COLLECTION OF CATHOLIC PRAYERS ETC.
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis prayed for a conversion of hearts and a start to dialogue, reconciliation and peace in a letter marking the 1,000th day since Russia launched its large-scale invasion of Ukraine. “May the Lord comfort our hearts and strengthen the hope that, while gathering every tear shed and holding all accountable,…
Read More “Pope prays for dialogue, reconciliation, peace in Ukraine” »
Archbishop of Canterbury England, who battled for discipline and justice, also called Edmund of Abingdon. Born in Abingdon, on November 30, 1180. he studied at Oxford, England, and in Paris, France. He taught art and mathematics at Oxford and was ordained. He spent eight years teaching theology and became Canon and treasurer of Salisbury Cathedral….
Read More “St. Edmund Rich: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, November 20, 2024” »
In this beautiful commentary on Psalm 90(91), Don Dolindo Ruotolo unveils the depths of divine protection and the power of unwavering trust in God. His insights resonate deeply with the essence of his renowned Surrender Novena, inviting readers to abandon themselves completely to God’s care. Let us immerse ourselves in Don Dolindo’s profound meditation on…
Read More “Don Dolindo on the Psalm of Trustful Surrender” »
Reading 1 RV 3:1-6, 14-22 I, John, heard the Lord saying to me: “To the angel of the Church in Sardis, write this: “‘The one who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars says this: “I know your works, that you have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Be…
Read More “Tuesday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time” »
In the words of Christian writer George MacDonald, “God is easy to please, but hard to satisfy.” I was reminded of this quote when reflecting on the widow in Mk 12:38-44. Jesus watched casually as all the rich worshippers gave large amounts from their surplus wealth. He instantly became excited when the widow dropped in…
St Nerses I was a Bishop,martyr, and Patriarch of the Armenian Church. The father of St. Isaac the Great. A native of Armenia, he studied in Cappadocia and wed a princess who gave birth to Isaac. After she died, he served as a chamber lain in the court of King Arshak of Armenia. In 353…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Starting in the Holy Year 2025, local churches worldwide will annually honor the saints, blesseds and other holy figures connected to their communities, Pope Francis announced. “It seems important to me that all particular churches commemorate their saints and blesseds on a single date, as well as the venerables and servants…
Read More “Dioceses should commemorate their own saints each year, pope says” »
(LifeSiteNews) — December 22 will be the 50th anniversary of the martyrdom of Carlos Alberto Sacheri, who was besieged by a commando of the People’s Revolutionary Army (ERP) terrorist group while he was returning from Mass with his family in … Continue reading → The post Archbishop Aguer remembers the legacy of an Argentine Catholic…
Read More “Archbishop Aguer remembers the legacy of an Argentine Catholic martyred by communists” »
Bishop and martyr, the father of St. Isaac the Great. A native of Armenia, he studied in Cappadocia and wed a princess who gave birth to Isaac. After she died, he served as a chamber lain in the court of King Arshak of Armenia. In 353 he was made Catholicos of the Armenians. Nerses devoted…
Read More “St. Nerses the Great: Saint of the Day for Tuesday, November 19, 2024” »
From the Spanish Catholic monarchist publication, La Esperanza, we learn that this holy layman, Antonio Tort Reixach, “hid the Bishop of Barcelona, Dr. Manuel Irurita, in his home during the revolution of 1936, and both were martyred together out of … Continue reading → The post Catalan Carlist, Antonio Tort Reixach, to be Beatified on…
Read More “Catalan Carlist, Antonio Tort Reixach, to be Beatified on Nov. 23” »