September: Month of the Sorrowful Mother: Stabat Mater: English.
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At the Cross her station keeping,
stood the mournful Mother weeping,
close to Jesus to the last.
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Through her heart His sorrow sharing,
all His bitter anguish bearing,
now at length the sword had passed.
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O, how
Could you please pray for my home health aide situation? I am 70, mostly in a wheelchair, disabled, and need an aide for tasks I simply can not do. I have been without an aide for 2 weeks and the agency has no prospect. Previous aides have been dishonest, expecting me to sign for
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Please watch your back. They want this kept quiet. Ex-CIA's are debunking this. I believe it because it fits the psychological profile of those involved. This is precisely how Israel acts and just how Russia would act: efficiently and silently.
Act of Consecration to Saint Philomena
(To be said on the 11th day of every month.)
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Illustrious Virgin and Martyr, St. Philomena, whose name and miracles are known even to the ends of the earth, graciously be pleased with the confidence we place in thy intercession, as we come
Urgent prayer request: New aide just left without notice after missing days with car problems. Please pray, as I need a new aide urgently. My sheets need changing and laundry is piled up. Thank you and God bless you.
I know so many people on here are going through real tragedies and trials right now. So I hate to ask prayers for an urgent problem which has arisen, but I need an answer, so could you spare a few prayers for my situation? Thank you so much. God bless you.
Ok, because I believe in honesty, though I hate showing pics of me in my deplorable condition, I will share pic my spiritual son took on phone while we were praying after I had received communion. Maybe I should put a warning that it is a disturbing pic?
April 28 Our Lady of Quito, Ecuador (1534)
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This miraculous image of Our Lady of Quito currently in the capital of Ecuador is said to date from the first Spanish settlement there in the year 1534. At the very least, it has certainly been venerated there for a long time, and is
DID SAINT PHILOMENA REALLY EXIST?
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One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is the following:
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Q. How can you still promote devotion to Saint Philomena? My Pastor (etc.) says she never existed and that was why she was removed from the Calendar of the Church!
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Act of Consecration to Saint Philomena
(To be said on the 11th day of every month.)
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Illustrious Virgin and Martyr, St. Philomena, whose name and miracles are known even to the ends of the earth, graciously be pleased with the confidence we place in thy intercession, as we come
October 13 Our Lady of Fatima Miracle of the Sun.
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The Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, appeared 6 times to 3 shepherd children; Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta; between May 13 and October 13, 1917. She came to the little village of Fatima which had remained faithful to the
Novena to St. Dymphna (short)
May 6 - 14
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O Lord God, Who has graciously chosen St. Dymphna to be the patroness of those afflicted with mental and nervous disorders and has caused her to be an inspiration and a symbol of charity to the thousands who invoke her intercession,
I have been a month without a home health aide and I truly need one. Previous ones did not wash their hands right and left dark streaks on towel, put my loads of laundry together in one, leaving a soap film that still has me broken out..... A new aide named Stacy is supposed to
I am in public housing. been praying for a winter comforter as I knew there might be blackouts this year. Now our heating pipes have burst in this building. Elevator out. No deliveries for food. Please pray
REMINDER: May 4, 2024 is the "First Saturday of the Month"
♥♥♥ "The Devotion to the Five First Saturdays" ♥♥♥
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The Great Promise of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Our Lady of Fatima)
Blessed Virgin Mary's words to Sr. Lucia Dos Santos:
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"...I promise to assist at the hour
Prayer to Saint Joseph in Time of Distress.
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We come to thee, O blessed Joseph, in our distress. Having sought the aid of thy most blessed spouse, we now confidently implore thy assistance also. We humbly beg that, mindful of the affection which bound thee to the Immaculate
Gemma Galgani: Patron Saint of those suffering with back pain, spinal injury or illnesses.
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Beginning in early 1898, Gemma became seriously ill with what was believed to be spinal tuberculosis. Not only did her back pain become severe, it also became necessary for her to wear an
A Solemn Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
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Most Holy Virgin Mary, tender Mother of men, to fulfill the desires of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the request of the Vicar of thy Son on earth, we consecrate ourselves and our families to thy Sorrowful and
“The devil is always looking for someone to devour. In the same way, Mary is always looking for someone she can help in any way.”
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Pope Saint Leo I the Great.
Please pray for my spiritual sister Galit. She is a Jewish convert to the Catholic Faith living in Israel. In several hours, Iranian missiles and drones will hit Israel. Please pray for her safety. Thank you. God bless you.
Indulgenced Prayer to the Holy Name of Mary.
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O Mother of Perpetual Help! grant that I may ever invoke thy most powerful name, which is the safeguard of the living, and the salvation of the dying. O purest Mary! O sweetest Mary! let thy name henceforth be ever on my lips. Delay
Daily Prayer for May, the Month of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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Most Glorious Virgin Mary, Mother of God and our Mother, turn thine eyes in pity upon us, miserable sinners; we are sore afflicted by the many evils that surround us in this life, but especially do we feel our hearts
Novena to St. Monica 1
April 25 - May 3
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O exemplary mother of the great St. Augustine, thou didst perseveringly pursue thy wayward son, not with wild threats but with prayerful cries to Heaven. Intercede for all mothers today, that they may learn to draw their children to God.
November, Month of the Poor Souls in Purgatory.
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My Jesus, by the sorrows Thou didst suffer in Thy agony in the garden, in Thy scourging and crowning with thorns, in the way to Calvary, in Thy crucifixion and death, have mercy on the souls in Purgatory, and especially on those
June 27 Our Lady of Perpetual Help (1863)
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The image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help measures around 50 centimeters (25 inches) high. It is in the Byzantine style, painted on wood with a gold leaf background. The Virgin is there with Her divine Child; each of them has a golden
April Prayer in Honour of the Blessed Sacrament: Anima Christi.
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Anima Christi, sanctifica me.
Corpus Christi, salva me.
Sanguis Christi, inebria me.
Aqua lateris Christi, lava me.
Passio Christi, conforta me.
O bone Iesu, exaudi me.
Intra tua vulnera absconde me.
Ne permittas
Novena to Padre Pio of Pietrelcina Day 9 September 22
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Humble St. Pio of Pietrelcina, thou who loved the Roman Catholic Church, pray for us. May the Master send workers to the harvest and give them the strength and knowledge needed to be children of God. Pray that Our Holy Lady
March 23 Our Lady of Victory of Lepanto.
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The Battle of Lepanto was a naval engagement that took place between the ships of the Catholic Holy League under Don Juan of Austria and the navy of the Ottoman Empire under Ali Pasha, supported by a large fleet of corsairs. The Ottoman
Monthly Renewal of Consecration to Mary to be Said on the 13th of Every Month in Honor of Our Lady of Fatima.
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I, (name), a faithless sinner,
renew and ratify today in thy hands,
O Immaculate Mother, the vows of my baptism;
I renounce Satan, his pomps and works;
and I give
Daily Prayer to Saint Joseph During the Month of March.
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To thee, O blessed Joseph, do we have recourse in our tribulation, and having implored the help of thy thrice-holy Spouse, we confidently invoke thy patronage also. By that charity wherewith thou wast united to the
The First Saturday Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
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The observance of the first Saturday in honor of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is intended to make reparation to it for the sins of mankind. This devotion was revealed by the Blessed Virgin to three children,
September 20 Martyrs of Korea: 103 men women and children who risked and gave their lives in defense of the faith of the Church.
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"We have received baptism, entrance into the Church, and the honor of being called Christians. Yet what good will this do us if we are Christians in
Triduum (Three Day Novena) to Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
July 13 - 15
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Oh, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven.
Oh, Blessed Mother of the Son of God; Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity.
Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me thou
Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for Purity.
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O Immaculate Heart of Mary, Virgin Most Pure, mindful of the terrible moral dangers threatening on all sides, and aware of my own human weakness, I voluntarily place myself, body and soul, this day and always,
Consecration to Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
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Most holy Virgin Mary, Mother of God, whom I love to honor under the lovely title of Mother of Perpetual Help, I, N., although most unworthy to be thy servant, yet moved by thy wonderful compassion and by my desire to serve thee, now
Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Mass Propers.
Friday After the Octave of Corpus Christi.
Friday of the Second Week after the Octave of Pentecost.
Saint Claude of Besancon, St. Robert of Newminster; Saint Anthony Maria Gianelli; Apparition of St Joseph at Cotignac, France;
Prayer for August : Month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
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O Heart of Mary, Mother of God and our Mother; Heart most worthy of love, in which the adorable Trinity is ever well-pleased, worthy of the veneration and love of all the Angels and men;
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Heart most like to the Sacred
Monthly Renewal of Consecration to Mary to be Said on the 13th of Every Month in Honor of Our Lady of Fatima.
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I, (name), a faithless sinner,
renew and ratify today in thy hands,
O Immaculate Mother, the vows of my baptism;
I renounce Satan, his pomps and works;
and I give
The First Saturday Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
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The observance of the first Saturday in honor of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is intended to make reparation to it for the sins of mankind. This devotion was revealed by the Blessed Virgin to three children,
The Saint of the Holy Face – Saint Veronica from the February 1891 issue of “The Pilgrim of Our Lady of Martyrs”
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Everybody knows what Saint Veronica did. Our Lord was on the way to Calvary. He had already fallen once. Simon had been forced to help carry the heavy Cross that was
@LakotaMan1
@Bartaway
The elite inherit wealth and increase it by grift. It is your sweat and tears making them fat. I am 71, disabled, and just trying to live through it. The rich are getting richer; the middle class is shrinking; and the poor are barely surviving. I am in the last category, lol.
Act of Consecration to Saint Philomena (To be said on the 11th day of every month.)
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Illustrious Virgin and Martyr, St. Philomena, whose name and miracles are known even to the ends of the earth, graciously be pleased with the confidence we place in thy intercession, as we come
Novena to St. Rita of Cascia: Patron Saint of the Impossible.
May 13 - 21
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Holy Patroness of those in need, Saint Rita, so humble, pure and patient, whose pleadings with thy Divine Spouse are irresistible, obtain for me from thy Crucified Christ my request
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request
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Be kind
From now on I want to live in complete poverty, chastity, and obedience amidst sufferings and persecutions and in austere penance and profound humility. I came from the womb of my mother with nothing, and with nothing I desire to return to the arms of my Savior.
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Saint Fidelis
Prayer to St. Joseph for Purity.
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Guardian of virgins, and holy father Joseph, to whose faithful custody Christ Jesus, Innocence itself, and Mary, Virgin of virgins, were committed; I pray and beseech thee, by these dear pledges, Jesus and Mary, that, being preserved from all
April 16 Saint Bernadette Soubirous, Visionary of Lourdes.
1844-1979
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The life of Saint Bernadette is a profound example of humility, suffering, and unwavering faith. Despite her notoriety and the early events of her life, Bernadette never sought out public attention or praise.
Act of Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary to be recited on the First Saturdays.
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Most holy Virgin and our Mother, we listen with grief to the complaints of thy Immaculate Heart surrounded with the thorns which ungrateful men place therein at every moment by their
On The Mercy Of God Towards Sinners: Third Sunday After Pentecost by by St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori.
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“There shall be joy in heaven upon one sinner that doth penance, more than ninety -nine just, who need not penance.” LUKE xv. 7
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In this day’s gospel it is related that the
Prayer for June, Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: St. Margaret Mary Alacoque.
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I, N__ N__, give myself and consecrate to the Sacred Heart of our Lord Jesus Christ, my person and my life, my actions, pains and sufferings, so
Humility is the mother of many virtues because from it obedience, fear, reverence, patience, modesty, meekness and peace are born. He who is humble easily obeys everyone, fears to offend anyone, is at peace with everyone, is kind with all.
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St Thomas of Villanova
Consecrating the Last Two Hours of Your Life to the Most Holy Virgin by the late Rev. Fr. Ildefonso M. Izaguirre, O. P.
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Prostrated at thy feet, and humiliated by my sins, but full of confidence in thee, O Mary! I beg thee to accept the petition my heart is about to make. It is
Act of Consecration to Saint Philomena
(To be said on the 11th day of every month.)
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Illustrious Virgin and Martyr, St. Philomena, whose name and miracles are known even to the ends of the earth, graciously be pleased with the confidence we place in thy intercession, as we come
Fasting gives birth to prophets and strengthens the powerful; fasting makes lawgivers wise. Fasting is a good safeguard for the soul, a steadfast companion for the body, a weapon for the valiant, and a gymnasium for athletes. Fasting repels temptations, anoints unto piety; it is
An Act of Consecration and Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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Most Sacred Heart of Jesus! I adore Thee; I offer to Thee all that I am and all that I possess; I consecrate to Thee my soul with its faculties, my body with all its senses, my heart with all its affections;
@JerasIkehorn
I am in a wheelchair, 70 and use a handicapped van. Were I close to pick up w van, no because I would have no way home. Were I in good time, yes.
July Prayer to the Precious Blood of Jesus.
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O Precious Blood of Jesus, infinite price of sinful man's redemption, both drink and laver of our souls, Thou Who dost plead continually the cause of man before the throne of infinite mercy. From the depths of my heart I adore Thee,
Novena in Honor of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Day 7 September 5 Mary, the Joy of the Most Holy Trinity.
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Preparatory Prayer:
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We Fly to thy patronage, O holy Mother of God. Despise not our petitions in our necessities, and deliver us from all dangers, O ever
Novena to Our Lady, Help of Christians.
May 15 - 23
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Oh Immaculate Virgin, Mother of God and our Mother Mary, thou sees the attacks that are everywhere made by the devil and the world upon the Catholic Faith, in which, by God's grace, we wish to live and die in order that we may
Novena to St. Rita 2 (Patron of lost and impossible causes, sickness, wounds, marital problems and abuse, mothers)
May 13 - 21
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V. In the Name (✠) of the Father... R. Amen.
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Litany to St. Rita
for private use only.
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V. Lord, have mercy on us.
R. Christ have mercy on us.
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Novena to the Holy Ghost Day 3 May 12, 2024
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Come, O Blessed Spirit of Piety, possess my heart. Enkindle therein such a love for God, that I may find satisfaction only in His service, and for His sake lovingly submit to all legitimate authority. Amen.
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Our Father, Hail Mary,7
Prayer of Margaret Mary Offering the Heart of Jesus to the Father.
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Eternal Father, permit me to offer to Thee the Heart of Thy well-beloved Son, Jesus Christ, as He offers Himself to Thee in sacrifice. Receive this oblation for me, together with all the desires, sentiments,
@LakotaMan1
I am not against migrants. However, unvetted illegal migrants may be criminals. We do not know. I have a spiritual son from Nigeria did everything legally, been here 8 years without his wife waiting for a green card. It makes sense to vet people, but not keep them out entirely.
St. Anthony's Brief.
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In the 13th century, a Portugese woman who'd been demonically oppressed resolved to do the unthinkable by taking her own life by drowning herself in the Tagus River. On her way to the river, she passed a shrine erected in honor of the great orator and
July 22 Saint Mary Magdalene: friend and disciple of Jesus, honored woman of Scripture, Penitent, and “Apostle of the Apostles.”
(First century)
Patronage:
against sexual temptation
apothecaries
contemplative life
contemplatives
converts
druggists
glove makers
hairdressers
REMINDER: June 1, 2024 is the First Saturday of the Month.
♥♥♥ The Devotion to the Five First Saturdays ♥♥♥
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The Great Promise of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
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Blessed Virgin Mary's words (Our Lady of Fatima) to Sr. Lucia Dos Santos:
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"...I promise to assist at the hour
Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: St. Margaret Mary Alacoque.
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I, N__ N__, give myself and consecrate to the Sacred Heart of our Lord Jesus Christ, my person and my life, my actions, pains and sufferings, so that I may be unwilling to make use of any part of my
Novena to Saint Michael the Archangel for the feast of his Apparition on Monte Gargano.
April 29 - May 7
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Saint Michael the Archangel, loyal champion of God and His Catholic people, I turn to thee with confidence and seek thy powerful intercession. For the love of God, Who hast
Prayer for Friday with 3 Ave's.
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O Mary, thou art the noblest, highest, purest, fairest creation of Coil, the holiest of all creatures! O, that all men knew thee, loved thee, my Queen, as thou deservest to be loved! Yet great is my consolation, Mary, that there are blessed
May 30 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Mexico (1966)
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When Hitler’s armies defeated the French and entered the city of Paris during the latter part of 1939, a young woman, Maria Hendizabal, fled from France to live in Mexico. Arriving at Vera Cruz, she went to the Mexican capital
Prayer to Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary of Pompeii.
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O merciful Queen of the Rosary of Pompeii, thou, the Seat of Wisdom, hast established a throne of fresh mercy in the land that once was pagan, in order to draw all nations to salvation by means of the chaplet of
TO JESUS CHRIST, OUR SOVEREIGN KING by Martin B. Hellriegel, 1941
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1. To Jesus Christ, our Sov’reign King,
Who is the world’s salvation,
All praise and homage do we bring,
And thanks and adoration.
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Christ Jesus Victor,
Christ Jesus Ruler!
Christ Jesus, Lord and Redeemer!
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Revelations or Effusions of the Heart of Jesus by Father Alexis LeFebvre Day 1 of June.
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The Heart of Jesus Offers to us a Touching Motive to Make us Love Him, Our Good Master:
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'Dabo eis Cor, ut sciant me, et erunt mihi in populum, et ego ero eis in Deum: quia revertentur ad
January 18 Our Lady of Dijon; Notre-Dame de Bon-Espoir (Our Lady of Good Hope)
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In the fifth century the Abbey of St Etienne of Dijon had a regular chapter which observed the Rule of St Augustine; it was given over to the secular canons, and later Clement XI made the church the
Sunday within the Octave of the Ascension: On Human Respect by St. Aphonsus Di Liguori.
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"Whosoever killeth you, will think that he doeth a service to God." John xvi. 2.
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In exhorting his disciples to be faithful to him under the persecution which they were to endure, the
Novena to the Holy Ghost Day 6 May 15, 2024
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Come, O Spirit of Understanding, and enlighten our minds, that we may know and believe all the mysteries of salvation; and may merit at last to see the eternal light in Thy light; and in the light of glory to have a clear vision of
June 1 Our Lady of the Star, at Aquileia, in Italy.
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Aquileia was Roman city that was founded as a stronghold along the Natissa River on the frontier of the growing Roman Empire in about the year 180 BC. It soon became an important trade center, and there were many roads that
Prayer to Our Lady of Good Counsel 2
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Most Glorious Virgin, chosen by the Eternal Counsel to be the Mother of the Eternal Word made flesh, thou who art the treasurer of Divine graces, and the advocate of sinners, I, thy most unworthy servant, have recourse to thee; be thou
June 12 Apparition of Our Lady to St. Herman, France (13th Century)
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Saint Herman (1150-1241) was a member of the Premonstratensian Order and a mystic. Born in Cologne, he was the son of Count Lothair of Meer, and his mother was Saint Hildegund. He was well educated, and it was
Every time that some unexpected event befalls us, be it affliction, or be it spiritual or corporal consolation, we should endeavor to receive it with equanimity of spirit, since all comes from the hand of God.
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Saint Vincent de Paul.
Novena to St. Anthony of Padua 1
June 4 -12
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V. In the Name (✠) of the Father... R. Amen.
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Praise for St. Anthony.
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V. If, then, thou seekest miracles, Death, error, all calamities,
The leprosy and demons flee, The sick, by him made whole, arise.
R. The sea withdraws and
June 21 Saint Aloysius Gonzaga: Jesuit Seminarian who Never Committed a Mortal Sin.
(1568-1591)
Patronage:
against sore eyes
the blind
AIDS care-givers
AIDS patients
bodily purity
Castiglione delle Stiviere, Italy
Catholic youth
Jesuit students
relief from pestilence
teenage
September 24 Feast of Our Lady of Ransom.
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The story of Our Lady of Ransom is, at its outset, that of Saint Peter Nolasco, born in Languedoc about 1189. He conceived the idea of establishing a religious order for the redemption of captives seized by the Moors on the seas and in
June 16 Beata Vergine Addolorata, Campocavallo, Osimo, Ancona, Marche, Italy.
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In the 1870s, a small country chapel was built three miles from Osimo, a town just inland from the Adriatic near the world-famous shrine of Loreto. Don Giovanni Sorbellini, appointed in 1883 to say
First Friday Devotions.
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Those who receive Holy Communion on the First Friday of the month and who assist at the public exercises in honor of the Sacred Heart, may gain: A plenary indulgence with the addition of Confession, Communion and prayers for the intentions of the Holy
Prayer to Our Lady, Destroyer of Heresies
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O Mary, Mother of Mercy and Refuge of sinners, we beseech thee, be pleased to look with pitiful eyes upon poor heretics and schismatics. Thou who art the Seat of Wisdom, enlighten the minds that are miserably enfolded in the darkness of
A Solemn Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
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Most Holy Virgin Mary, tender Mother of men, to fulfill the desires of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the request of the Vicar of thy Son on earth, we consecrate ourselves and our families to thy Sorrowful and