Saint Aloysius Gonzaga was a member of the Society of Jesus and died at the young age of 23, caring for the victims of Plague. Purity was his noble virtue. He had made a vow of chastity at the age of 9. His feast day is celebrated on June 21st. He is the patron saint […]
Prayer to St. Thomas the Apostle
St. Thomas was one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. He introduced Christianity in India. According to tradition, St. Thomas attained martyrdom at St. Thomas Mount in Chennai, India and is buried on the site of San Thome Basilica. He is the Patron Saint of India and of Architects and Builders. His Feast (Dukrana) […]
St. Andrew Christmas Novena Prayer
The St. Andrew Christmas Novena, also known as Christmas Anticipation Novena is prayed 15 times a day for 25 days beginning on the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle (Nov 30th) until the Eve of Christmas (Dec 24th). It is piously believed that whoever recites this novena prayer 15 times a day for 25 days […]
Prayer to St. Therese of Lisieux
Saint Therese of Lisieux (Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face), more popularly known as “The Little Flower of Jesus” is a Roman Catholic Saint and Carmelite nun who lived in France in the 19th century. She died at the tender age of 24. The world came to know St. Therese through her […]
Prayer to St. Martin de Porres
Saint Martin de Porres is a Roman Catholic Saint who lived between 1579-1639. He was a lay brother of the Dominican friary at Lima. He was well known for his humility and charity as well miraculous cures. He was kind and compassionate to the poor and the sick. He treated people without regards to their […]
Novena to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Our Lady of Mount Carmel is the title given to the Blessed Virgin Mary, in her role as patroness of the Carmelite Order. The Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (also known as the Brown Scapular), is the habit/garment of that Order. The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to St. Simon Stock holding the scapular […]
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