It was a rainy October morning in 1917 when tens of thousands of people gathered in the Cova da Iria fields near Fatima, Portugal. News had spread far and wide about the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to three… Continue Reading →
St. Padre Pio, born Francesco Forgione on May 25, 1887, in Pietrelcina, Italy, is one of the most beloved Catholic saints of the 20th century. From an early age, Padre Pio showed deep piety, eventually joining the Capuchin friars… Continue Reading →
7 Things Catholics Need to Know About the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist 1. True Body and Blood: Catholics believe that during Mass, the bread and wine truly become the Body and Blood of Christ, not just symbols,… Continue Reading →
What Does It Mean For The Pope to Speak Ex Cathedral? When the Pope speaks ex cathedra (Latin for “from the chair”), it means he is making a formal and authoritative declaration on matters of faith or morals, intended to… Continue Reading →
3 Unique Things About the Office of the Pope 1. Successor of St. Peter: The Pope is considered the direct successor of St. Peter, whom Jesus appointed as the leader of His apostles and the first head of the Church…. Continue Reading →
5 Reasons Why You Should Go to Confession ASAP 1. Receive God’s Forgiveness: Confession offers the opportunity to experience God’s unconditional forgiveness and mercy for your sins. 2. Restore Your Relationship with God: Sin damages your relationship with God, and… Continue Reading →
7 Sacraments of the Catholic Church 1. Baptism: The sacrament that cleanses a person of original sin and initiates them into the Christian community is known as the Sacrament of Baptism. 2. Confirmation: This Sacrament strengthens the grace received at… Continue Reading →
8 Reasons Catholics Pray to Saints 1. Intercession: As Catholics, we believe the saints can intercede on our behalf, bringing our prayers to God. 2. Communion of Saints: The Church teaches that all believers, living and dead, are united in… Continue Reading →
How to Say the Miraculous 54-Day Rosary Novena The Novena consists of five decades of the Rosary each day for twenty-seven days in petition; then immediately five decades each day for an additional twenty-seven days in thanksgiving, whether or not… Continue Reading →
There are two very significant liturgical exclusions that occur during Lent. Over the entire 40 days of Lent, neither the Gloria hymn (Glory to God in the Highest) nor the Alleluia verse sung before the Gospel are permitted. What… Continue Reading →
Miraculous Prayers To Our Lady of Guadalupe In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Memorare To Our Lady Of Guadalupe Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary of Guadalupe, that… Continue Reading →
The Memorare Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin… Continue Reading →
Prayer to Saint Jude Thaddeus for Urgent Financial Help. Let Us Pray In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Saint Jude Thaddeus, Apostle of Christ and glorious Martyr, great intercessor in… Continue Reading →
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be… Continue Reading →
Ave Maria! My name is FrancisMary and today I want to share with you 5 warnings from Pope Francis about the Devil. Pope Francis has frequently reminded Christians that the Devil is real, that we must be vigilant, and… Continue Reading →
Suicide has long been viewed as an unpardonable sin by the Catholic Church. According to St. Thomas Aquinas, suicide was not only a serious sin but also one that by its very nature denied a person the chance to… Continue Reading →
Apostle Paul in 1 Cor. 11:27 says “Whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of profaning the body and blood of the Lord” so profaning the Body and… Continue Reading →
An Unfailing Prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. O Most Blessed Mother, heart of love, heart of mercy, ever listening, caring,… Continue Reading →
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Sacred Heart of Jesus, I pray for Your healing touch upon my body, mind and spirit. I ask you to remove any… Continue Reading →
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb,… Continue Reading →
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and… Continue Reading →
Ave Maria, today I want to tell you about these 7 incredible facts about the rosary. The rosary was the favorite prayer of St. Pope John Paul II and he prayed the complete 15 decades daily contemplating the face… Continue Reading →
The Green Scapular Prayer The Green Scapular was given to the world by the Blessed Virgin Mary through a series of apparitions to Sister Justine, a daughter of charity, in the early 1840’s in Paris, France. On the Feast of… Continue Reading →
FEAST OF ALL SAINTS PRAYER Prayer for All Saints Day Dear God, thank you for the example of the Saints. I desire to join in their company, worshiping you forever in Heaven. Please help me follow their footsteps, and yours,… Continue Reading →
SAY THIS SHORT BEDTIME PRAYER All praise to you oh God The night for all the blessings of the light Keep us we pray oh King of kings Beneath Your almighty wings Forgive us Lord through Jesus Christ Your son… Continue Reading →
Unfailing Financial Help Prayer Oh Dear Saint Jude, Apostle of Christ and glorious Martyr, great intercessor in all difficult problems. Today I turn to you with great faith to ask for your generous assistance for I am afflicted… Continue Reading →
Why do Catholics pray to Saints? The communion of saints is the relationship between people living on Earth and the saints in heaven. Unfortunately, it is sometimes misunderstood. Many non-Catholics see the numerous statues, windows, and paintings that depict saints… Continue Reading →
If In Difficult Times Say This Powerful Prayer to St. JUDE In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, friend of Jesus, I place myself in… Continue Reading →
5 Reasons to Have a Miraculous Medal You’ve probably seen a Miraculous Medal before. The symbol, Mary the Virgin Mother on one side and an M with a cross through it surrounded by stars on the other side, is commonly… Continue Reading →
How the Rosary Saved the World Oct. 6th, 1571. The Ottoman Turks had already captured the Island of Cyprus and were quickly advancing toward the rest of Europe. Their fleets had not been defeated in over 100 years of constant… Continue Reading →
