of God the participants spend some moments of silence and then utter a Word or a Phrase which is relevant to the experience of their faith journey in the here and now.  2) The Voice is the moment when after the second reading and listening to the Word of God the participants spend some quiet moments and then express a Word or a Phrase that God, Jesus or the Holy Spirit speaks to each of them as they open the ears of their hearts to receive it.  3) The Call to Action is the moment when after the third reading and listening to the Word of God the participants proclaim a Word or a Phrase which they receive as their plan of action for the day as they go out to the world and witness by their words and actions the challenge of the good news.   This weeks chosen Bible Text is Matthew 19:27-29 Theme:  "...shall receive a hundredfold,..." v.29 Related Link:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/celticcrossministry/2017/01/06/gods-inspired-word--living-and-active Official Ministry Link:  www.celticcrossministry.com

Bishop Benny Sagra celebrates the Celtic Holy Mass on the Third Sunday After Pentecos. Liturgical Color - Green <> Epistle - Romans 12:16-21 <> Gospel - Matthew 8:1-13 Intercessor - Brother Matt Keller Synopsis - The centurion asked only one word of Jesus so that his servant could be cured, Jesus' word will likewise heal our souls if we approach Him with faith and humility.

Bishop Benny Sagra celebrates the Celtic Holy Mass on the Second Sunday After Epiphany.   Synopsis:  Our Lord at the wedding feast in Cana of Galilea, graciously worked the miracle of changing water into wine prompted by Mary, His mother.  This miracle established Mary, the mother of God, as our Mediatrix. Epistle:  Romans 12:6-16 Gospel:  John 2:1-11 Liturgical Color:  Green Intercessor:  Brother Matt Keller

Bishop Benny Sagra celebrates the Celtic Holy Mass on The Epiphany of Our Lord.  Liturgical Color - White.  Epistle:  Isaiah 60:1-6 <> Gospel - Matthew 2:1-12.   Lector- Sr. Marley Sagra  Intercessor - Br. Matt Keller   Synopsis:  The word Epiphany  means manifestation.  The church in the Mass commemorates a triple manifestation of Christ:  to the Magi, that is, to the Gentiles; in His Baptism, when the Voice from heaven declared:  "This is My Beloved Son," and in the miracle of changing water into wine at Cana.   To Request for Mass Intentions, please email:  info@celticcrossministry.com                                                            or email:  sjechapel@gmail.com To show support and donate, please go to:  www.celticcrossministry.com

Introduction:  Bishop Benny Sagra hosts this weekly episode of God's Inspired Word - Living and Active using the Old Catholic method called Lectio Divina (Holy Reading).  It follows the format of 1) The Word, 2) The Voice and 3)The Call to Action.  1) The Word is the moment when after reading and listening to the Word of God the participants spend some moments of silence and then utter a Word or a Phrase which is relevant to the experience of their faith journey in the here and now.  2) The Voice is the moment when after the second reading and listening to the Word of God the participants spend some quiet moments and then express a Word or a Phrase that God, Jesus or the Holy Spirit speaks to each of them as they open the ears of their hearts to receive it.  3) The Call to Action is the moment when after the third reading and listening to the Word of God the participants proclaim a Word or a Phrase which they receive as their plan of action for the day as they go out to the world and witness by their words and actions the challenge of the good news.   This weeks chosen Bible Text is Isaiah 60:1-6 Theme:  "the Lord will arise over you,..."  V. 2 Related Link:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/celticcrossministry/2017/01/06/gods-inspired-word Official Ministry Link:  www.celticcrossministry.com

+Bishop Benny Sagra opens the New Year with a Message for all peace makers and peace loving people of the world.

Bishop Benny Sagra celebrates the Celtic Holy Mass on the Sunday in the Octave of Christmas.   Liturgical Color - White.  Epistle:  Galatians 4: 1-7  <>  Gospel:  Luke 2: 33-40 Theme:  The Child grew in wisdom and grace Synopsis:   In the Mass of this Sunday, which is like an echo of the Nativity, we read in the Gospel how Jesus grew in wisdom and grace.  We must imitate  this Divine Model  Whose Youth is summed up in His voluntary subjection to His  creatures. To Follow the Order of the Mass in written form, please go to >>> https://celticholymass.blogspot.com/2017/12/celtic-holy-mass-sunday-in-octave-of.html To request for special Mass Intentions, please write an e-mail to the following: info@celticcrossministry.com sjechapel@gmail.com To make a Donation to Celtic Cross Ministry, please go to >>> www.celticcrossministry.com

Introduction:  Bishop Benny Sagra hosts this weekly episode of God's Inspired Word - Living and Active using the Old Catholic method called Lectio Divina (Holy Reading).  It follows the format of 1) The Word, 2) The Voice and 3)The Call to Action.  1) The Word is the moment when after reading and listening to the Word of God the participants spend some moments of silence and then utter a Word or a Phrase which is relevant to the experience of their faith journey in the here and now.  2) The Voice is the moment when after the second reading and listening to the Word of God the participants spend some quiet moments and then express a Word or a Phrase that God, Jesus or the Holy Spirit speaks to each of them as they open the ears of their hearts to receive it.  3) The Call to Action is the moment when after the third reading and listening to the Word of God the participants proclaim a Word or a Phrase which they receive as their plan of action for the day as they go out to the world and witness by their words and actions the challenge of the good news.   This weeks chosen Bible Text is Genesis:1:1-31 NKJV Theme:  "In the beginning..."  V.1 Related Link:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/celticcrossministry/2017/12/21/gods-inspired-word--living-and-active Official Ministry Link:  www.celticcrossministry.com

His Eminence Andrew Patrick writes this Christmas Message 2017 and Bishop Benny Sagra delivers it to the world!

Bishop Benny Sagra celebrates the Christmas Eve (Vigil Mass).  Liturgical Color - White   Epistle:  Romans 1:1-6 <> Gospel:  Matthew 1: 18-21  Theme:  "she shall bring forth a Son,..."    Synopsis:   The Christmas Season begins on the 24th of December and ends on the 13th of January.  During this time the Church celebrates the following Feasts:  The Nativity of our Lord,  The Circumcision, The Most Holy Name of  Jesus, The Epiphany and The Baptism of our Lord.  The contemplation of the Mystery of the Incarnation invites us to be born again through a more vital union with Jesus Christ Who became Man for us.  With the Magi we should thank God for manifesting Himself to us.  We should walk; like them a lively faith, ever seeking the true God and longing for His heavenly gifts. To request for Mass intentions please email to:  info@celticcrossministry.com or email:  sjechapel@gmail.com To Donate, please donate at:  www.celticcrossministry.com

Bishop Benny Sagra celebrates the Sunday Mass on the Fourth Sunday of Advent.  Theme:  "Prepare the way of the Lord."  Liturgical Color:  Purple.  Epistle:  1 Corinthians 4:1-5.  <> Gospel:  Luke 3:1-6.  Lector:  Sr. Marley Sagra   <>  Intercessor:  Brother Matt Keller    Synopsis:   Only with an intense desire for the coming of Jesus Christ can we  begin to merit  Hid spiritual gifts.  The Catholic Liturgy reminds us, during  these four weeks, of the time during which the world was without Jesus.   This Mediator we now await, since we can go to God only through Him, we implore Him to hasten His coming.   To request for Mass Intentions, please email:  info@celticcrossministry.com  or email:  sjechapel@gmail.com To send a humble donation, please donate at:   www.celticcrossministry.com