Overcoming sin requires the Mercy of God. Too often we attempt to overcome sin through our own effort. This is a futile exercise in that you will never overcome your own sin through your own effort. There is one way and one way only to rid yourself of the sin you struggle with, and that is done by turning to the transforming power of God … Continue reading Overcoming the Habit of Sin.
Imagine what it would be like if you could somehow be mystically transported to the night of Holy Thursday. And imagine if you could somehow see and experience everything that Jesus went through. Imagine the Agony in the Garden, the ridicule and harsh treatment, the mockery, the night alone in prison, the trial, the scourging, the carrying of the Cross and the Crucifixion. This would … Continue reading The Night with Jesus, In Prison.
“Earlier this year I needed help so badly. My wife had given me divorce papers and I was devastated and lost. What am I going to do? I needed help. I then remembered to pray to St. Anthony when I was in need of something. And I began to pray to him and lit candles and asked for prayers. I prayed with faith for a … Continue reading Double Miracle of Saint Anthony
Pope John Paul II protested against the “gay pride” parade in Rome, in 2000, saying: I feel obliged, now, to mention the well-known [gay pride] demonstrations held in Rome in the past few days. In the name of the Church of Rome I can only express my deep sadness at … the offense to the Christian values of a city that is so dear to … Continue reading Pope John Paul II
‘Beginning with Mary’s unique cooperation with the working of the Holy Spirit, the Churches developed their prayer to the holy Mother of God, centering it on the Person of Christ manifested in His mysteries. In countless hymns and antiphons expressing this prayer, two movements usually alternate with one another: the first ‘magnifies’ the Lord for the ‘great things’ He did for His lowly servant and … Continue reading Prayer to the Holy Mother of God
