Le Mans is indeed the name of a province in France, and, like its mother country, it has existed for a very, very long time. Le Mans is probably better known for its famous 24 Hour race, (starring the Ford’s GT40). However, this province, also like France as a whole, has its very historic CatholicContinue reading “The Catholic History of Le Mans (and Other Parts of France)”
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Commentary on Daniel III (The Miracle of Babylon’s “Fiery Furnace”)
We often have “principles” that we abide by, but how often do we abide by them? And how faithful are we to our own promises and resolutions, especially those made to God? There is, therefore, a “Principle of principles”, that is, the principle that we must not be afraid to stand by our principles. WhenContinue reading “Commentary on Daniel III (The Miracle of Babylon’s “Fiery Furnace”)”
List of Epistles and Gospels during Lent
EASTER SUNDAY (PASCHAL SUNDAY) EPISTLE: 1 Corinthians. v. 7-8 GOSPEL: Mark xvi. 1-7
Psalm 86 (Psalm LXXXVI) – Fundamenta Ejus
The foundations thereof are in the holy mountains: The Lord loveth the gates of Sion above all the tabernacles of Jacob. Glorious things are said of thee, O city of God. I will be mindful of Rahab and of Babylon knowing me. Behold the foreigners, and Tyre, and the people of the Ethiopians, these were there. ShallContinue reading “Psalm 86 (Psalm LXXXVI) – Fundamenta Ejus”
List of Wholesome Classical Music Pieces
There are so many classical music pieces composed throughout the middle ages, as well as the centuries up to now. Ave Verum Corpus (Mozart) ─ This is a beautiful piece of Church music forever in her treasury; it is sung during Maundy Thursday in honor of Our Lord’s instituting The Most Blessed Sacrament of TheContinue reading “List of Wholesome Classical Music Pieces”
Mary’s Promises of the Holy Rosary
These are the following promises of the Holy Rosary made by Mary herself, as revealed to St. Dominic and Blessed Alan de la Roche. Mary, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, pray for us, now, and at the hour of our death! Amen.
Prayer of the Nine-Month Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe (12 March to 12 December, 2024)
O Virgin Mother of God, we fly to your protection and beg your intercession against the darkness and sin which ever more envelop the world and menace the Church. Your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, gave you to us as our mother as He died on the Cross for our salvation. So too, in 1531, whenContinue reading “Prayer of the Nine-Month Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe (12 March to 12 December, 2024)”
Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus – Outside the Church There is No Salvation
Nostra Aetate means “in our time”. The first line of the document reads: “In our time, when day by day mankind is being drawn closer together, and the ties between different peoples are becoming stronger, the Church examines more closely her relationship to non-Christian religions.” (NA 1) This document speaks about Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, andContinue reading “Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus – Outside the Church There is No Salvation”
The Fatima Rosary Prayer – From sisterlucytruth.com
“Portuguese Language Friends of Sister Lucy Truth have uncovered the research that discovered the correct and original text of the “Oh my Jesus” prayer, that was meant to be placed at the end of each decade of the rosary. This prayer was revealed by Our Lady after the Vision of Hell was given to the three children on July 13, 1917.” – From sisterlucytruth.com
Psalm 129 – De Profundis (For the Holy Souls in Purgatory)
(Part said for the Holy Souls in Purgatory) V. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. R. And let perpetual light shine upon them. V. May they rest in peace. R. Amen. V. Let us pray. O God, The Giver of pardon and Lover of men’s salvation, we beseech Thee in Thy Clemency to grantContinue reading “Psalm 129 – De Profundis (For the Holy Souls in Purgatory)”
Under Mary's Mantle 