Hey there, You know that feeling when you're trying to haul five grocery bags, your keys, and a toddler into the house at the same time, and someone asks, "Do you need a hand?" Your immediate reaction is probably, "No, I got it, I got it!" even as a jug of milk slips out from under your arm. We do the exact same thing with our prayer lives. We try to haul all our worries, stress, and …
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Hey there, When you say a prayer, I bet you’re actually saying 3 prayers. That’s because you begin your prayer with the sign of the cross. And you end your prayer with the sign of the cross. And you guessed it. The sign of the cross is a prayer! It’s been around for a long time … its origins go back to the early days of the church. So early on, all Christians were making the sign of …
Hey there, This Sunday, the Church celebrates Good Shepherd Sunday … the Fourth Sunday of Easter. It is also the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, a day set aside to pray that hearts will hear and answer the Lord’s call. When we hear the word vocation, many people think first of priests, deacons, sisters, and religious brothers. And rightly so. The Church urgently needs holy men and women …
Hey there, Christmas is only eight days away. Most of us are knee-deep in preparations ... or scrambling to catch up. Holiday decorating ... shopping ... and gift wrapping. Baking and meal planning. These are all part of the commercial side of Christmas, and they quickly fill our time and attention. Too often, they crowd out Advent and keep us from focusing on what truly matters. As …
Hey there, I’ve said it before ... I love everything about the Rosary. I love praying the Rosary. I love collecting Rosaries. And I even love making Rosaries. But lately, I’ve been seeing something new (well, new to me!) pop up on social media: Chaplets. Honestly, I don’t remember ever learning about Chaplets during my 12 years of Catholic school, so I guess it’s no surprise that …
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About The Novena to Saint Mary Magdalene Mary Magdalene is recognized as a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and often referred to as the "Apostle to the Apostles." According to the Gospels, she was a witness to Jesus’ crucifixion, burial, and resurrection, and was the first to encounter the risen Christ in John’s account (John 20:11-18). Freed by Jesus from seven demons (Luke 8:2), she became a …
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How to Pray The Holy Trinity Novena Pray the Holy Trinity Novena anytime, but it's especially appropriate in the 9 days leading up to The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Learn more by Investigating The Mystery of The Holy Trinity The word novena is derived from the Latin term novem, meaning nine. Novena is a nine day period of prayer to obtain special graces, to implore special favors, or …
About The Novena to The Sacred Heart of Jesus The Sacred Heart of Jesus Novena was given to us directly by the Lord. In 1672 He visited a young girl from France, now known as Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, numerous times and gave her this novena. Jesus made 12 promises to those who hold a true devotion to His Sacred Heart: I will give them all the graces necessary in their state of life. I …
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Hey there, Last Sunday we honored our Mothers. You know … the loving, caring, and nurturing women in our lives. They’re always ready to offer advice and teach us life lessons. They want the best for us. These are also traits of our heavenly mother, Mary. Mary wants us all to join her in heaven. And she’s ready to help us get there any way she can. One way she does this is to make …
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About The Annunciation of The Lord The Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and asked her to be Jesus's mother. Her response, "Let it be done to me according to thy word." The importance of the Annunciation is it’s marking of the beginning of the fulfillment of God’s promises and preparations. "Mary’s assent to the angel’s announcement was the beginning of Christ’s incarnation; God’s coming into the …
How to Pray The Saint Joseph Novena Pray the Saint Joseph Novena anytime, but it's especially appropriate in the 9 days leading up to his feast day on March 19th. Learn more about Why we Need St. Joseph Now More Than Ever The word novena is derived from the Latin term novem, meaning nine. Novena is a nine day period of prayer to obtain special graces, to implore special favors, or make special …
About The Saint Valentine Novena Saint Valentine was a 3rd Century Roman priest and martyr. He was arrested for helping Christians who were being persecuted by Claudius in Rome and for performing marriage ceremonies between young Christian couples in love. He was beaten with clubs and stoned and beheaded on February 14th, around the year 269. His feast day is on February 14th. Begin praying the …
