Prayed on Wednesdays, Sundays, and every day during the Octave of Easter The First Glorious Mystery: The Resurrection Virtue: Faith Saint: St. Mary Magdalene--It was her great faith that saved her and caused her to turn from sin, as she is believed to have been the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1-11), as well as … Continue reading The Glorious Mysteries
The Mysteries of the Rosary
During this month, I'll be going through the mysteries of the rosary and offering a reflection for each of them, along with the virtue associated with each mystery and a saint we can pray to for each mystery to ask for their intercession along with Mary's. I'll start with just a brief overview of each group of … Continue reading The Mysteries of the Rosary
October Devotion: The Most Holy Rosary
*First of all, today is the feast day of the great founder of the Franciscan Order, St. Francis. As such, it is the name day and feast day of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. We should pray for him every day, but let us especially keep him in prayer today, his special day. October is the month … Continue reading October Devotion: The Most Holy Rosary
St. Therese of Lisieux–Patron Saint of Lumen Fidei!
On Tuesday, I posted a quote on our Facebook page from St. Therese's autobiography for her feast day in the new calendar but I didn't get a chance to actually do a post. So, I'm doing it today, which is her feast day in the old calendar. St. Therese is known for her Little Way, … Continue reading St. Therese of Lisieux–Patron Saint of Lumen Fidei!
The Holy Guardian Angels
Today, October 2, we celebrate the memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels. How often do you think of your guardian angel? Or even just say the Angel of God prayer? I'll admit, I often overlook my own guardian angel and even neglect to say that simple prayer. But in his homily this past Sunday, our … Continue reading The Holy Guardian Angels
Why Denouncing Vatican II Entirely is a Problem
I read a post a couple of weeks ago by a Catholic blog that I follow (which shall remain nameless) that shared a video by a traditional organization calling for the complete denouncement by faithful Catholics of Vatican Council II. In fact, the video's creator even went as far as to use the bold hashtag To Hell with Vatican II. To back … Continue reading Why Denouncing Vatican II Entirely is a Problem
Burke And Schneider Launch Crusade: The Six Amazon Errors — Catholicism Pure & Simple
From Gloria.tv (breaking news) Cardinal Raymond Burke and Bishop Athanasius Schneider have issued an[other] eight-page declaration against six “serious theological errors and heresies” in the Amazon Synod’s working document. They call on the faithful to engage in a crusade of prayer and fasting for forty days to prevent such errors of being approved. The suggestion … Continue reading Burke And Schneider Launch Crusade: The Six Amazon Errors — Catholicism Pure & Simple
The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross: Happy Easter! (sort of)
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! I didn't get a chance to post yesterday, but it's still kind of fitting to post on Sunday when we celebrate … Continue reading The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross: Happy Easter! (sort of)
The Devils Tremble Before the Name of Mary, Mother of God–via Catholicism Pure and Simple
"The devils not only fear but tremble at the very sound of her sacred name. As men fall prostrate with fear if a thunderbolt falls near them, so do the demons if they hear the name of Mary. The evil spirits greatly fear the Queen of Heaven, and flee at the sound of her name, … Continue reading The Devils Tremble Before the Name of Mary, Mother of God–via Catholicism Pure and Simple
On 9/11: The prayer of Pope Benedict XVI at Ground Zero – Catholic World Report
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. This is a prayer composed by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI that he prayed at Ground Zero in 2008. Eternal rest grant … Continue reading On 9/11: The prayer of Pope Benedict XVI at Ground Zero – Catholic World Report
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