O Great Absolver, grant my soul may wear the lowliest garb of penitence and prayer, That in the Father’s courts my glorious dress May be the garment of Thy righteousness! Yea, Thou wilt answer for me, righteous Lord; Thine all the merits, mine the great reward- Thine the sharp thorns, and mine the golden crown; Mine the life won, and… (more…)
Most Loving Father, Look with pity upon the innocent souls who have been sorely abused by those who would call themselves Your priests. Give them Your compassion and strength to bear this terrible cross. Do not allow them, in their confused state, to blame themselves in any way for the crimes committed against them. Through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart… (more…)
This will be a controversial post, but one that I feel compelled to write. Years ago I warned folks about Roger Mahoney in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, where I live, (but am not a part of in any other way.) I was ashamed for the Catholic people who allowed this man to stay in power. (I had long ago… (more…)
O Lord, the ocean is so big and my boat is so small- See how I have need of Thee!
Ratzinger resigns. Lightning hits the Vatican. A meteor explodes over Russia. Are these portents of things to come? I believe so. Prayer is needed more than ever. Prayer united to the sufferings of Christ. Prayer united to the Cross of Calvary. Prayer united to the Sacrifice of the Mass being offered throughout the world this day and every day until… (more…)
Though death is certain for everyone of us, the hour of death is not. St. Gregory said that this uncertainty of hour is “in order that we may always be apprehensive of death,” and “may without intermission prepare for it,” He concludes: “To fear death before it comes is to conquer it when it comes.” Every thought, choice and act… (more…)
!. Whoever shall faithfully serve me by the recitation of the rosary shall receive signal graces. 2. I promise my special protection and greatest graces to all those who shall recite the rosary. 3. The rosary shall be a powerful armour against hell; It shall destroy vice, decrease sin, and defeat heresies. 4. It will cause good works and virtue… (more…)
On February 15,1926 the Child Jesus alone came to visit Sr. Lucia and asked if the devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary was being propagated. Sr. Lucia spoke of a difficulty some people have in confessing on the first Saturday, and asked if they might be allowed eight days in order to fulfill Our Lady’s request. Our Lord answered:… (more…)
O Most Holy Heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, I adore Thee, I love Thee, and with lively sorrow for my sins I offer Thee this poor heart of mine. Make me humble, patient, pure and wholly obedient to Thy will. Grant, Good Jesus, that I may live in Thee and for Thee. Protect me in the midst of… (more…)
