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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

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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

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

Nov 08, 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

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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

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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 said th … Read more

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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

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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

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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 powe … Read more

A Prayer to St. Joachim & St. Anne, Parents of the Immaculate Conception

Jul 25, 2016 by Nick Rabiipour

Below is a lovely reflection and prayer to Saints Anne & Joachim, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grandparents of the incarnate Jesus Christ, from the USCCB (click here … Read more

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Can We Really Pray Unceasingly? 5 Ways to Try

Jul 04, 2016 by Whitney Hetzel

When I used to read this verse:"...pray without ceasing..." (1 Thessalonians 5:17)...my mind wanted to tab it under a certain category in my brain. You probably know those ca … Read more

8 Ways to Venerate a Saint

Jun 20, 2016 by Veronica Mena

Besides lighting candles and adding pictures of our favorite saints to our home altar, here are some ideas on ways to show devotion to the saints. In this way, we don’t just ask th … Read more

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Journey Through Advent: Our Top 3 Advent Prayer Books

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

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

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

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

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

Prayer of Blessing Against Storms from the Pieta Prayer Book

A Patron Saint for Finding Patience: St. Monica

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

A Prayer to St. Joachim & St. Anne, Parents of the Immaculate Conception

Can We Really Pray Unceasingly? 5 Ways to Try

8 Ways to Venerate a Saint