The Catholic History of Le Mans (and Other Parts of France)

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)”

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”

Quotes from Fr. Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange

“Only in heaven shall we see how wisdom is identical with God’s utterly free good pleasure; how, for all its freedom, this good pleasure is by no means a caprice, since it is penetrated through and through by wisdom.” – Fr. Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange “Nothing comes to pass either in the material or in the spiritualContinue reading “Quotes from Fr. Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange”

Quotes From Fr. Hardon, S.J., Servant of God

“How are we to return this love that Christ had for us and presently has for us? By totally and constantly conforming, submitting and surrendering our lives to Him. This is the sacrifice God wants of us during our lives – allowing Him to move our wills.” – Fr. John Hardon “Never question God’s dealingsContinue reading “Quotes From Fr. Hardon, S.J., Servant of God”

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

Quotes from Fr. Johannes Tauler

“No one can fully understand how ready God is to receive our souls, meeting us every instant halfway and with all eagerness as we advance toward Him. How does it happen that we hold back, and that we refuse this invitation, that we do it so often and for such frivolous reasons?” “A man onceContinue reading “Quotes from Fr. Johannes Tauler”