Catholic Company Magazine 'Page 11'

Journey Through Advent: Our Top 3 Advent Prayer Books

Nov 10, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Advent is a truly joyous time of year. We spend more time with friends and family, do more fun baking in the kitchen, attend parties, and listen to Christmas music. While all thes … Read more

Prayer for the Holy Souls in Purgatory by St. Gertrude the Great

Nov 09, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

According to tradition, St. Gertrude the Great was told by Our Lord that each time she piously recited the following prayer, it would release 1,000 souls (or a vast number) from th … Read more

ELECTION DAY: Prayer to Our Lady + Tips for Fasting & Sacrificing Today

Nov 07, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

"If evils increase,the devotion of the People of Godshould also increase."- Bl. Pope Paul VIWe are inviting everyone to pray and sacrifice with us today, Tuesday, November 8, 2016, … Read more

Morning Offering to Feature 33-Day Consecration to Jesus through Mary for Feast of Immaculate Conception

Oct 28, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

"When you see the storm coming, if you seek safety in that firm refuge which is Mary, there will be no danger of your wavering or going down."–St. Josemaria EscrivaWe are encouragi … Read more

A Call to Prayer: Join a National Novena to Mary with the Knights of Columbus

Oct 22, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Join the Knights of Columbus in their call for all Catholics to participate in a National Novena from October 30th through November 7th invoking the patroness of the United States … Read more

Pray a Novena to the Patron Saint of Hope: St. Jude

Oct 18, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

St. Jude Thaddeus, cousin of Jesus and one of his Twelve Apostles, is the patron saint of hopeless, desperate situations and lost, impossible, or forgotten causes—and it is s … Read more

9 Ways To Turn Mindfulness Into "God-full-ness"

Oct 17, 2016 by Whitney Hetzel

Mindfulness is a popular word these days. It has been the subject of blog posts, podcasts, and conferences. There are courses offered on mindfulness. Mindfulness even made the cove … Read more

Prayer of Blessing Against Storms from the Pieta Prayer Book

Oct 06, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

The Pieta Prayer Book is a classic resource for traditional Catholic prayers and devotions. One of the treasures of our Catholic faith is that we have prayers for all kinds of life … Read more

Prayer at Ground Zero by Pope Benedict XVI

Sep 10, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

The following prayer was recited by the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI at Ground Zero during his apostolic visit to New York on April 20, 2008.PRAYER AT GROUND ZEROO God of love, co … Read more

Mother Teresa's Humility List

Sep 02, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

“Humility is the mother of all virtues; purity, charity and obedience. It is in being humble that our love becomes real, devoted and ardent. If you are humble nothing will to … Read more

A Patron Saint for Finding Patience: St. Monica

Aug 26, 2016 by Whitney Hetzel

As a mother of nine children, I need patience. It is a daily requirement, in fact. However, requirements do not automatically produce results. If I had a nickel for every time some … Read more

The Inseparable Link Between Prayer, Fasting, and Mercy: A Homily by St. Peter Chrysologus

Jul 29, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

St. Peter of Imola (406-550) became Archbishop of Ravenna in Italy, in his day the seat of the Roman Empire, giving him a very important role in the Church. His sermons were so po … Read more