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 …
Preparing The Way of The Lord
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 …
Spicing up Your Prayer Life With Chaplet Devotionals
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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Pray The Novena to Saint Mary Magdalene
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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Pray The Holy Trinity Novena
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 …
Pray The Novena to The Sacred Heart of Jesus
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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Why Our Lady of Fatima Matters 108 Years Later
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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Pray The Annunciation Novena
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 …
Pray the Saint Joseph Novena
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 …
Pray the Saint Valentine Novena
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 …
O Come, O Come And Learn About
O Antiphons
Hey there, Most of the topics we cover are not totally unknown, but taking a closer look provides an opportunity to learn something new here or there. To deepen our relationship with Our Lord. Occasionally, I run across something that I managed to miss my whole cradle Catholic life. And that’s the case with this one. I stumbled upon the O Antiphons a few months ago and knew that I …
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O Antiphons
Getting Ready For World Rosary Day on October 7th
Hey there, Monday, October 7th has been designated as the first World Rosary Day. It coincides with the month of October that is dedicated to the Holy Rosary and October 7th, which is the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. “The event is a response to the request of Pope Francis in his letter to Archbishop Rino Fisichella for the Jubilee 2025, to ‘dedicate the year preceding the Jubilee event, …
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