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- Novena to the Holy Spirit Day 1
- Novena to the Holy Spirit Day 1Posted 19 hours ago
Novena to the Holy Spirit
Begin be reciting the following prayer...
O Holy Spirit, Divine Consoler!
I adore you as my True God.
I offer You my whole heart,
and I render You heartfelt thanks
for all the benefits You have bestowed upon the world.
You are the author of all supernatural gifts
and enriched the Blessed Virgin… - Our Lady of Fatima and the Power of the Holy Rosary
- Our Lady of Fatima and the Power of the Holy RosaryPosted 1 day ago
Msgr. Esseff reflects on Our Lady of Fatima and the power of the Holy Rosary. It is a tremendous instrument of peace to those who pray in Our Lady's garden of prayer. Anyone seeking peace in the world, as well in their own lives, should turn to Our Lady and…
- MIL#3 Marriage in the Lord w/ Deacon James Keating – Episode 3
- MIL#3 Marriage in the Lord w/ Deacon James Keating – Episode 3Posted 3 days ago
In this episode, Deacon Keating reflects on the Sacrament of Marriage and the liturgy of the Church in which it is celebrated. Where the wedding occurs says much about how the couple perceives the gravitas of the marriage commitment. He then discusses the questions that are asked of the couple…
- USCCA11 – The United States Catholic Catechism for Adults with Archbishop George Lucas – Chap. 11 The Four Marks of the Church
- USCCA11 – The United States Catholic Catechism for Adults with Archbishop George Lucas – Chap. 11 Th…Posted 3 days ago
Archbishop Lucas offers insights on the US Catholic Catechism for Adults Chapter 11:
"In the earliest professions of faith, the Catholic Church identified herself as "one, holy, catholic, and apostolic." We find these words in the Nicene Creed professed at Sunday Mass. Traditionally, they refer to what are known as the…
- IP#100 Fr. Andrew Apostoli – Fatima For Today on Inside the Pages
- IP#100 Fr. Andrew Apostoli – Fatima For Today on Inside the PagesPosted 4 days ago
Fr. Andrew Apostoli does a tremendous job covering all the varied aspects of the events of Fatima and the call of Our Lady of Fatima. He conveys the "immaculate" heart of the message, as well as tackling the "controversies" that have plagued the events over the years. Because of the…
- The Hellos and Good-byes of Life – Learning to Detach : a reflection by Msgr. John Esseff
- The Hellos and Good-byes of Life – Learning to Detach: a reflection with Msgr. John EsseffPosted 4 days ago
Msgr. Esseff reflects on the "hellos" and the "good-byes" of life. I can't really be where I am if I don't say good-bye to where I've been, especially if I leave it jagged. What do you do if you don't want to leave a place? You are not ready to…
- May 13, 1917, the First Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima
- May 13, 1917, the First Apparition of Our Lady of FatimaPosted 5 days ago
Fatima is undoubtedly the most prophetic of modern apparitions. The first and second parts of the “secret”—which are here published in sequence so as to complete the documentation—refer especially to the frightening vision of hell, devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the Second World War, and finally the prediction…
- BTP#14 Beginning to Pray w/ Dr. Anthony Lilles: Heaven In Faith Day 7 Prayer 2 by Bl. Elizabeth of the Trinity
- BTP#14 Beginning to Pray w/ Dr. Anthony Lilles: Heaven In Faith Day 7 Prayer 2 by Bl. Elizabeth of …BTP#14 Beginning to Pray w/ Dr. Anthony Lilles: Heaven In Faith Day 7 Prayer 2 by Bl. Elizabeth of …Posted 6 days ago
From "Heaven in Faith: Day 7 Prayer 2" found in The Complete Works vol 1:
24..."When God sees that we are prepared to receive His grace, His generous goodness is ready to give us the gift that will give us His likeness. Our aptitude for receiving His grace depends on the…
- IP#153 Mark Brumley – YOUCAT on Inside the Pages
- IP#153 Mark Brumley – YOUCAT on Inside the PagesPosted 6 days ago
It's great to be joined once again by Mark Brumley! This time we discuss YOUCAT, an engaging a catechism designed for a youthful audience. I say "youthful" because it appeals to seekers in all age groups. Bright in design, filled with questions and answers, and thoughtful in its presentation of…
- The Fatima hymn tells the story ….from Vatican Radio
- The Fatima hymn tells the story ….from Vatican RadioPosted 6 days ago
While the rest of the world was seething with the war and its evils in a lonely corner of Europe 1917 three young children had a vision of Our Lady.That apparition sparked off the devotion to Our Lady of Fatima, an inspiration for millions to work and pray for peace.
Since…
- May 17Novena to the Holy…
- May 16Our Lady of Fatima and the Power of th…
- May 14MIL#3 Marriage in the Lord w/ Deacon James Keating …
- May 14USCCA11 – The United States Catholic Catechism for Adults with Archbishop George Lucas – Chap. 11 The Four Marks …
- May 14IP#100 Fr. Andrew Apostoli – Fatima For Today on Ins…
- May 13The Hellos and Good-byes of Life – Learning to Detach : a reflection by Msgr…
- May 13May 13, 1917, the First Apparition of Our L…
- May 11BTP#14 Beginning to Pray w/ Dr. Anthony Lilles: Heaven In Faith Day 7 Prayer 2 by Bl. Elizabeth o…
- May 11IP#153 Mark Brumley – YOUCAT on Ins…
- May 11The Fatima hymn tells the story ….from …
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