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Saint Michael's Lent
What is Saint Michael's Lent? The powerful, little-known tradition we need for our times! Saint Michael's Lent dates back to the 13th century when Saint Francis of Assisi received the stigmata on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14).
Go to Joseph!
Five nuggets of saintly wisdom: Saint Joseph's power as a spiritual father. With all the rampant evil that's seemingly accepted and celebrated in the world today, it's easy to be tempted to think things are dismal. However, that’s only possible if we forget that Jesus is in control, and He’s always in control.
Pray Like a Saint
The great power of silence: 3 beautiful ways to pray like a saint. One can learn a great deal in the stillness of silence. First, there are many different types of silence. Second, silence permits us to listen more and pray better. Let’s take a look at three types of silence we should incorporate into our lives.
Live Jesus
Five beautiful ways to Live Jesus. The Visitation Monastery, in the city of Mobile, Alabama (the original home of the Mardi Gras), is an oasis in the middle of the hustle and bustle of big city living. An altogether step back in time to something ever ancient, yet ever new.
Holy Parents
Heroic Saints for Holy Marriage: The life of Saint Therese's parents in a beautiful short film. This is so sweet! The Church celebrates the feast of Saints Louis and Zelie Martin, the parents of Saint Therese of Lisieux, on July 12. Both parents are exceptional examples of holy spouses and a holy marriage.
Snake Bite
Exorcism Prayers for protection against evil: These Benedictine prayers are so powerful! The Benedictine medal is an amazing sacramental. In the 11th century, Pope Leo IX was the first pope to reportedly have worn the medal after a miraculous cure from a snake bite. Even though the Church is unsure of its exact origins, various forms of the medal have been worn ever since.
Year of the Cat
"God is Still Calling Us." Father Mike Schmitz announces his new podcast, Catechism in a Year. This is so exciting! After his amazingly successful Bible in a Year podcast with biblical scholar Jeff Cavins, Father Mike Schmitz announced he will launch a new podcast on January 1, 2023.
Precious Blood
July is the Month of the Precious Blood of Jesus. How much blood did Christ lose during His passion? Did you ever wonder about this? During private revelations, Jesus revealed the exact amount to three saints.
Jesus Novena
Pray the Sacred Heart of Jesus Novena: This was Saint Padre Pio’s miraculous daily prayer, which is also known as the Efficacious Novena to the Sacred Heart. Although it is often prayed nine days before the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, it can be prayed at anytime throughout the year.
All is Not Lost
Why is Saint Anthony of Padua the patron saint of lost items? The Catholic Church annually celebrates the memorial of Saint Anthony on June 13. In a recent video, Chaldean Catholic priest, Father Simon Esshaki of San Diego, explains the miraculous reason why Saint Anthony is the patron saint of lost items.