Author: Mother & Refuge

Miracle in America: Medical Report Confirms Another Nun’s Body Incorrupt

August 25, 2024

Following a months-long investigation, the bishop of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Missouri, has concluded that the body of a Midwestern nun buried in 2019 appears to be “incorrupt.” “Within the limits of what has been observed during this time, the body of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster does not appear to have experienced the decomposition that would…
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Australia Sends Its Next Sainthood Cause to the Vatican!

August 23, 2024

According to The Catholic Weekly, Archbishop Anthony Fisher “officially signed off on the final decree for the acts of the cause at Cathedral House, alongside members of the Eileen O’Connor tribunal and the historical commission, who hope the Servant of God will become Australia’s second saint.” So far, Australia has one canonized saint, Mary MacKillop. The…
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St. Michael’s Lent: A Guide to Prayer and Devotion During St. Michael’s Lent

August 17, 2024

Introduction St. Michael’s Lent is a lesser-known but deeply spiritual tradition within the Catholic Church, observed from August 15th (the Feast of the Assumption) to September 29th (the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel). This 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and penance is modeled after the more widely known Lenten season leading up to Easter.…
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Is the ‘Hail Mary’ in the Bible? A Deep Dive into Scripture

August 8, 2024

The “Hail Mary” is one of the most cherished prayers in the Catholic tradition, often recited during the Rosary and in times of personal devotion. But have you ever wondered about its origins? Is the “Hail Mary” actually found in the Bible? Let’s dive into Scripture to explore the biblical roots of this beautiful prayer.…
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Miraculous Infant of Prague Prayer

August 6, 2024

Jesus unto Thee I flee,Through Thy Mother praying Thee,In my need to succor me.Truly, I believe of TheeGod Thou art with strength to shield me;Full of trust, I hope of TheeThou Thy grace wilt give to me.All my heart I give to Thee,Therefore, do my sins repent me;From them breaking, I beseech Thee,Jesus, from their…
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How did St. Joseph die?

August 5, 2024

Little is known factually concerning the life of St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus. He is mentioned only a few times in the Gospels, and never says a word. However, most biblical scholars believe Joseph died prior to Jesus’ crucifixion. This is mainly due to the fact that Joseph was not present at the crucifixion and in…
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The Georgia church where Flannery O’Connor heard God

August 4, 2024

Sacred Heart in Milledgeville owes its existence to author’s forebears and will continue because of her. Sixty years after the death of Flannery O’Connor (August 3, 1964), the small Georgia church where she was a daily Communicant continues to focus on that which was perhaps most important to her: the Eucharist. Sacred Heart Church…
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Letter of Bishop Regarding Seer Pedro Regis (English Translation)

August 2, 2024

Download as PDF below Powered By EmbedPress Archdiocese of Feira de Santana Pastoral Letter to the Catholic faithful about the presumed apparitions of Our Lady in Anhanguera Bahia/BR. Ladies and Gentlemen, Grace and peace in Christ Our Risen Lord!“Devotion to the Virgin Mary originates, reflects and finds complete expression in the cult of Christ and,…
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Five tips for acquiring and maintaining peace of mind

July 31, 2024

od became a little child to save humankind and bring them peace. How can we make this peace our own throughout the year? According to St. Seraphim of Sarov, obtaining and keeping peace of heart is the primary objective of our Christian life. 1 ACCEPT AND REJOICE IN OUR POWERLESSNESS There are many reasons for losing…
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A PRAYER TO OBTAIN THE GRACE OF A DEVOUT LIFE

July 27, 2024

This prayer to obtain the grace of a devout life, has been attributed to one of the church’s greatest theologians, St. Thomas Aquinas, (pictured above) from the 13th century. It is found in The Raccolta, a famous manual of “prayers and devotions enriched with indulgences” published in 1957. Grant me, O merciful God, to desire eagerly,…
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