From EWTN.com: Litany to the Sacred Heart of Jesus In 1899 Pope Leo XIII approved this Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for public use. This litany is actually a synthesis of several other litanies dating back to the 17th century. Father Croiset composed a litany in 1691 from which 17 invocations were used … Continue reading Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus–via EWTN →

The recent events surrounding the death of George Floyd have caused a lot of unfortunate unrest and further disregard for human life and civility. There are times when religion and the foundational aspects of our existence coincide with events in society and so they prompt a response from those within religious and evangelical circles. And … Continue reading It’s Time to Say It Loud and Clear: We Have a Problem With More than Just Race →

For those of you who receive the emails, I am publishing this correction: The article on the Month of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is from Catholic Restoration, not Catholicism Pure & Simple. My apologies for this error.

LFM comment: June is the month that Holy Mother Church has dedicated to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is an especially good way to counteract modern society's designation of June as "Pride month" for LGBTQ+ individuals, as we entrust all to the love and mercy of the Sacred Heart and invite all to … Continue reading The Month of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus →

Although the month of May has come to a close, since today is the memorial of Mary as Mother of the Church, I thought I'd repost one of my posts from August about Mary and why we need Her. Since the month of August is the month dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and … Continue reading Why Do We Need Mary? →

Today, on this last day of the novena, we pray for the gift of the fruits of the Holy Ghost, that they may fill us and aid us in our day to day struggles to serve God. We also pray an act of consecration to the Holy Ghost. Ninth Day:Come, O Divine Spirit, fill my … Continue reading Novena to the Holy Ghost in Preparation for Pentecost: Day 9 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Today, we pray for the gift of the Spirit of Knowledge, which helps us to discern God's will and to know the vanity of the things of this world, so that we will only use them for the glory of God. Fifth Day:Come, O Blessed Spirit of Knowledge, and grant that I may perceive the … Continue reading Novena to the Holy Ghost in Preparation for Pentecost: Day 5 →