COLLECTION OF CATHOLIC PRAYERS ETC.
Saint Lorenzo Ruiz was born around the year 1600 in Binondo, Manila in the Philippines. He was the son of a Chinese father and a Filipino mother. Both were Christians and took care to raise Lorenzo as a Catholic. He served happily in his parish church as an altar boy and calligrapher. As a young…
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BRUSSELS (CNS) — The Catholic Church must plead for forgiveness for the crime of the abuse of minors by its members and everything must be done to prevent such “a disgrace” from ever happening again, Pope Francis said. He also called for clarity about the church’s role from the 1940s to 1980s in coercing unwed…
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WASHINGTON – Pope Francis has appointed Reverend Dennis Spies, as Auxiliary Bishop of Joliet. Bishop-elect Spies is a priest of the Diocese of Joliet, and currently serves as vicar for clergy of the Diocese of Joliet. The appointment was publicized in Washington, D.C. on September 27, 2024, by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the…
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Discover the inspiring story of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the Lily of the Mohawks and Patroness of the Environment. Learn about her life, miracles, and global impact. Have you ever heard about St. Kateri Tekakwitha, known as the Lily of the Mohawks? She is not only a symbol of faith and devotion but also the Patroness…
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In 2005, I had one of the most unforgettable experiences before our Eucharistic Lord. It was a lesson that I treasure to this day. No, our Eucharistic Lord did not speak to me. Instead, one of His beloved priests did. The experience took place in a small chapel at the Trinity Retreat Center (Larchmont, NY)…
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A Reflection for the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael Bless the LORD, all you angels, you ministers, who do his will. (Ps 103:21) Our cultural idea of angels is one of sweet, gentle winged spirits, floating on clouds, occasionally shooting down to earth to whisper suggestions in our ears, warning us of dangers,…
St. Vincent de Paul, born in 1581 in the village of Pouy in France, is renowned for his dedication to serving the poor and marginalized. Initially, Vincent was a priest with a promising career ahead, but his life took a transformative turn when he encountered the harsh realities of poverty and suffering. In 1617, Vincent…
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Vincent de Paul, Priest Reading 1 Eccl 3:1-11 There is an appointed time for everything,and a time for every thing under the heavens.A time to be born, and a time to die;a time to plant, and a time to uproot the plant.A time to kill, and a time to…
LUXEMBOURG (CNS) — Animated by a spirit of service, mission and joy, the Catholic Church must be welcoming toward everyone, Pope Francis said. “The spirit of the Gospel is a spirit of welcoming, of openness to everyone; it does not admit any kind of exclusion,” the pope told members of Luxembourg’s Catholic community during an…
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Notice how God creates reality through faith. In Genesis he performed a miracle for Abraham. He made a statement that was humanly impossible but God made it so. Gen 15:5-6 5 And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and…