August Devotion: The Immaculate Heart of Mary

The following post is from Catholic Restoration. Let us entreat the Immaculate Heart of Mary for Her intercession and protection. Today is also the feast day of St. John Eudes, who was instrumental in spreading the devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Let us ask for his intercession in drawing closer to our Blessed … Continue reading August Devotion: The Immaculate Heart of Mary

“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do”: Reacting to Pope Francis’s Motu Proprio

Last Friday, Pope Francis issued a new motu proprio restricting the use of the Tridentine Latin Mass, which undid the good of Pope Emeritus Benedict’s Summorum Pontificum. Now, bishops must approve the use of this form of the Mass, new traditional parishes that celebrate the Extraordinary Form cannot be formed, and if the bishop does … Continue reading “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do”: Reacting to Pope Francis’s Motu Proprio

Novena to the Holy Ghost in Preparation for Pentecost: Day 8

Today, we pray for the gift of the Spirit of Wisdom, which helps us to understand the greatness with which eternal rewards far surpass earthly things, and aids us in desiring these eternal goods rather than passing earthly ones. Eighth Day:Come, O Spirit of Wisdom, and reveal to my soul the mysteries of heavenly things, … Continue reading Novena to the Holy Ghost in Preparation for Pentecost: Day 8

Novena to the Holy Ghost in Preparation for Pentecost: Day 7

Today, we pray for the gift of the Spirit of Counsel, which helps us to incline our hearts toward the good and shun evil. It also aids in our discernment of God's will for our lives. Seventh Day:Come, O Spirit of Counsel, help and guide me in all my ways, that I may always do … Continue reading Novena to the Holy Ghost in Preparation for Pentecost: Day 7

Novena to the Holy Ghost in Preparation for Pentecost: Day 6

Today, we pray for the gift of the Spirit of Understanding, which helps us to know and believe the mysteries of our redemption and see things in the Light of God. Sixth Day:Come, O Spirit of Understanding, and enlighten our minds, that we may know and believe all the mysteries of salvation; and may merit … Continue reading Novena to the Holy Ghost in Preparation for Pentecost: Day 6