“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”
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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”
Let’s Not Be Silly Over Billy – My Views on “Don’t Be Silly Billy”
“Thomas! Stop telling me what to do! You are a very bossy engine!” – Billy, “Don’t Be Silly Billy” Many fans of the wholesome television adaptation series, “Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends”, know that Billy has earned himself a reputation as a very annoying locomotive character. But why? “Don’t Be Silly Billy” is anContinue reading “Let’s Not Be Silly Over Billy – My Views on “Don’t Be Silly Billy””
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”
List of Catholic Patron Saints
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Quotes from Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, O.C.D.
“Without Me you can do nothing.” How many ambitions and points of honor, how much self-complacency, how many desires for self applause and for advancement in recognition of our personal worth are broken, like waves on the rocks, by these words!” – Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, O.C.D.
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