Why Purity of Intention Matters
Many of us are full of zeal and absolutely on fire for God. We get involved in all sorts of activity, presumably for the love of God. But what is… Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2019
Recommendation to One’s Guardian Angel for a Happy Hour of Death
By St Charles Borromeo My good Angel: I know not when or how I shall die. It is possible I may be carried off suddenly, and that before my last… Read more »
Why There is So Much Envy on Social Media – St John Vianney on Envy
Nowhere is envy more apparent than on social media. Social media being what it is, creates an atmosphere where validation comes in the form of likes and follows. Therefore, those… Read more »
Prayer to St Joseph for Protection
Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interest and desires. Oh, St. Joseph, do… Read more »
Josemaria Escriva’s “17 Signs of a Lack of Humility”
In his book, The Way, Furrow, The Forge, St Josemaria Escriva lists 17 signs of humility. If we’re honest, these 17 signs of a lack of humility are not unfamiliar… Read more »
Prayer to Redeem Lost Time by Teresa of Avila
Many of us who are converts or reverts to Catholicism, experience frustration and sorrow at having wasted so many years doing evil instead of good. Teresa Avila’s “Prayer to Redeem… Read more »
A Prayer for Deceased Mothers by St Augustine
This prayer for deceased mothers, is an excerpt from the Confessions, where St Augustine prays for his beloved deceased mother, St Monica. It can be prayed for deceased mothers. “O… Read more »
An Act of Contrition
This traditional act of contrition is a favorite among Catholics. Even though there are other variations, we find ourselves coming back to this one over and over. Oh, my God,I… Read more »
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 »