No Room at the Inn
Each morning, my husband reads to me from a little book entitled Eucharistic Gems – Daily Wisdom on the Blessed Sacrament. As many of you may know, The United States…
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Anointing of the Sick
In the Church’s Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, through the ministry of the priest, it is Jesus who touches the sick to heal them from sin – and sometimes…
Praying the Mass
The Church teaches that the Mass is the highest form of worship it has. The Eucharistic celebration always includes: the proclamation of the Word of God; thanksgiving to God the Father…
Novena
The word, “novena” comes from the Latin word novem, meaning nine. Novenas are a cherished and powerful tradition within the Catholic Church, offering the faithful a structured and focused way to…
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. — Matthew 16:24 We exalt the Cross because through it we have been redeemed.…
Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary
We tend to think of Mary as the Sorrowful Mother during Lent. We know from Scripture that she was there, standing at the foot of the Cross with the Apostle…
Our Lady of Sorrows
Mary was bestowed the title of ‘Our Lady of Sorrows’ to fully recognize the challenges and pain that she felt throughout her life. Her challenges were prophesied by Simeon, who…
Women of Hope – Doctors of the Catholic Church
Many women throughout salvation history have represented signs of holiness, love, and service to God. But only four of them hold the distinct title of Doctor of the Church. The…
Pope Saint Leo the Great
It is regrettable that so little is known about the early life of this man, who proved to be such an extraordinary shepherd of the Catholic Church. What we do…
St. Ambrose of Milan
St. Ambrose of Milan (Sant Ambroggio di Milano in Italian) has a particularly fascinating story. He was born around AD 339 in what is now Trier, Germany, the son of…
Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) is an incredible treasure of our faith. When promulgated by St. John II in 1992, it became the first universal catechism of the…
Doctors of the Catholic Church
What does it mean to be a “doctor of the church”? Who has been designated this title and why? The Doctors of the Church are men and women who are…
God Bless America!
For many, the month of July is all about summer fun, picnics, barbeques, road trips, and family vacations. But on this day, the Fourth of July, here in the United…
The Three O’clock Hour
In October 1937, in Cracow (Poland), Lord Jesus instructed Sister Faustina to venerate the hour of His death and to connect with Him in prayer referring to the value and…
Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Virgin of Fatima, Mother of Mercy, Queen of Heaven and Earth, Refuge of Sinners, we who belong to the Marian Movement consecrate ourselves in a very special way to your…
Come Holy Spirit
“Come, Holy Spirit, come by means of the powerful intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Your well-beloved Spouse.” This is a beautiful prayer invoking the Holy Spirit through the…
Prayers Before Confession
Come, Holy Spirit, enlighten my mind that I may clearly know my sins. Move my heart that I may be sincerely sorry for them, honestly confess them and firmly resolve…
Marian Doxology
The Marianist Doxology is a short prayer that celebrates the honor and glory given to the Holy Trinity through the Immaculate Virgin Mary. It is rooted in Marianist spirituality, which emphasizes…
The 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit Novena
The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit are, according to Catholic Tradition, wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of God. The standard interpretation has been the one that St. Thomas Aquinas worked out in…
How We Will Be Saved on the Last Day
Communion is a sacred moment, and the following meditation invites us to reflect on the significance of Jesus’ sacrifice and our relationship with Christ. It was written by Blessed Honoratus…