About The Novena to The Precious Blood of Jesus In the Catholic Church, the month of July is dedicated to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus. It's our chance to reflect on the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus who shed his blood for the forgiveness of our sins and the redemption of our souls. Learn more about Deepening Your Devotion to The Precious Blood of Jesus How to Pray The Novena to The …
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Hey there, It’s hard to miss news coverage about the war going on in Ukraine. No doubt many prayer requests are being offered! Pope Francis decided it’s time to call on the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. So this Friday, March 25th the Pope will Consecrate Ukraine, Russia, and the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This may sound familiar. In 1917 Our Lady appeared to the …
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Hey there, Lent is exactly two weeks away so there’s no time like the present to finalize your Lenten preparation. We know there are three aspects to Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. We’ve covered each of these topics before, but none more so often than prayer. It makes sense since there are so many forms and methods of prayer. We pray in adoration, petition, intercession, …
Hey there, Candles are more popular than ever. In fact, it’s a $3+ billion industry in the US … and growing. When I was young, candles in my home were mostly decorative. With the addition of so many new scents, shapes, and colors, candles have become more functional in recent years. And in demand. The use of candles in Catholicism goes way back, initially as a necessity to provide light. …
About The Novena of The Miraculous Medal The Novena of The Miraculous Medal started on Monday, December 8, 1930, by Father Joseph A. Skelly, CM, founder of the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal, at The Miraculous Medal Shrine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Novena has been prayed at the shrine uninterrupted every Monday since then ... and continues today. Learn more …
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Hey there, Today is the 286th day of the year. That means so far, I’ve prayed the Holy Rosary 285 days in a row. You see, I set praying the Rosary daily as a New Year’s resolution this year. And for once, this is one I've actually kept. Before you get too impressed, I must admit I was also going to listen to Father Schmitz’s Bible in Year podcast and I dropped off that one several months …
Hey there, If you’re like me, you may not give Litanies too much thought. We pray them at Mass, but they remain within the walls of the church. Last week, we looked at all the titles of Our Lady in the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary. And that got me thinking. And wanting to know more. So this week’s issue of Genuflect brings Catholic Litanies out of Mass and into our private prayer …
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O Lord Jesus Christ, Who, before ascending into heaven, did promise to send the Holy Spirit to finish Your work in the souls of Your Apostles and Disciples, deign to grant the same Holy Spirit to me that He may perfect in my soul, the work of Your grace and Your love. Grant me the Spirit of Wisdom that I may despise the perishable things of this world and aspire only after the things that are …
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About The Novena to The Most Holy Face of Jesus The Holy Face of Jesus has to do with the compassion that Veronica showed to Jesus when she offered her veil to Him on the road to Calvary. It’s a devotion for reparations and adoration that was requested by Jesus in visions to Blessed Maria Pierina de Micheli. Learn more about Preparing For Lent With The Holy Face of Jesus. How to Pray The …
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About The Novena to St. Monica Saint Monica, also known as Monica of Hippo, is the mother of Saint Augustine of Hippo. She is perhaps best known for her conversion of her husband, mother-in-law, and her son, Augustine. Her feast day is on August 27. Begin praying the novena on August 18th to complete it in time for her feast day. But you can pray the novena anytime throughout the year to ask for …
About The Novena to Our Lady of Loreto In Loreto, Italy you'll find the Holy House of Loreto encased by the Basilica della Santa Casa. Tradition says that this house is the one that Mary was raised in in Nazareth ... the very house where the Angel Gabriel visited her at the Annunciation. The house was transported by angels to its final resting place in Loreto in the 13th century. Learn more …
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About The Saint Gertrude The Great Novena Saint Gertrude the Great was born on January 6, 1256 in Germany. She was a Benedictine Nun who died in 1301 a virgin. She was hailed as a mystic and a great theologian. She is the only woman Saint with the "The Great" title, which was bestowed on her by Pope Benedict XIV. Saint Gertrude is the Patroness of the West Indies and she is often invoked for …
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