Devotion to our Lady of Good Remedy developed out of a dire situation. For 800 years, European Catholics were invaded and captured by Muslims. Sometimes, the Muslims would ask for… Read more »
As I looked for a Pentecost Sunday Sermon by one of the Church Fathers, St Augustine came to mind. Not only is he a favorite saint for converts, but his… Read more »
The Traditional Catholic Way to Bless a Saint Benedict Medal If you just purchased or received a St Benedict Medal and would like your priest to bless your Saint Benedict… Read more »
The Pre-1955 Holy Week Liturgies Fr. Carlo Braga, Annibale Bugnini’s right-hand man bragged: that the changes to Holy Saturday were “the head of the battering-ram which pierced the fortress of our… Read more »
St Thomas Aquinas Communion Prayers These St Thomas Communion prayers help us to be properly disposed to receive communion and to properly reflect after communion. St Thomas Aquinas Prayer Before… Read more »
One of the most painful trials parents face is when their children leave the faith. It happens more than people realize. Often, our children’s’ forays into the darkness are the result… Read more »
Ember Days Primer The term “Ember” is derived from the Latin term Quatuor Tempora, which means four times. And so the Ember days occur in the four seasons: spring, summer, winter and autumn…. Read more »
Every time Lent comes around, I get excited about what I’m going to give up. Of course, being human, that excitement only lasts for so long. What are you giving up… Read more »
A priest devotes his whole life to helping his flock get to heaven, by offering the sacraments, praying for us daily through the Divine Office, and by counseling and teaching… Read more »
Does politics trump your faith? If you’re a conservative, then some of you have already allowed politics to trump your faith. I’m going to preface my comments by first saying… Read more »