About The Novena to The Archangels The three Archangels were created by God at the dawn of time to be his messengers and servents. We know about the Archangels from the Bible where they are named Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. Their names have special meaning: Michael - "Who is like God?” Gabriel - “God’s Power” Raphael - “God’s Doctor” Learn more about Getting to Know the …
Pray The Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows
About The Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows Our Lady of Sorrows refers to the Blessed Mother of our Lord, Mary, and the intense pain and grief she exprienced during the passion of Christ, but also throughout her life. There are seven specific sorrows, each one considered a spear to Mary's heart: The Prophecy of Simeon - “And you yourself a sword will pierce” (Lk 2:35) The flight of the Holy …
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Pray The Novena to Saint Augustine of Hippo
About The Novena to Saint Augustine of Hippo Saint Augustine was born in 354 and died in 430 A.D. He was one of the four original Latin Doctors of the Church and is the patron saint of searchers, brewers, printers, theologians, and against tired eyes. Saint Augustine's mother was Saint Monica who prayed incessently for her son who lived a life of sin. Her prayers were answered when he …
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Novenas But Were Afraid to Ask
Hey there, Okay, so maybe you’ve not been afraid to ask about novenas. And given the lack of discussion about novenas, you probably didn't even want to know everything about them. But take heart my friends, novenas are beginning to grow in popularity. This chart shows the trend in Google searches for the term "novena" since 2004. Though I had heard of novenas all my cradle Catholic …
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Pray the Novena to Saint Maria Goretti
About The Novena to Saint Maria Goretti Maria Goretti died at the tender age of 11, making her the youngest canonized Saint. She was killed by a neighbor boy because she thwarted his attempts to rape her, saying it was a sin. Though considered a martyr for the manner in which she died, Maria is best known for her forgiveness of her killer. A half million people attended Maria's canonization in …
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Pray the Novena to John The Baptist
About The Novena to John The Baptist John the Baptist was the prophet God chose to be the immediate predecessor to Jesus Christ. According to scriptures John first met Jesus in utero when Mary visited Elizabeth and baby John leapt for joy at the sound of Mary's voice. Saint John the Baptist is the patron Saint of many different subjects, including builders, tailors, printers, baptism, …
The Anima Christi Prayer
The Anima Christi Prayer is often attributed to Saint Ignatius of Loyola, but its origin is uncertain. It dates back to the 14th century and was included in prayer books long before St. Ignatius featured it in his classic work Spiritual Exercises in the 16th century. Anima Christi is Latin for “Soul of Christ” and this beautiful prayer is often recited before or after receiving Holy …
Christmas Greetings From Genuflect
Hey there, I wish you and yours a very merry and blessed Christmas today, and in the coming weeks as we celebrate the Christmas season. I'm taking some time off to celebrate and enjoy my family. Genuflect will be back on Jan. 8th. But here's a look back at last year's issue for finding joy in your life ... I pray especially for those who find that a little tough right now. God Bless and …
Prayer to Place Yourself in The Presence of God
O almighty and eternal God, whose majesty filleth heaven and earth, I firmly believe that thou art here present; that thy adorable eye is on me; that thou seest and knowest all things; and art most intimately present in the very centre of my soul. I desire to bow down all the powers of my soul to adore thee; I desire to join my voice with all thy blessed angels and saints; to praise thee and …
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Top Resources For Supercharging Your Prayer Life
Hey there, Back in January we looked at ways to upgrade our prayer life. Those were all great resources. I know my prayer life has been enriched. But we didn’t even touch on The Liturgy of the Hours. In case you are not familiar, The Liturgy of the Hours (or Divine Office) are the prayers that priests are required to pray every day. They go all the way back to the time of Jesus and …
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This Week’s Top Resources For Hearing The Lord’s Call
Hey there, There was a lot going on last Sunday. Of course, we celebrated our mothers. And it was Good Shepherd Sunday. Sunday was also the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. The US Conference of Bishops says this about Vocations Sunday: “While appreciating all vocations, the Church concentrates its attention this day on vocations to the ordained ministries (priesthood and diaconate), to …
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The Good Friday Prayer
I recently learned about The Good Friday Prayer. My Aunt mentioned it to me ... said she knew my mother prayed it. So I'm not sure why I'm only now hearing about it. But I'm glad to know about it now ... I plan to begin this tradition on Good Friday. And I'm happy to pass it along in case it's new to you too. The Good Friday Prayer Oh my Lord Jesus, I humbly beg of thee, by the …
