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  • SAINTS WHO BATTLED DEMONS

    1 – ST. ANTHONY THE GREAT St. Anthony the Great: “The lion was roaring, wishing to attack” A 3rd-4th century desert monk, we know about St. Anthony from a biography written by St. Athanasius called Life of St. Anthony. It says that when people would visit St. Anthony at his desert home, “they heard tumults,…

  • St. Charles Borromeo: Model of Reform, Courage, and Pastoral Care

    Charles Borromeo (Italian: Carlo Borromeo, Latin: Carolus Borromeus, 2 October 1538 – 3 November 1584) was the Archbishop of Milan from 1564 to 1584 and a cardinal of the Catholic Church. He was a leading figure of the Counter-Reformation combat against the Protestant Reformation together with St. Ignatius of Loyola and St. Philip Neri. In…

  • St. Francis’ Sermon to the Birds: A Reflection

    St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and ecology, is widely remembered for his love of all God’s creatures. One of the most famous stories from his life is his “Sermon to the Birds.” According to tradition, while walking with his companions near Bevagna, Italy, Francis noticed a large flock of birds. Inspired…

  • The Seven Joys of Mary

    The “Seven Joys of Mary” is a traditional Catholic devotion, celebrating seven especially joyful events in the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Here they are, along with a brief explanation for each: The Seven Joys of Mary

  • St. Agatha Kim A-gi: Witness of Simple Faith – A Martyr’s Story and Prayer

    Introduction St. Agatha Kim A-gi stands as a radiant, humble beacon among Korea’s revered Catholic martyrs. Her life, marked by simplicity, courage, and a steadfast devotion to Jesus and Mary, was woven into the tumultuous emergence of Christianity in Korea during the 18th and 19th centuries. Against the odds of social prejudice, intellectual limitation, and…

  • The Miraculous Medal Story

    Introduction One of the most beloved sacramentals in the Catholic tradition is the Miraculous Medal. Original, simple, and powerful, it has transformed lives, inspired conversions, and brought comfort and miracles to millions. Yet behind this medal lies a profound story—one that begins not with the medal itself, but with three extraordinary apparitions received by Saint Catherine…

  • A Dying Soldier and the Miraculous Medal

    A Dying Soldier and the Miraculous Medal In 1865, during the turmoil of the American Civil War, a young Protestant soldier lay gravely ill in the hospital of the Daughters of Charity in New Orleans. War had brought him far from home, and his soul was as battered as his body. The Sisters, caring for…

  • Saint Agatha Lin: Apostle of Faith, Courage, and Martyrdom in China

    Saint Agatha Lin (1817–1858) stands among the most inspiring figures in the annals of the Catholic Church’s mission in China. Her life story is a radiant testimony to the power of unwavering faith, purity of heart, and sacrificial love even amid intense persecution. In an era and region shadowed by suspicion toward Christianity, Agatha’s devotion,…

  • വിശുദ്ധ മാർട്ടിൻ ഡി പോറസ് – വിനയത്തിന്റെയും കരുണയുടെയും ആൾരൂപം

    ക്രൈസ്തവ വിശ്വാസത്തിന്റെ ചരിത്രത്തിൽ, സമൂഹം താഴ്ത്തി കണക്കാക്കിയവരിൽ നിന്നു തന്നെ ദൈവം എങ്ങനെ അത്ഭുതങ്ങൾ തീർത്തുവെന്നതിന് ഉജ്ജ്വലമായൊരു സാക്ഷ്യമാണ് വിശുദ്ധ മാർട്ടിൻ ഡി പോറസ്. ദൈവസ്നേഹവും മനുഷ്യസഹോദരത്വവും ചേർന്നു തീർന്ന ഒരു ജീവിതം — ദരിദ്രരെയും രോഗികളെയും ഉപേക്ഷിക്കപ്പെട്ടവരെയും തന്റെ സഹോദരങ്ങളായി കണ്ടെടുത്ത കരുണാനിധിയായിരുന്നു അദ്ദേഹം. ജനനവും കുടുംബ പശ്ചാത്തലവും മാർട്ടിൻ ഡി പോറസ് 1579 ഡിസംബർ 9-ന് പെറുവിലെ ലിമയിൽ ജനിച്ചു. അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെ പിതാവ് സ്പാനിഷ് വംശജനായ ഡോൺ ജോൺ ഡി പോറസ്, അമ്മ അന്ന…

  • Saint Martin de Porres: Apostle of Charity and Universal Brotherhood

    Introduction Saint Martin de Porres (1579–1639) is one of the most beloved and revered saints in the Catholic Church, celebrated not only for his extraordinary miracles and profound charity but also for his unwavering commitment to justice, humility, and compassion. Born in Lima, Peru, to a Spanish nobleman and a freed Black woman from Panama,…

  • All Souls Day Prayer

    In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Eternal Father, source of all mercy and redemption, on this All Souls Day, we come before You filled with hope and compassion for all who have gone before us. We ask You to grant eternal rest to our beloved…

  • Saint Agatha: The Enduring Martyr of Faith, Strength, and Miracles

    Introduction Saint Agatha of Sicily stands among the most revered and inspirational martyrs of the early Christian Church. Her story—a blend of legend and history—exemplifies steadfast faith, courage in the face of brutality, and an enduring legacy that stretches across centuries and continents. Venerated throughout the Christian world, especially in Italy and among those affected…

  • 🕊️ All Souls’ Day: A Journey of Remembrance, Hope, and Communion with the Departed

    “Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.May they rest in peace. Amen.” 🌿 The Gentle Dawn of November 2 There are days in the Church’s calendar that glow with the warmth of heaven — days when time itself seems to pause and breathe. All Souls’ Day, observed on…

  • Atheist Doctor Burns the Bible. But…

    Atheist Doctor Burns the Bible – But What He Saw in Surgery Moments Later Left Him Speechless Dr. Adrian Keller was one of the most brilliant surgeons in the city. In his late forties, tall, sharp-eyed, and always immaculately dressed in his white coat, he carried himself with the confidence of a man who had…

  • Prayer For Our Departed Loved Ones

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Dear God, with faith and hope I pray for the eternal welfare and well-being of my deceased loved ones, especially. Raise them up to the fullness of new life, and bring them to the company and perfection of your…

  • SUNDAY SERMON MT 16, 13-19

    പള്ളിക്കൂദാശാക്കാലം ഒന്നാം ഞായർ മത്താ 16, 13 – 19 സീറോ മലബാർ സഭയുടെ ആരാധനക്രമ വത്സരത്തിലെ അവസാനത്തെ കാലമായ പള്ളിക്കൂദാശക്കാലത്തിലേക്ക് നാമിന്ന് പ്രവേശിക്കുകയാണ്. ഇന്ന് പള്ളിക്കൂദാശക്കാലം ഒന്നാം ഞായർ. ഈ ഭൂമിയിൽ സ്ഥാപിതമായ ക്രിസ്തുവിന്റെ സഭയെ ഓർത്ത് ദൈവത്തിന് നന്ദിപറയുക, മിശിഹാ തന്റെ മണവാട്ടിയായി സഭയെ അവസാന വിധിക്കുശേഷം സ്വർഗ്ഗസ്ഥനായ പിതാവിന് സമർപ്പിക്കുന്നത് അനുസ്‌മരിക്കുക, യുഗാന്തത്തിൽ സഭ അവളുടെ മക്കളോടൊപ്പം സ്വർഗീയ ജറുസലേമാകുന്ന നിത്യസൗഭാഗ്യത്തിൽ എത്തിച്ചേരുന്നതിന്റെ മുന്നാസ്വാദനം അനുഭവിക്കുക എന്നീ ലക്ഷ്യങ്ങളാണ് പള്ളിക്കൂദാശക്കാലത്ത് നാം മനസ്സിൽ…

  • ✨ All Saints’ Day: A Symphony of Holiness

    “Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.” — Matthew 5:12 Editorial Prelude Every November 1st, the Church around the world bursts into a radiant hymn — a celebration not of earthly fame but of heavenly glory. All Saints’ Day is that luminous pause in the rhythm of our calendar, when…

  • Jemimah Rodrigues: Faith, Fight, and the Knock That Shook the World

    There are victories that belong to scoreboards — and then there are victories that belong to souls. On October 30, 2025, at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, India’s Jemimah Rodrigues produced one of those rare moments when sport and spirit collided. Her unbeaten 127 runs against Australia in the ICC Women’s Cricket World…

  • All Saints Litany and Prayers

    ALL YOU HOLY SAINTS, PRAY FOR US! Lord, have mercy on us! CHRIST, have mercy on us. LORD, have mercy on us. CHRIST, hear us. CHRIST, graciously hear us. GOD, THE FATHER OF HEAVEN, have mercy on us. GOD THE SON, REDEEMER OF THE WORLD, have mercy on us. GOD THE HOLY GHOST, have mercy…

  • St. Teresa of Avila’s haunting vision of Hell

    Teresa writes in her autobiography about a frightening vision she had of Hell and how it haunted her the rest of her life. When writing the vision down she experienced the same bone-chilling feelings run throughout her body. 𝘐 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘺𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧, 𝘢𝘴 𝘐 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵, 𝘱𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘭. 𝘐 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘳𝘥’𝘴…

  • The Power of the Saints’ Intercession During Exorcism

    According to Fr. Al E. Parthenos an exorcist from the Diocese of Dumaguete, two days before All Saints’ Day, a woman in her late 20s came for her follow-up prayer session. It was already her fifth time. After some introductory prayers, they invoked the help of the saints in heaven. They started with Padre Pio,…

  • 𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹…

    Saint Mary of Egypt is also known as Maria Aegyptica, and was born in Egypt. At the age of twelve she ran away to the city of Alexandria where she lived an extremely dissolute life, prostituting herself. In her Vita, she states that she often refused the money offered for her sexual favors, as she…

  • All Saints’ Day Prayer

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Dear God, thank you for the example of the saints. I desire to join in their company, worshipping you forever in heaven. Please help me follow their footsteps, and yours, Jesus Christ. Please help me to conform myself to…

  • Novena for the Dead | Day 7

    Seventh Day, Novena for the Dead In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Eternal Father, turn your merciful gaze upon the souls suffering in purgatory, who are enfolded in the most compassionate heart of Jesus. I beg you, by the sorrowful passion of Jesus, your Son,…