Author: Nicola Kanaan
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Saint of the Day: Saint Gregory the Great
Pope and Doctor of the Church Saint of the Day – September 3 Saint Gregory the Great was born around the year 540 into a wealthy and influential Roman family. He received an excellent education and became prefect of Rome while still a young man. Yet Gregory discovered that worldly success could not satisfy his…
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Saint of the Day: Saint Zenon, Martyr of Nicomedia
Saint Zenon was a Christian martyr who lived in Nicomedia, an important city of the ancient Roman Empire. He remained faithful to Jesus Christ during a time when Christians faced persecution for their faith. According to the ancient account of his martyrdom, Saint Zenon suffered and gave his life for Christ together with his two…
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Repetitive Prayer Is Biblical: Even Jesus Repeated the Same Prayer
There is a common question among Christians: Is repetitive prayer biblical? Some people believe that repeating a prayer is wrong because Jesus warned against “vain repetitions.” But when we look carefully at Scripture, we discover something important: the Bible does not condemn repetition in prayer. It condemns empty, meaningless prayer. In fact, the Bible gives us several examples…
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Saint of the Day: St. Raymond Nonnatus
Feast Day: August 31Born: c. 1204, Portell, Catalonia, SpainDied: August 31, 1240Patron Saint of: Expectant mothers, childbirth, midwives, children, and those falsely accused. Who Was St. Raymond Nonnatus? St. Raymond Nonnatus was a Spanish Mercedarian friar and priest who dedicated his life to helping Christians who had been captured and enslaved. His surname, Nonnatus, means “not born” or “not naturally born.” According to tradition, his…
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Day 3: 3 Day Miraculous Prayer to the Holy Spirit
This prayer should be said for 3 consecutive days. After the 3rd day, your sincere wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be, According to God’s will. Day 3 Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Holy Spirit, you who makes…
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Day 2: 3 Day Miraculous Prayer to the Holy Spirit
This prayer should be said for 3 consecutive days. After the 3rd day, your sincere wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be, According to God’s will. Day 2 Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Holy Spirit, you who…