Today, we pray for the gift of the Spirit of Fortitude (courage), which helps us to stand up for the truth of the Faith even in times of trouble and persecution. Fourth Day:Come, O Blessed Spirit of Fortitude, uphold my soul in times of trouble and adversity, sustain my efforts after holiness, strengthen my weakness, … Continue reading Novena to the Holy Ghost in Preparation for Pentecost: Day 4 →

Today, on this 3rd day of the novena, we pray for the gift of the Spirit of Piety, which moves us to a loving reverence for God as our Father, and also helps us to respect others as children of God, just as we ourselves are. Third Day:Come, O Blessed Spirit of Piety, possess my … Continue reading Novena to the Holy Ghost in Preparation for Pentecost: Day 3 →

On this second day of the novena to the Holy Ghost, we pray for the gift of the Spirit of Holy Fear, which allows us to love God so much that we fear offending Him in any way. This is unlike servile fear, which would mean that we are afraid of God, which is the … Continue reading Novena to the Holy Ghost in Preparation for Pentecost: Day 2 →

For the next nine days, we should prepare for the feast of Pentecost by praying this novena: Pray especially starting on the day after Ascension Thursday, ending on the Saturday before the Feast of Pentecost First Day:Almighty and eternal God, Who hast vouchsafed to regenerate us by water and the Holy Ghost, and hast given … Continue reading Novena to the Holy Ghost in Preparation for Pentecost: Day 1 →

God mounts His throne to shouts of joy; a blare of trumpets for the Lord.Psalm 47:5 Today we celebrate a glorious day, the culmination of everything tied to Christ's mission on earth and the event that will set the stage for the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the Catholic Church at … Continue reading Ascension Thursday →

Woman, behold your son. Behold your mother. John 19:26-27 Just like we’ve done in years past, we crowned our Marian statue out front with a wreath of white flowers at the beginning of this month and She will continue to wear this wreath for the month of May. This is the month set aside by … Continue reading May: A Month for Our Blessed Mother →

In recent years, there has been evidence of a decline in reverence and respect shown to the Blessed Sacrament, which unfortunately and unintentionally is a result of reforms made post Vatican II. Reception of the Eucharist in the hand was introduced, altar rails were taken away, and even stand-alone kneelers were eventually phased out. Standing … Continue reading Showing Proper Reverence to the Blessed Sacrament →

Because it is the month of the Blessed Sacrament, I thought I’d share my post from last year about worthy reception of Communion and why it’s important. Once Joe Biden became our president, the question of his receiving the sacrament once again came into the news and so it is helpful to once again revisit … Continue reading Why Denying Communion to Those Who Break Away from Catholic Teaching is Practical and an Act of Mercy →

Via Catholic Restoration THE MONTH OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Since the 16th-century Catholic piety has assigned entire months to special devotions. The Church traditionally encouraged the month of April for increased devotion to Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. “The Church in the course of the centuries has introduced various forms of this Eucharistic worship which … Continue reading April Devotion: The Most Blessed Sacrament →

Happy Easter everyone! This is my reflection from a couple of years ago but it is just as prevalent today. He is truly risen, alleluia, alleluia! He is not here, He is risen. Behold the place where they laid Him.Mark 16:6 Happy Easter! My family and I had the privilege to attend the Easter Vigil … Continue reading Easter Sunday: Alleluia! He is Risen! →