Lucifer: The Fallen Angel | I saw Satan like lightning falling from heaven

According to the Bible, the story of Satan’s fall from heaven is described in the book of Isaiah and the book of Revelation. It is said that before the creation of humanity, there was a rebellion in heaven led by the archangel Lucifer, who was one of the most beautiful and powerful angels. He became proud and arrogant, desiring to be worshiped like God himself, and sought to overthrow God and take His throne. But God, who is all-knowing and all-seeing, knew of Lucifer’s rebellion and cast him out of heaven along with a third of the angels who followed him. They were banished to the earth, where Lucifer became known as Satan, which means “adversary” or “enemy.” Satan and his followers continued to rebel against God, tempting and deceiving humanity in an attempt to turn them away from God and towards evil. But God promised to send a savior who would conquer Satan and redeem humanity, and this promise was fulfilled through the coming of Jesus Christ. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK3zumP2W3s&t=139s

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Mary the Dawn, Christ the Perfect Day

Mary the dawn, Christ the Perfect Day;Mary the gate, Christ the Heavenly Way! Mary the root, Christ the Mystic Vine;Mary the grape, Christ the Sacred Wine! Mary the wheat, Christ the Living Bread;Mary the stem, Christ the Rose blood-red! Mary the font, Christ the Cleansing Flood;Mary the cup, Christ the Saving Blood! Mary the temple, Christ the temple’s Lord;Mary the shrine, Christ the God adored! Mary the beacon, Christ the Haven’s Rest;Mary the mirror, Christ the Vision Blest! Mary the mother, Christ the mother’s SonBy all things blest while endless ages run.

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A Prayer Before the Reading of Any Part of the Holy Scriptures

Come, O Holy Spirit, fill the hearts and minds of thy faithful servants, and inflame them with the fire of thy divine love. Let us pray O God, who by the inspiration of the Holy Ghost, didst instruct the hearts of thy faithful servants; grant us in the same Spirit, to discern what is right, and enjoy his comfort for ever, Through our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth one God, with thee and the same Spirit, world without end. Amen.

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5 Benefits of the Entire Rosary

When you pray the Holy Rosary, you have Our Lady’s hand in your hand. When you pray the Holy Rosary, you have the power of God in your hands. “Consueverunt Romani Pontifices” is a papal bull by Pope Pius V issued on September 17th, 1569 on the power of the Holy Rosary, even before the great Catholic victory at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571. The darkness of heresy began to be dispelled, and the light of the Catholic Faith to be revealed. Sodalities for this form of prayer began to be instituted in many places by the Friars of the same [St. Dominic] Order … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVzFNHopaPA

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Universal Prayer for All Things Necessary for Salvation | by Pope Clement XI., A.D. 1721

Composed by Pope Clement XI., A.D. 1721 O My God, I believe in thee; do thou strengthen my faith. All my hopes are in thee; do thou secure them. I love thee; teach me to love thee daily more and more. I am sorry that I have offended thee; do thou increase my sorrow. I adore thee as my first beginning; I espouse after thee as my last end. I give thee thanks as my constant benefactor; I call upon thee as my sovereign protector. Vouchsafe, O my God, to conduct me by thy wisdom, to restrain me by thy justice, to comfort me by thy mercy, to defend me by thy power. To thee I desire to consecrate all my thoughts, works, actions, and sufferings; that henceforward I may think of thee, speak of thee, refer all my actions to thy greater glory, and suffer willingly whatever thou shalt appoint. Lord, I desire that in all things thy will may be done, because it is thy will, and in the manner that thou willest. I beg to thee to enlighten my understanding, to inflame my will, to purify my body, and to sanctify my soul. Give me strength, O my God, to expiate my offences, to overcome my temptations, to subdue my passions, and to acquire the virtues proper for my state. Amen

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The Most Motivating Talk I’ve Ever Heard – Father Mike Schmitz

Fr. Mike Schmitz is the director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Duluth as well as the Chaplain for the Newman Center at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. After attending the Saint Paul Seminary and being ordained in 2003, Fr. Mike began sharing the good news through weekly homilies and short video messages, all of which can be found through Ascension Presents. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6gPK1OoVjs&t=9s

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Miraculous Infant of Prague Prayer

Composed by Rev. Cyrillus a Matre DeiThe first and most devoted venerator of the Holy Infant of Prague 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 bonds to free me.Firm my purpose is to mend me;Never more will I offend Thee.Wholly unto Thee I give me,Patiently to suffer for Thee,Thee to serve eternally.And my neighbor like to meI will love for love of Thee.Little Jesus, I beseech Thee,In my need to succor me,That with Joseph and with MaryAnd the angels, I may TheeOnce enjoy eternally.

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The Cross Remains, Will You? | Catholic Motivation

A moving sermon given by Fr. Jonathan Meyer from All Saints Parish. A tribute to the beautiful Cathedral of Notre Dame, which was so tragically burned down on April 15, 2019. The golden cross in the sanctuary remained firm when firefighters opened the doors to the cathedral after the fire. What a powerful lesson to remain close to the cross, to embrace every opportunity of carrying our own, paving the way to our sainthood. Be strong in the faith and do not waver as the storms and passions batter our soul in this valley of tears. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTYwiTj2uAU

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