A Very Efficacious Prayer for the Faithfully Departed
One of the best ways we can love our neighbors as ourselves, is to pray for the poor souls in purgatory. This Efficacious Prayer for the Faithfully Departed, is a… Read more »
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Prayer of St Benedict of Nursia
There are few prayers that are so powerful, that praying them daily enables us to make great strides in the spiritual life. These days everyone suffers from lack of focus…. Read more »
The Canticle of Mary (Magnificat) in Latin & English
The Canticle of Mary, known as the Magnificat, comes from the first sentence of the canticle (song) in Latin: “Magníficat ánima mea Dóminum…” The canticle’s text is based on words… Read more »
St John Chrysostom’s Sermon for the New Year
St John Chrysostom’s is known for his direct sermons that cut right to the heart. And this Sermon for the New Year does exactly that. On this New Year’s Day… Read more »
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 »
Rigorous Lent L011: When Humble Words Reveal Subtle Pride
Our Lord tells us that we are to be meek and humble of heart. Since we are flawed humans, we find a way to mess that up. Oftentimes when we… Read more »
Rigorous Lent L010: Meekness Does Not Mean “Doormat”
Our Lord tells us that we should learn from Him because He is meek and humble of heart. This admonition does not mean we should be doormats. In this Episode… Read more »
Was Father Juan Carlos Gavancho Silenced Because of His Homily?
On August 26, of this year, Fr Juan Carlos Gavancho, shortly after giving a sermon, was told to pack up his bags and vacate the rectory of Our Lady of… Read more »
Can Traditionalists Now Use the Pre-1955 Holy Week Liturgies?
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 »
When Your Politics ‘Trump’ Your Faith, Etiquette & Decent Behavior
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 »