Category: Devotions

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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Chaplet of the Ten Virtues of the Blessed Virgin Mary

July 26, 2024

A Glory to BeholdMary’s Ten Evangelical Virtues are typically presented in the shape of a Ten-ray star. A prime example of such Marian iconography can still be seen on the ceiling of an 18th century Marian Church in Gozlin, Poland.Above all, the star has great spiritual meaning, but it is also significant for our edification.…
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Practical Guide to Be Consistent in Prayer Life

July 21, 2024

Consistency in prayer is essential for deepening your relationship with God and nurturing your faith. Here’s a practical guide to help you maintain a regular prayer life: 1. Set a Specific Time for Prayer Morning Offering: Start your day with a morning prayer. Offer all your thoughts, words, and actions to God. Evening Reflection: End…
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St. Padre Pio’s 3 Simple Weapons for Spiritual Warfare

July 20, 2024

In the life of a devout Catholic, the concept of spiritual warfare is ever-present. We are constantly reminded of the battle between good and evil, light and darkness, and the need for steadfastness in our faith. St. Padre Pio, a revered saint and mystic, provides profound insights into this struggle. Known for his piety, miracles,…
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The Number 13 Belongs to Mama Mary?

July 13, 2024

Is 13 really that unlucky? Or actually ‘Holy’ for it belongs to Mama Mary? ‘Friday the 13th’ day. The ‘unlucky’ truth is that, most of us are conditioned to think of this day is the unluckiest day for it falls under the ‘unluckiest’ number: 13. The number ’13’ is oftenly associated to badlucks. Several buildings…
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Prayer for Rosa Mystica | To be said Daily with Petitions and Compulsory for the 13th of Every Month

July 12, 2024

This prayer is very efficacious if said daily with petitions and compulsory for the 13th of every month for the hour of Graces veneration of Maria Rosa Mystica. Three Hail Marys followed by: Mystical Rose, be Thou blessed, Mother of Divine Grace. Thou has given to the whole mankind Thy Divine Son, Jesus Christ, the…
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Prayer to Save Souls During the Warning

July 10, 2024

“O God the Almighty Father on behalf of your beloved Son Jesus Christ, and in commemoration of His death on the cross to save us from our sins, I beg you to save souls who cannot save themselves and who may die in mortal sin during The Warning. In atonement for the sufferings of your…
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How To Do Epiphany House Blessing| Chalking of the Doors

July 9, 2024

he traditional date of Epiphany is January 6, but in the United States it is celebrated on the Sunday between January 2 and January 8. It is a long-held Catholic tradition to bless one’s home on (or near) the celebration of the Epiphany by using chalk to write a special inscription above the home’s entrance.…
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Did You know the Oldest Marian Apparition?

July 3, 2024

Our Lady of the Pillar (officially in Spanish, Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza,) is recognized as the first Marian apparition in the history of Christianity and is the only one that happened while the Virgin Mary was still alive. Although it was technically a bilocation of Our Lady, because she was living with John…
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