Today, July 17th we begin the Nine Day Novena to St. Anne/Ann/Anna, mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grandmother of Jesus Christ. The Feasts of St. Anne and her husband St. Joachim are celebrated on July 26th. St. Anne is the patron of childless couples, homemakers and grandparents. She is invoked for safe and […]
Aspirations to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Today, June 7th 2013 is the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. This feast is celebrated on the 19th day after Pentecost Sunday. Today also happens to be the First Friday of the month. The first Friday of every month is set apart for devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus which includes […]
The Month of May dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary
May is such a beautiful month. The whole month is dedicated to our Blessed Lady, Mother of God. The pious practice of honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary during the entire month of May has been especially recommended by many Popes. Mary is our loving mother. Her maternal heart is full of love and mercy for […]
Novena Prayer to Our Lady of Fatima
Our Lady of Fatima is a title of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In the year 1917, Our Lady appeared to 3 shepherd children at Fatima, Portugal. The three children were Lucia Santos, Blessed Jacinta Marto and Blessed Francisco Marto. This Marian Apparition was approved by the Holy See in 1930. Today, the Sanctuary of Our […]
Novena to Saint Gianna
Saint Gianna Beretta Molla is a Saint close to my heart. In fact, she is my Patron Saint for 2013. St. Gianna was an Italian physician, a wife and a loving mother. She is best known for refusing both an abortion and a hysterectomy when she was pregnant with her fourth child, despite knowing that continuing […]
Blessed Mother Teresa Prayer
Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta was beatified on 19th October, 2003 by Pope John Paul II. Her Feast day is celebrated on 5th September. In preparation for her feast day, here is a prayer for growing in charity, service and love. Gracious God, You offered the world a powerful example of Christian love in action […]
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