Archive for August 3, 2017
The Real Meaning of Christmas
The historic record of the birth of Christ can be found in Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke 2:1-20. Unlike any other baby, the one born that night in Bethlehem was unique in all of history. He was not created by a human father and mother. He had a heavenly pre-existence (John 1:1-3, 14). He was God, […]
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Mystical Stigmata
To decide merely the facts without deciding whether or not they may be explained by supernatural causes, history tells us that many ecstatics bear on hands, feet, side, or brow the marks of the Passion of Christ with corresponding and intense sufferings. These are called visible stigmata. Others only have the sufferings, without any outward […]
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Importance of Holy mass
In the Mass the Son of God becomes man again, so that in every Mass the stupendous Mystery of the Incarnation, with all its infinite merits, is repeated as truly as when the Son of God first took flesh in the womb of the Virgin Mary. St. Augustine: “What a sublime dignity is that of […]
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Why should I confess?
The precept to confess at least once a year is a reminder to receive the sacrament of penance on a regular basis. If no grave sin has been committed in that time, confession is not necessary. However, frequent confession is of great value; it makes us more deeply conformed to Christ and most submissive to […]
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Novena to St.Jude
Most Holy apostle St. Jude relative of Jesus Christ, thou glorious martyr, renowned for thy virtue and miracles, faithful and prompt intercessor for all who honour and trust in thee! Thou art a powerful patron and helper in great afflictions. I come to thee and entreat thee from the depths of my heart; come to […]
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Novena to St.Rita
FIRST DAY OF THE NOVENA INVOCATION Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. READING – FAITH Lord Jesus, to the man of the Gospel who asked a great favor of you, you said:” All things are possible to one who believes.” My faith is weak, Lord and too often […]
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Prayer to St.Peter the First Pope
Thou art the Shepherd of the sheep, the Prince of the Apostles, unto thee were given the keys of the kingdom of heaven. “Thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my Church.” Raise us up, we beseech Thee, O Lord, by the apostolic assistance of blessed Peter, Thine Apostle; so that the […]
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Prayer to St.Michael
Prayer for cancer patients Most Holy Trinity, Thou Who didst give us Saint Michael of the Saints as trusted friend and intercessor, and as patron of those afflicted with cancer, look with kindness on Thy servants who this day invoke his name. Through his intercession, comfort those in distress, confirm those in doubt. Satisfy their […]
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Prayer to St.Benedict of Nursia
O Lord, I place myself in your hands and dedicate myself to you. I pledge myself to do your will in all things: To love the Lord God with all my heart, all my soul, all my strength. Not to kill. Not to steal. Not to covet. Not to bear false witness. To honor all […]
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Prayer to St.Padre Pio
Dear God, You generously blessed Your servant, St. Pio of Pietrelcina, with the gifts of the Spirit. You marked his body with the five wounds of Christ Crucified, as a powerful witness to the saving Passion and Death of Your Son. Endowed with the gift of discernment, St. Pio labored endlessly in the confessional for […]
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