Tag Archives: St Alphonsus Liguori

Hymn: O Sacred Head Surrounded

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

The hymn is based on a long medieval Latin poem, Salve mundi salutare, with stanzas addressing the various parts of Christ’s body hanging on the Cross. The last part of the poem, from which the hymn is taken, is addressed … Continue reading →

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Mary meets Jesus on the way to Calvary

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

CP&S comment. Yesterday, Friday in Passion Week, we celebrated the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady. Today, Saturday, always traditionally dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, let’s concentrate on the pain and anguish of her Immaculate Heart when she met her … Continue reading →

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Stations of the Cross – by St Alphonsus Liguori

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

The fullness of Catholicism is so beautiful and life giving. The Catholic Church is the channel of grace for the world. The Stations of the Cross, also known as the Way of the Cross (in Latin, Via Crucis) is a … Continue reading →

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“In nomine Jesu omne genu flectatur”

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Philippians 2:9-11  “Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under … Continue reading →

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Is the Coronavirus a Punishment for Our Sins?

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

by John Horvat II on ‘America needs Fatima’ Could the current coronavirus crisis be a chastisement for our sins? This provocative question is a non-starter with many who prefer to think of God in warm and fuzzy terms. On the … Continue reading →

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The Devils Tremble Before the Name of Mary, Mother of God

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

“The devils not only fear but tremble at the very sound of her sacred name. As men fall prostrate with fear if a thunderbolt falls near them, so do the demons if they hear the name of Mary. The evil … Continue reading →

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A Few Thoughts From The Saints On Chastity/Holy Purity

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

First point to recall is Ven. Fulton Sheen’s perceptive observation: And little St Jacinta of Fatima’s warning: ”More souls go to Hell because of sins of the flesh than for any other reason.” Therefore … ”If you desire to be … Continue reading →

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Wednesday General Audience: St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori.

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Gertrude

Benedict XVI blesses the faithful during this morning’s general audience (AP) (Vatican Radio) Pope Benedict XVI resumed his weekly appointment with pilgrims this Wednesday, who packed into Castel Gandolfo’s tiny “Freedom Square” to hear the Pope’s latest installment in his … Continue reading →

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