Novena Begins: April 23 Feast Day: May 2 Patron Saint of Theologians, and Faithful Orthodox and Roman Catholic Christians Day 1 – St. Athanasius Novena Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. O God, the Rewarder of faithful souls,grant that by the prayers of blessed Saint Athanasius, Thy confessor and Bishop,whose venerable festival we celebrate, we may … Continue reading St. Athanasius Novena
“Christ Jesus captured me”(Phil 3:12).The image Paul uses is vivid and canal. When God Chooses, he loves with an intense and concrete love,with a jealous love, as the Old Testament often recalls. In his relationship with the communities, he founded,Paul experienced in his own person this ardour, this typically divine yearning. He is a real and ardent jealousy, the passion of someone in love who … Continue reading Saint Paul, The Apostle
Cornelius’s Vision 10 Now there was a man at Caesarea named Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian cohort, 2 a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, and gave many alms to the Jewish people and prayed to God continually. 3 About the ninth hour of the day he clearly saw in a vision an angel of God who had just come in and said to him, “Cornelius!” 4 And fixing his gaze on him and being much alarmed, he said, “What … Continue reading Verse of the Day: Cornelius’s Vision
11 Nuns of the Notre-Dame du Mont-Carmel sect, aka “The Monastery of Prisoners” (Prisoners for Christ), were spotted on the rooftop of this mysterious monastery! The general public rarely ever gets a glimpse of these consecrated women who’ve made a peculiar lifetime vow to live behind closed doors. This rare photo opp was taken during the annual Procession of Our Lady of Mt. Caramel (Haifa, Israel). Side Note: Carmelite Nuns spend their lives … Continue reading RARE SIGHTING OF CARMELITE NUNS!!!
Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem. 3 As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. 4 He fell to the … Continue reading Verse of the Day: Saul’s Conversion
The Holy Roman Catholic Church is not like any denomination.In fact, historically and theologically, every “Christian” denomination stems back to the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church is also referred to as the Pillar and Ground of Truthbecause it is the Church Christ founded and all that which God has revealed to the world has been revealed through the Church.These truths which are made evident by Sacred Scripture and … Continue reading What is Catholic
Novena Begins: April 22 Feast Day: May 1 Patron Saint of Cancer Patients Day 1 – St. Peregrine Novena Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. O great St. Peregrine, you have been called “The Mighty,” “The Wonder-Worker,” because of the numerous miracles which you have obtained from God for those who have had … Continue reading St. Peregrine Novena
The name of Jesus is a powerful prayer in itself, and Jesus asked us to use it frequently whenever we pray to him. Jesus said, “whatever you ask in my name, I will do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything of me in my name, I will do it” (John 14:13-14). 1. Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on … Continue reading 9 Short Powerful Prayers Invoking the Name of Jesus
Novena Begins: April 21 Feast Day: April 30 Day 1 – Our Lady of Africa Novena Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Lord, with Mary we pray: Protect all those committed in the fight against human trafficking. That they may be joined by thousands of others who desire to commit themselves as well in that fight. … Continue reading Our Lady of Africa Novena
Novena Begins: April 20 Feast Day: April 29 Patron Saint of Fire Protection, Italy, Nursing Services, Activism Day 1 – St. Catherine of Siena Novena Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Heavenly Father, your glory is in your saints. We praise your glory in the life of the admirable Saint Catherine of Siena, virgin … Continue reading St. Catherine of Siena Novena
