O LORD, through the passion of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, we beseech Thee to watch over and guide all those who suffer from chronic illness. Grant to us the courage to face our situations so that others may see Thy loving light, sinners though we are. Be Thou the beacon of our strength. Help us to overcome all… (more…)
Angel of God, my guardian dear; To whom God’s love commits me here, Ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen. Do not neglect devotion to your guardian angel, for they are devoted to you and neglect you not! Each one of us has a guardian angel given to us at the… (more…)
O glorious St. Therese, whom Almighty God has raised up to aid and counsel mankind, I implore your miraculous intercession. So powerful are you in obtaining every need of body and soul our Holy Mother Church proclaims you “A prodigy of miracles… The greatest saint of modern times.” Now I fervently beseech you to answer my petition, (here mention your… (more…)
To this famous little children’s rhyme I have added a few lines, thus making it a prayer. Pass it on, especially to children, whose angels behold the face of God and whose prayers are so powerful before His throne. Starlight, star bright, First star I see tonight; I wish I may, I wish I might have the wish I wish… (more…)
Many, many years ago I was an entertainer. From grand opera to Hollywood movies, I did it all. I was a judge for the Emmy’s and went to many a “fancy-shmancy” event. Tonight, while channel surfing I saw the beginning of the Golden Globe Awards from the Beverly Hilton Grand Ballroom, (a venue I often performed in when I was… (more…)
The Feast of the Epiphany is always special in my family as it is the anniversary of the death of my dear Aunt Patty, a very holy, kind and loving lady. She died a holy death because she lived a holy life. One of her many examples to us is that one dies as one lives. Her last words were… (more…)
Illness precluded me from writing on January 1, and even though this is the third of the month I would like to share an important thought or two. The feast of the Circumcision of Our Blessed Lord usually takes place on January 1st. This is because Jewish boys were circumcised on the eighth day after their birth. This is still… (more…)
Today we celebrate one of the most important feast days, that of the Holy Name. There is no other name under heaven given to man whereby he must be saved… The very pronunciation of this Name with devotion is enough to save the greatest sinner and win heaven! This Name, so despised by the world and used to curse and… (more…)
