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Posts by Catherine
The Liturgy of the Hours & Why Catholics Pray It
The Liturgy of the Hours, also called the Divine Office or Opus Dei (Work of God), is the daily prayer of the Catholic Church. Rooted in Scripture and ancient Christian tradition, it sanctifies the day…
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
The following is a beautiful (optional) opening prayer for The 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit Novena. O Holy Spirit, Divine Spirit of light and love, I consecrate to Thee…
Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit
The following is part of the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit Novena: which is prayed after the Act of Consecration to the Holy Spirit. These gifts, according to Aquinas, are…
Act of Consecration to the Holy Spirit
We ought to pray and invoke the Holy Spirit, for each of us greatly needs His protection and His help. The more a man is deficient in wisdom, weak in…
Deny Yourself and Take Up Your Cross
“If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it,…
I Am A Disciple
I am a part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have the Holy Spirit Power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has…
living Lent
God of compassion and renewal, As I journey through this season of Lent, I offer You the things I am choosing to set aside. You know the habits I cling…
Orecchiette
In a town that is spread over the tops and slopes of several hills, with quiet streets draped in bougainvillea and houses painted only in whitewash, is where a most…
Litany of Humility
The Litany of Humility was composed by Cardinal Rafael Merry del Val, who served as secretary of state to Pope Saint Pius X. This Catholic prayer is designed to help us cultivate…
Mary’s Fiat
“Mary’s Fiat” refers to the Virgin Mary’s consent to the angel Gabriel’s announcement that she would bear the Son of God. The Latin word fiat, meaning “let it be done”…
The Jesus Prayer
The Jesus Prayer is a simple yet profound invocation that expresses a deep plea for God’s mercy. This prayer serves as a tool for cultivating inner peace and fostering a deeper connection with God. It emphasizes humility and repentance, acknowledging our human sinfulness while invoking…
Recipe for Joy
If you are like many people, you might think that being happy and being joyful are the same thing, but there is a difference. We experience a sense of happiness…
Passata di Pomodoro
Tomato Passata or Passata di Pomodoro, as it is known in Italy, is made with only one ingredient – Tomatoes. Tomato passata is simply a tomato puree. There is, however,…
Chickpeas with Kale & Ricotta Salata
Chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans and cece in Italian, boast an impressive nutritional profile. Even though they’re small, these little legumes are an excellent source of fiber and protein and packed…
Surrender Novena
For the past several weeks, our “Women’s Circle of Faith and Friendship” has been reading the book, Wrapped Up – God’s Ten Gifts for Women. Drawing on both the deep…
Fragrance Prayer
Mother Teresa took a well-loved prayer poem by Cardinal John Henry Newman (1801-1890), originally titled “Radiating Christ” and changed the singular to plural, and prayed it every day after Communion…
Do it Anyway
The following is from a poster found on the wall in Mother Teresa’s Children’s home in Calcutta: People are often unreasonable, irrational and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are…
The Chaplet (Little Rosary) of the Seven Sorrows
The Rosary of the Seven Sorrows dates back to the fourteenth century. Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, appeared to St. Bridget of Sweden and revealed this Rosary devotion to her. However, it gained…
Manna From Heaven
In the Book of Exodus, manna was the miraculous food provided by God to the Israelites during their 40-year journey through the desert after escaping Egypt. It appeared each morning…