Rosary Novena Day 8: When Suffering Won’t Go Away
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 was that she became...Continue reading→
From Altar Boy to Pope: The Inspiring Journey of Pope Leo XIV
On The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick took listeners on a heartfelt journey through the life of Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, an altar boy from the South Side of Chicago who now stands as the Vicar of Christ. From humble beginnings in Illinois to the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, the new...Continue reading→
Rosary Novena Day 5: Why the Sacred Heart?
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 Loved Us.” It...Continue reading→
Fr. Simon Reflects on Pope Leo XIV and the Sacred Weight of the Papacy
Fr. Simon opened his show today with a heartfelt prayer, invoking the Holy Spirit, leading a Hail Mary, and concluding with the St. Michael Prayer, first composed by Pope Leo XIII after a powerful vision. Reflecting on the election of Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost from Chicago, Fr. Simon likened the moment to...Continue reading→
Rosary Novena Day 4: Why Are You On Pilgrimage?
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 often difficult. Knowing why...Continue reading→
Rosary Novena Day 3: Jesus Promises Peace in Our Homes
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 will “bless the homes...Continue reading→
What is the Holy Spirit’s Role in the Conclave?
If you think the Holy Spirit only shows up in dramatic moments like Pentecost or at the conclave, Sister Mary Teresa Bettag is here to open your eyes. In a powerful segment on Morning Air with John Morales, she shared stories from Rome, wisdom for everyday life, and a deeper understanding of how the Spirit...Continue reading→
Rosary Novena Day 2: The Burning Heart of Jesus
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 French nun in the 1600s. In that vision, Jesus said, “My heart is so inflamed with...Continue reading→
Rosary Novena Day 1: The Whole World is Consecrated?
Welcome to our 54-Day Rosary Novena to the Sacred Heart! With the passing of Pope Francis and the coming election of a new Pope, there has never been a better time to encounter the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Our Church and our families need our prayers! In times of change the Church turns to the...Continue reading→
Politics, Popes, and the Power of Prayer
Ever wondered what happens behind the red curtains of a papal conclave? In a recent episode of The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick offered listeners a behind-the-scenes look that felt like a backstage pass to one of the Church’s most sacred processes. Responding to a thoughtful question from John in Tampa about the “politics” of the...Continue reading→
Why Did Pope Francis Choose St. Mary Major Basilica as His Final Resting Place?
As all eyes turn to Rome and the upcoming conclave, Timmerie Geagea offered a powerful reminder of the tender Marian devotion that shaped Pope Francis’ life—and ultimately, his death. Before his passing, Pope Francis made a heartfelt and humble request: to be buried beside the beloved icon of Our Lady, Salus Populi Romani (“Protectress of...Continue reading→
The Feast of St. Joseph the Worker
Since the late 1800’s, May 1 has been celebrated around the world as “International Workers’ Day.” Though it began as a day to honor workers and to advocate for an eight-hour workday, it quickly became a day to promote a socialist and communist agenda. By the end of World War II and the beginning of...Continue reading→
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