If you’ve never used a binding prayer out of fear, rest assured, this prayer was recommended by Fr. Chad Ripperger. One of the most painful trials parents face is when… Read more »
We have all seen images of Mary and the moon, for example, that of Our Lady of Guadalupe depicted as standing on a crescent moon. Scripture itself tells contains such… Read more »
If you’re looking for a prayer before surgery, here are three you can pray. Surgery can be terrifying. We literally put our life in the hands of fallible human beings…. Read more »
It’s a very Catholic practice to make reparations for the wrongs of others. And so, we have this Act of reparation to the blessed sacrament. Please get into the habit… Read more »
With all the media hype, how do single people combat loneliness on Valentine’s Day? Why do we allow ourselves to get manipulated into experiencing extreme longing for a mate on… Read more »
The “Ave Regina Caelorum” is one of the four liturgical season Marian antiphons sung throughout the year. It is sung from the Presentation of the Lord (The Purification of the… Read more »
The more we strive to be in union with God, the angrier the devil becomes. Every time we choose humility over pride, the demons fume. The prayer against retaliation serves… Read more »
Recently I was reminded of how important it is to pray for protection against fires. Last year we lost two young cousins through fire. One died in a house fire… Read more »
Saint Blaise, a 4th century bishop and physician who lived in what was historically considered Armenia, is rarely mentioned except in association with the blessing of throats. The blessing of… Read more »
By Joseph Burley As we all know, the season of Advent has a “mid-point celebration,” known as Gaudete Sunday. The season of Lent has a similar celebration of the half-way… Read more »
With all the talk about transparency and accountability that has occurred in the past year, it is a shame that a secular organization is the first to have created a… Read more »