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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)”

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”

Quotes From Fr. John Hardon, S.J.

“There is no such thing as chance or coincidence. In our lives, everything, comma everything, comma everything is part of the Providence of God. Meaning what? Everything in our lives is God’s way of providing the means we need to reach our heavenly destiny.” – Fr. John Hardon “Holiness is selfless charity. Selflessness.” – Fr. John Hardon “TheContinue reading “Quotes From Fr. John Hardon, S.J.”

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”

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”