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…)
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…)
