Saint Paul (Paul the Apostle) is commonly known as the “Apostle to the Gentiles“. According to the Acts of the Apostles (9-:1-19), his conversion to faith in Jesus took place in a profound life-changing experience on the road to Damascus, where he experienced a vision of the resurrected Jesus after which he was temporarily blinded. […]
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Let Nothing Disturb You
Here is a wonderful prayer by St. Teresa of Avila. This prayer is so simple yet meaningful. It strengthens the weak, removes all fears and calms our inner most torments. Let nothing disturb you; Let nothing frighten you, All things pass away. God never changes. Patience obtains all things. He who has God, finds he […]
The Benedictus
A canticle is a hymn taken from the Bible. The following Canticles are found in the New Testament :- The Canticle of Zachary (Benedcitus) – Luke 1:68-79 The Canticle of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Magnificat) – Luke 1:46-55 The Canticle of Simeon (Nunc dimittis) – Luke 2:29-32 The Benedictus is the Song of Zechariah or […]
A Prayer for Mothers
All-loving God, we give you thanks and praise for mothers young and old. We pray for young mothers, who give life and count toes and tend to our every need; May they be blessed with patience and tenderness to care for their families and themselves with great joy. We pray for our own mothers who […]
The Novena to the Divine Mercy
The Novena of Divine Mercy is recited on the nine days before the Feast of Mercy. The Feast of the Divine Mercy or Divine Mercy Sunday falls on the Octave of Easter (the Sunday immediately following Easter). This Novena is recited each day, starting from Good Friday. The novena prayers for each of the nine […]
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is a powerful prayer revealed by Lord Jesus Christ to Saint Maria Faustina. According to Sister Faustina’s visions, written in her diary, the chaplet’s prayers for mercy are threefold: to obtain mercy, to trust in Christ’s mercy, and to show mercy to others. The Lord encouraged everyone to say this […]
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