27 Quotes on the Cross to Encourage You When Life Gets Hard
Jesus said, “Take up thy cross”. In fact, one cannot be a Saint without embracing one’s cross to some degree. Here are 27 quotes about the cross, which should inspire… Read more »
Radiating Christ Prayer
Our Lord told us that we are the light of the world. Nothing we do should bring shame to the Gospel. The Radiating Christ prayer reminds us daily that we… Read more »
Depressed When You Fall Into Sin? Check Your Pride
Below are excerpts from a wonderful little book called “Humility of Heart” by Fr Cajetan Mary. Are you depressed when you fall into sin? It may be a pride issue…. Read more »
Recite the Salutations to Mary for the Conversion of Sinners
The Salutations to Mary were written by St John Eudes (1601-1680) and this version was promoted by Fr Paul of Moll (1824-1896). He asked that we recite these salutations for… Read more »
Courtship Passivity: A Desire to Get Married Without Action is Just a Wish
Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1900-1944) was a French pioneering aviator, poet, writer and aristocrat, who penned the phrase, “A goal without action is just a wish”. In the same way, a… Read more »
PRAYER TO ST RAPHAEL FOR THE WISE CHOICE OF A MARRIAGE PARTNER
If you are praying for a spouse and you want help in discerning wisely, pray the prayer to “St Raphael for the Wise Choice of a Marriage Partner. “ O… Read more »
Don’t Choose Your Own Mortifications; Accept the Opportunities for Interior Mortification That God Sends You
As our Creator, God knows everything about us. He knows our strengths and weaknesses. He knows where and when we need help. He knows which trials are most useful in… Read more »
Mother Teresa Should Not Have Been Declared a Saint?
2019 update: I wrote this article a few years ago and although there is no longer the uproar at her canonization, I still occasionally see some skepticism and comments stating… Read more »
St Michael the Archangel Prayer In English and Latin (Short Form)
Saint Michael the Archangel Prayer in English Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the malice and snares of the devil. May God rebuke… Read more »
The Dogma Of Hell: Hell is the Receptacle of All the Moral Filth of Humanity.
We don’t discuss the dogma of hell as much as we should. And yes, it is a dogma. In fact, we don’t discuss the “Four Last Things” very much. It’s… Read more »