Novena Begins: August 17 Feast Day: August 26 Patron Saint of Peace Day 1 – Novena to St. Mary of Jesus Crucified Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Opening PrayerHoly Spirit, inspire me,Love of God, consume me,On the true path, lead me,Mary my mother, look upon me,With Jesus, bless me,From all evil, from … Continue reading Novena to St. Mary of Jesus Crucified
By Patricia McNally The doctrine of the Trinity is a revealed and practical doctrine with radical consequences for Christian living. Pope Francis describes the Trinity as this ‘burning fire of love’ and says that the relationship between Jesus and his Father is the ‘womb’ of the link between Christians. This beautiful description takes us to the starting point of this journey in discussing the Holy … Continue reading The Trinity
3 Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews; 2 this man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You have come from God as a teacher; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.” 3 Jesus answered and said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” … Continue reading Verse of the Day: The New Birth
