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, give … 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 LAST … 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: Novena to the Holy Ghost Pray especially starting on the day after Ascension Thursday, ending on the Pentecost First Day: Almighty and eternal God, Who hast vouchsafed to regenerate us by water and the Holy Ghost, and hast given us … 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 … Continue reading Ascension Thursday →

For the courage and strength to go forth and preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and for a return to Catholic Christian values in our society. Arise, O Lord, help us and redeem us for Thy Name's sake. Psalm 43:26.

For our country, and for all our government leaders, that they may work together to create laws that are truly just and uphold standards of charity and peace in our society. Arise, O Lord, help us and redeem us for Thy Name's sake. Psalm 43:26

For our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and for the liberty and exaltation of Holy Mother Church.

https://wp.me/p8cBMM-1q3 Per Catholic Restoration, today begins the Minor Rogations, the three days before Ascension Thursday where we ask God's forgiveness and plead for His help.

In  Part 1 of this two-part discussion on the three big exceptions that are often listed by people who say they are opposed to abortion, we discussed the instances of rape and incest. In this second part, I would like to discuss the life of the mother being in danger and why being for abortion and … Continue reading Rape, Incest, the Life of the Mother, and the Abortion Argument: Part 2 →