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Feast of the Holy Innocents

Today the Church remembers the Holy Innocents, the children mentioned in the gospel of Matthew, chapter 2:16-18.  When Herod realized that the wise men had tricked him, and were not returning to tell him where they had found the child … Continue reading

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A Divine Reminder Not to Skip My Rosary

“There is no problem, I tell you, no matter how difficult it is, that we cannot solve by the prayer of the Holy Rosary.” Patti Maguire Armstrong at the National Catholic Register: In my early thirties, I was not sure how … Continue reading

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Saint Anthony of Padua, pray for us!

Born into a noble family at Lisbon, Portugal, in 1195 (on August 15, it is believed), and baptized Fernando, the man we would come to know as St. Anthony was 15 years old when he entered the Canons Regular of … Continue reading

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Saint Agnes, pray for us!

On 21st January we honoured and remembered St. Agnes, virgin and martyr. Born in the year 291 AD, St. Agnes was solely devoted to the Lord Jesus Christ from a remarkably young age. Such was her love for the Lord … Continue reading

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How to Pray the ‘Christmas Novena’ That’s Been Said for 300 Years

An Italian priest named Father Charles Vachetta is credited with writing a novena in 1721 to inspire his parishioners during Advent. Today, that novena is known as the “Christmas Novena.” The nine-day prayer begins on Dec. 16 and concludes on … Continue reading

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St. Padre Pio and the Immaculate Conception of Mary

From RETURN TO FATIMA St. Pio of Pietrelcina’s loving meditation on the Immaculate Conception of Mary and his prayer to her: “From all eternity, Almighty God took delight in what was to be the most perfect work of His hands, … Continue reading

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The Signs a Soul is saved given to St Andrew Avellino

From Mary’s Blog: Born 501 years ago in Naples, his mother named him Lancelloto. He trained to be a lawyer and practiced for 10 years. One day in court, he uttered a mild lie and was filled with so much … Continue reading

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Demons claim a priest

St. Thomas Before the Cross, by Sassetta, Panel, 1423; Pinacoteca, Vatican From The Exorcists Diary: I showed a photo of a man dressed in casual clothes to one of our specially gifted people: I said, “What do you see?” She … Continue reading

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Amazing stories from Purgatory and the afterlife

From Mystics of the Church: Short stories of Purgatory – A remarkable collection of visits from the souls in Purgatory to various Saints and Mystics. “I know when you pray for me, and it is the same with all of the other … Continue reading

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Prayers for the Holy Souls and November Indulgences

Have you lost a loved one who passed away, or know someone who has? Prayers for souls in purgatory can help them! While we can derive great comfort from the hope that our loved ones are enjoying Eternal Life with … Continue reading

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Litany of the Saints

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Can You Introduce a Little of the Monastery into Your Day?

Most of us aren’t called to the cloister, but we can introduce a little of the cloister into our day. Praying for the good of the Church and the world is an apostolate we can all practice. May God lead … Continue reading

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Prayers to Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Prayer of Saint Simon Stock Thou who, with special mercy, look upon those clothed in thy beloved Habit, cast a glance of pity upon me. Fortify my weakness with thy strength; enlighten the darkness of my mind with thy wisdom; … Continue reading

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Feast of Saints Peter and Paul

Peter, who was named Simon, was a fisherman from Galilee. Jesus gave him the name Peter, which means ‘Rock,’ because he was to become the rock upon which Christ would build His Church. Among the Twelve, Peter was the first … Continue reading

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Prayers of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

O MARY, Virgin most powerful and Mother of mercy, Queen of Heaven and Refuge of sinners, we consecrate ourselves to thine Immaculate Heart. We consecrate to thee our very being and our whole life; all that we have, all that … Continue reading

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