ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 41 What happens when a brilliant man gives his heart to Jesus? In 18th-century Italy, a young man named Alphonsus Liguori had everything going for him. He earned a law degree at age 16, had a promising career, and was widely admired for his sharp mind. But deep down, Alphonsus knew God...Continue reading→

ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 40 If you have good news, when do you tell it? As soon as possible! Which might make you wonder, why did Jesus wait until the 1670s to reveal His Sacred Heart? There are two things to remember: God’s timing is perfect and God speaks to human beings in their history and...Continue reading→

ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 39 What would you say if Jesus asked you to carry a hard cross? I don’t know about you, but I might hesitate for a moment. I might even ask if there are easier crosses I could carry! Carrying a cross can be extremely difficult. It’s one of the corporal works of...Continue reading→

ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 38 Have you ever wondered if your hard work matters? Sometimes, after finishing a big project we step back and wonder if it really mattered. But one thing we know always matters is when we offer up our suffering for others! When we unite our suffering to Jesus Christ, He can always...Continue reading→

ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 37 Do you ask your guardian angel for help? Maybe you sometimes even forget that angels exist! It was hard for St. Margaret Mary to forget – because she saw an angel! Specifically she saw a ‘Seraphim’ which is a type of angel. St. Margaret Mary was working at the Visitation Convent,...Continue reading→

ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 36 Did you know that we almost didn’t get the detailed autobiography of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque? St. Margaret Mary was a very humble person. That humility allowed her to accomplish many spiritual feats in her life. But when her spiritual director Fr. Claude La Colombière asked her to write down an...Continue reading→

ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 35 Have you ever seen someone misuse a tool? Sometimes when we hand a hammer or paintbrush to a child we see them not know how to use it. They might try to hammer with the paintbrush or paint with the hammer! Similarly, we need to know how to use our suffering....Continue reading→

ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 34 Can you do something nine times in a row? Most likely you’ll immediately say, “Yes! That’s easy!” But if you’re anything like me, you’ll realize it’s harder than it sounds. It’s very easy to start a nine-day novena – it’s much harder to finish it! And just try to get up...Continue reading→

ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 33 Do you ever make plans for the weekend? And – if they’re plans with someone you love – do you look forward to them all week? When you love someone, you spend time with them! Whether it’s a couple’s date night or a friend’s vacation together. Unfortunately, we sometimes don’t spend...Continue reading→

ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 32 If Jesus showed you His Heart, how would you respond? In 1674, about a year after her first vision, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque was kneeling in front of the Blessed Sacrament when Jesus appeared again. This second apparition was vivid and unforgettable. She saw His Sacred Heart on a crystal-clear throne...Continue reading→

ROSARY NOVENA: DAY 31 Have you ever lost your patience at something small? If you’re like me, I’m sure you have. Afterwards, we look back and wonder how we ever got frustrated at something like that! Nowadays, we all expect everything to be instant. Whether it’s live news, two-day shipping, or fast food, we can...Continue reading→