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Novena to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

July 11, 2011

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 […]

Pentecost Novena

June 6, 2011

Here is a Novena to the Holy Spirit in preparation for Pentecost Sunday. The Feast commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples after the ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ. Pentecost falls on the Seventh Sunday after Easter or 50 days from Easter Sunday (including Easter Sunday). The Feast Day for 2011 […]

Memorare of Saint Joseph

June 2, 2011

Remember, O most illustrious Patriarch St. Joseph, on the testimony of St. Teresa, thy devoted client, never has it been heard that anyone who invoked thy protection or sought thy mediation has not obtained relief. In this confidence I come before thee, my loving protector, chaste spouse of Mary, foster-father of the Savior of men […]

The Way of the Cross (The Stations of the Cross)

March 27, 2011

The Stations of the Cross are usually observed during Lent, especially on Lenten Fridays and most importantly on Good Friday. It is one of the most popular devotions for Roman Catholics. The devotion consists of meditating on 14 events which form the 14 stations of the cross. The purpose of this devotion is to focus […]

Short Novena to St. Joseph

February 27, 2011

The Feast of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary or Solemnity of Saint Joseph is celebrated on March 19th. St. Joseph’s day is also Father’s Day in some Catholic countries like Spain, Portugal and Italy. St. Joseph is the Patron Saint & Protector of the universal Catholic Church. Here is a short Novena […]

Annunciation Novena

February 12, 2011

The Feast of Annunciation is celebrated every year on March 25th, 9 months before Christmas (Dec 25th). The Archangel Gabriel greeted the Virgin Mary and brought her good news that by the power of the holy Spirit, she would become mother of Jesus Christ, our Lord. The Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin […]