Rosary Novena Day 12: Would you say no?
ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 12 Sometimes you have to say ‘no’ to a good thing! That’s what happened to St. Margaret Mary when she returned from the convent to the French village of Verosvres. After spending years forming her faith among the Poor Clares and nearly dying from illness, she was thrown back into everyday village...Continue reading→
The Feast of St. Joseph the Worker
Will Artificial Intelligence and Robots replace humans in the workplace? Will people no longer be slaves to their jobs but instead have unlimited leisure time? Won’t that be wonderful? These are important questions that the world and the Church face today. And the answer that Scripture and Church documents provide is “NO!” While leisure and...Continue reading→
Rosary Novena Day 11: The Biggest Temptation
ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 11 Have you ever made a good decision and then been tempted to stray from it? Congratulations – you’re human! The good news is that the lives of the saints show us that God is constantly calling us back to His mercy. St. Margaret Mary had already felt a call to religious life,...Continue reading→
Rosary Novena Day 10: She Didn’t Feel Peace
ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 10 Have you ever been in a situation where something felt off? Like you didn’t fit in? That’s how St. Margaret Mary felt after leaving the convent and returning to normal life in her village. She had left behind her vow to become a nun and – though still pious – was...Continue reading→
Rosary Novena Day 8: When Suffering Won’t Go Away
ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 8 What do you do when suffering won’t go away? For St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, the answer was to unite herself to Jesus. Yesterday I shared about how St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, born Marguerite Alacoque, went to a boarding school at a convent run by the Poor Clares. What I didn’t mention...Continue reading→
Pope Leo XIV Calls Newly Ordained Priests to Serve with Openness and Courage
Pope Leo XIV ordained ten new priests during a solemn Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica on April 26, marking the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. In his homily, the Holy Father reflected on Christ’s promise of abundant life and called the newly ordained to become living instruments of that gift through their priestly ministry....Continue reading→
The Holy Father Advances Causes of 49 Spanish Martyrs and Other Servants of God
Pope Leo XIV has advanced several causes for canonization, highlighting the witness of martyrdom, sacrificial love, and heroic virtue within the life of the Church. During a recent audience with Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, the Holy Father authorized the promulgation of decrees that recognize the sanctity of...Continue reading→
Rosary Novena Day 6: The Woman Who Saw the Sacred Heart
ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 6 Where did the Sacred Heart devotion come from? Did the Church always have a devotion to the Sacred Heart? The answer is: Yes and No! Yes, the Church has always honored Jesus’ divine and human natures, as well as His Passion. The Sacred Heart is present in Scripture (piercing of Christ’s...Continue reading→
Rosary Novena Day 5: Why the Sacred Heart?
ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 5 Why did Jesus give us a new devotion? Why the Sacred Heart? Only Jesus can give you the full answer to that, but Pope Francis’ final encyclical might give us a clue. In October 2024, the late Holy Father Pope Francis published his last encyclical: Dilexit Nos, which translates to “He Has...Continue reading→
Rosary Novena Day 4: Why Are You On Pilgrimage?
ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 4 What is the best advice for a pilgrim? To know why you are going! Often before a pilgrimage, pilgrims will be advised to clarify exactly what they are praying for. Sometimes they will even write it down before they go and keep it in their pockets. Why do this? Pilgrimages are...Continue reading→
Rosary Novena Day 3: Jesus Promises Peace in Our Homes
ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 3 Did you know you can get a blessing right from Jesus Himself? It’s true – Jesus Himself said it! And this Consecration to the Sacred Heart is a great place to start. Jesus said to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, the French nun who saw visions of the Sacred Heart, that He...Continue reading→
Rosary Novena Day 2: The Burning Heart of Jesus
ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 2 Have you ever wondered why Jesus’ Sacred Heart is shown with flames? That’s how Jesus Himself showed it to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque! The image of the Sacred Heart was not dreamed up by a painter or artist. It was shown in a vision granted to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, a...Continue reading→
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