Adoramus te, Christe, et benedicimus tibi; quia per sanctam crucem tuam redemisti mundum.We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee; because by Thy Holy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world. Happy Easter! On this feast, we celebrate the exaltation of the instrument of our salvation. It was exalted on Easter Sunday just as Christ … Continue reading The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross: Happy Easter! (sort of) →

On the 19th anniversary of that tragic day that changed America forever, we continue to pray for the victims and their families, as well as for peace in our country and around the world. Eternal rest grant unto the victims, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls … Continue reading On 9/11: The Prayer of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at Ground Zero →

Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us. Let us ask for Her intercession in learning to unite our own trials and sufferings with those of Christ during His Passion. This is a great article from Catholic Restoration describing the history of this devotion. September Devotion: Our Lady of Sorrows Since the 16th century Catholic piety … Continue reading September Devotion: Our Lady of Sorrows →