About The Novena For The Holy Souls in Purgatory The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines purgatory as a “purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven,” which is experienced by those “who die in God’s grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified” (CCC 1030). “This final purification of the elect . . . is entirely different from the punishment of the …
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While holding a Catholic Rosary, recite the prayers as indicated in the step-by-step instructions below. 1. The Sign of the Cross In the name of the Father, † and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen 2. Opening Prayers You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop …
Hey there, We’re all fighting battles of some sort. They may be related to health, a job, or relationships. We’re all invested in the matters of our government and the upcoming election. But whatever struggles we encounter, there’s one weapon given to us by the Blessed Virgin Mary … the Rosary. Today we celebrate the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. On this day we’re reminded of …
About The Novena to Our Guardian Angel We are each assigned our own Guardian Angel whose job is to protect us, to serve us, and ultimately, to help us get to heaven. The only catch is that we have recognize the signs and messages of our Guardian Angel ... and to ask for his help from time to time. Learn more about how to Follow Your Guardian Angel’s Lead. How to Pray The Novena to Our …
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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 …
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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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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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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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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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 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 …
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 …
