Prayer to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Blessed Virgin of Mount Carmel – Be our constant hope. Mary, perfect disciple of the Lord – Make us also faithful to him. Mary, Flower of Carmel – Fill us with your joy. Virgin Ma...
St. Kateri Tekakwitha, a Model Saint for Our Times
The Catholic Church has a new saint unique among all others . . . the first Native American Indian to ever be proposed for sainthood. St. Kateri Tekakwitha was beatified by Pope St. John Paul...
St. Maximilian Kolbe's Bullet-Point Plan for His Life
According to the information in this blog post, on the night before he was ordained on April 27, 1918, Saint Maximilian Kolbe made a retreat and wrote out the following bullet-point plan for his li...
4 Ways to Boost Your Spiritual Life This Summer — Inspired by the Rule of St. Benedict
As a new Benedictine Oblate, I’ve been reading through the Rule of St. Benedict and trying to apply its wisdom to my everyday life. St. Benedict wrote his Rule for monks, but it’s meant for anyone ...
4th Of July: A Day To Reconsecrate Our Nation To The Immaculate Heart
A day commemorated with fireworks, picnics, and backyard barbecues, we celebrate our nation's independence on the Fourth of July. Alongside all of the celebrations, let us not forget to thank God...
How to Pray with a Crucifix like a Saint
Humans have five senses that can be utilized for enhanced spiritual experiences. T It's also why there's a large crucifix above the altar, front and center, in every Catholic Church.
6 Steps to Becoming a Godly Woman
Our society and our Faith have much to say about womanhood. Those two perspectives often diverge, but thankfully, we have Sacred Scripture, the many examples of the female saints, and the writings ...
The History of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Devotion, Part Two
In part one of our Sacred Heart blog postdiscussed the very rich and interesting history of the Sacred Heart devotion. This second installment will discuss its relationship to other Catholic devoti...
The History of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Devotion, Part One
The feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most popular Catholic devotions. Many are familiar with the story of Jesus appearing to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque to request a special devotion...
How to Pray the Rosary & The Mysteries of the Rosary
Monday and Saturday – The Joyful Mysteries The Annunciation The Visitation The Nativity The Presentation in the Temple The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple Thursday – The Luminous Myster...