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  • Prayer to Blessed Virgin Mary

    MOST holy Mary, Queen of heaven, I who was once the slave of the Evil One now dedicate myself to thy service forever; and I offer myself to honor and to serve thee as long as I live. Accept me for thy servant, and cast me not away from thee, as I deserve. In thee,…

  • Monday Prayer

    Heavenly Father, as this new week begins, I come before You with a grateful heart. Thank You for the gift of life, for Your mercy that is new every morning, and for the opportunities You place before me. Lord, guide my steps today. Help me to begin this week with faith, courage, and a renewed…

  • Prayer to St. Raphael for those struggling with chastity

    Prayer to St. Raphael for those struggling with chastity: “St. Raphael, Patron Angel of Purity, I beg you to plead with God for me, that I may always keep my life pure and holy. As thou didst guard the young Tobias from dangers of soul and body on his journey to a strange land, protect…

  • 5 Reasons to Have Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

    5 Reasons to Have Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary It Leads Us Closer to Jesus Virgin Mary always leads souls to her Son. Her heart is perfectly united to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Devotion to the Immaculate Heart deepens: Love for Christ Trust in God’s mercy Desire for holiness To love Mary’s…

  • 4 Simple Ways to Keep Evil Away

    4 Simple Ways to Keep Evil Away Exorcists teach that casting out evil is not enough—one must live a holy life to keep it from returning (cf. Mt. 12:43–45). Here are four key practices to keep the soul at peace with God: 1. Frequent Confession & Eucharist Sin opens the door to evil. Regular confession…

  • Prayer of Saint Faustina before the Eucharist

    Prayer of Saint Faustina before the Eucharist O Christ, let me glorify Your goodness and mercy to the last moment of my life, with every drop of my blood and every beat of my heart. Would that I be transformed into a hymn of adoration of You. When I find myself on my deathbed, may…

  • Sunday Prayer

  • The Seven Sacraments

    7 Sacraments 1. Baptism The first and foundational sacrament of initiation. Through water and the words “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,” a person is cleansed from original sin (and any personal sin, if an adult), becomes a child of God, and is…

  • The Devil Fears Eucharistic Adoration

    THE DEVIL FEARS EUCHARISTIC ADORATION The late and well-known exorcist of the diocese of Rome, Fr. Gabriele Amorth, managed to extract some shocking phrases related to Eucharistic adoration in his countless exorcisms. These words, torn from the demons, show the extraordinary power of being in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. • “Here He is,…

  • St. Padre Pio’s favorite prayer of petition

    St. Padre Pio’s favorite prayer of petition Typically, when someone asks us to pray for a specific intention, we have our “go-to” prayer. It might be the Rosary, an Our Father, or simply a heartfelt plea to God. St. Pio of Pietrelcina (more commonly known as “Padre” Pio) had his, which he prayed for everyone…

  • The Eucharistic miracle of St. Gregory the Great

    The Eucharistic miracle of St. Gregory the Great 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘶𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵, 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥, 𝘚𝘵. 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘩. The Catholic Church teaches that after the consecration takes place at Mass, the Eucharistic host substantially changes into the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus…

  • ANIMA CHRISTI

    ANIMA CHRISTI Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Keep me close to You always, Lord — now and forever. Amen Pause for a moment today and pray Anima Christi slowly.

  • Divine Mercy Sunday Homily by Archbishop of Cebu

    HOMILY | Graduation Mass – San Carlos Seminary College Acts 2:42–47 | 1 Peter 1:3–9 | John 20:19–31 Today, Divine Mercy Sunday, the Gospel brings us into a locked room. The disciples are afraid. They have failed. They are uncertain about the future. And into that locked room, Jesus comes… and His first words are:…

  • A True Divine Mercy Miracle of St Faustina

    Sister Gaudia from Poland, who is actually part of Saint Faustina’s community, was in my home town of Brainerd about a month ago. She was there with another sister, Sister Veritas. They spoke to my parish and told this true story that happened in Poland a number of years ago. A relatively young priest is…

  • 14 promises Jesus made to those who pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet

    Our Lord also made promises to those who pray his Divine Mercy Chaplet. Here are the 14 promises Jesus made to those who pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet: (1) “I promise that the soul that will venerate this image (of Divine Mercy) will not perish. I also promise victory over one’s enemies already here on…

  • A Miracle of Divine Mercy Wins Another Vocation

    Brendan O’Neill a successful business man came from a devout family. His mother had great devotion to the Divine Mercy. However because Brendan’s business took up a great deal of his day, he never had time for religion. Brendan knew about Divine Mercy from his Mother and had been gifted the Diary of St Faustina,…

  • Consecration Prayer to Jesus, the Divine Mercy

    Jesus, the Divine Mercy, I consecrate my entire life, from this day on, to You without reserve. Into Your hands I abandon my past, my present, and my future. From this day forward, make me a true follower of Your teaching. Let Your Divine Mercy Image protect my home and my family from all the…

  • A Prayer to Say Before the Holy Mass

    A PRAYER TO SAY BEFORE THE HOLY MASS Let me be a holy sacrifice and unite with God in the sacrament of His greatest love. I want to be one in Him in this act of love, where He gives Himself to me and I give myself as a sacrifice to Him. Let me be…

  • The Antidote to Temptation

    The Antidote to Temptation – When tempted to lie, do speak the truth (Ephesians 4:25). – When tempted to give up, do trust in God’s plan (Jer. 29:11). – When tempted to seek revenge, do forgive and let go (Mt. 6:14). – When tempted to doubt, do remember God’s faithfulness (Romans 8:28). – When tempted…

  • Prayer for World Peace and Healing

    Heavenly Father, We come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your mercy upon our world. Lord, bring peace where there is war, love where there is hatred, and hope where there is despair. Silence the voices of violence and soften hearts hardened by anger and pride. Heal the wounds of every nation, comfort those who…

  • Prayer to express your love of God by St. John Vianney

    𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘭 𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘎𝘰𝘥’𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦. St. John Vianney was a humble parish priest from France, who would spend hours and hours in the confessional each day. All of his actions were directed at the salvation of souls and motivated by his deep love of God. Below is a prayer he…

  • Rabboni – The Soul That Recognizes Christ

    “𝐑𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢!”— The Soul That Recognizes Christ In the quiet of the early morning, while the world was still wrapped in silence, a sorrowful soul lingered near the tomb. Mary Magdalene remained there, not out of curiosity, but out of love. She had followed her Lord unto Calvary, had witnessed His suffering, and now she came…

  • Jesus Says…

    JESUS SAYS I Am With You Always Matthew 28:20 Do Not Be Anxious Matthew 6:31-33 Do Not be Troubled John 14:27 Have No Fear Luke 12:4-7 I am the Way, the Truth and the Life John 14:6

  • Why should Catholics Carry a Mini-Sacramental Kit

    WHY SHOULD CATHOLICS CARRY A MINI-SACRAMENTAL KIT During the ancient times, Roman Catholics would carry with them not only rosaries but also sacramentals like holy water, exorcised-blessed oil, and exorcised-blessed salt. These “Weapons of Light” provide spiritual protection and benefits. Unfortunately, this practice is seldom seen today, even among Catholic youths. 1. Personal Use: Taking…