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”)”

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”

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)”

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”

Just “be”?

Whatever God permits to happen to you in the present moment, whether it be spiraling thoughts that are weird or negative, all during a headache; not being able to complete an assignment on time or accidentally getting an easy question on an essay wrong due to a “slip-of-the-mind” or because of a slight mistake; beingContinue reading “Just “be”?”

Laudes Divinae (Divine Praises) – Latin and English

Benedíctus Deus. Benedíctum Nomen Sanctum ejus. Benedíctus Jesus Christus, verus Deus et verus homo. Benedíctum Nomen Jesu. Benedíctum Cor ejus sacratíssimum. Benedíctus ejus Sanguis pretiosíssimus. Benedíctus Jesus in sanctíssimo Altáris Sacraménto. Benedíctus Spíritus Sanctus, Sanctus Paraclítus. Benedícta magna Mater Dei, María sanctíssima. Benedícta sancta ejus et immaculáta Concéptio. Benedícta ejus Gloriósa Assumptío. Benedíctum nomen Maríae,Continue reading “Laudes Divinae (Divine Praises) – Latin and English”

“Prayer Suggested by Our Lord to Elisabeth Leseur [(May 18th, 1912)]”

“O my God, through The Precious Blood of Jesus and His Five Blessed Wounds, grant me today five graces: the conversion of a sinner, the conversion of a heretic, infidel, or Jew, the salvation of someone dying in peril of everlasting death, a vocation to the priesthood or to religious life, and, for some newContinue reading ““Prayer Suggested by Our Lord to Elisabeth Leseur [(May 18th, 1912)]””