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)”
Category Archives: History
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
Epistle: Joel ii. Gospel: Matthew vi. Epistle: Isaias xxxviii. 1-6 Gospel: Matthew viii. (The Centurion’s Servant) Epistle: Isaias lviii. 1-9 Gospel: Matthew v. 43-48, vi. 1-4 Epistle: Isaias lviii. 9-14 Gospel: Mark vi. 47-56 Epistle: 2 Corinthians vi. 1-10 Gospel: Matthew iv: 1-11 (Jesus is tempted in the desert) Epistle: Ezechiel xxxiv. 11-16 Gospel: MatthewContinue reading “List of Epistles and Gospels during Lent”
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. Those who faithfully serve me by the recitation of the Rosary shall receive signal graces. I promise my special protection and the greatest graces to all those who shall recite theContinue reading “Mary’s Promises of the Holy Rosary”
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)
Out of the depths I have cried to thee, O Lord: Lord, hear my voice. Let thy ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication. If thou, O Lord, wilt mark iniquities: Lord, who shall stand it. For with thee there is merciful forgiveness: and by reason of thy law, I have waited forContinue reading “Psalm 129 – De Profundis (For the Holy Souls in Purgatory)”
