What is the Roman Missal? The Roman Missal is (mostly) the big red book that the priest uses at the altar and at his chair when celebrating Mass. I say “mostly” because the Lectionary (which contains the readings) and the liturgical books containing the rites for the various sacraments, are also part of the Roman […]

Nine Elevations Of The Soul To The Sacred Heart Of Jesus Heart of Jesus, perfect adorer of God, teach me to adore Thy heavenly Father with thee and by Thee. Heart of Jesus, inflamed with love for me, inflame me with Thy divine love. Heart of Jesus, victim alone worthy of God, unite me to […]

Holy Spirit Give Me The Gift Of Fear! PRAYER FOR THE SEVEN GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT O Lord Jesus Christ, Who, before ascending into heaven, did promise to send the Holy Spirit to finish Your work in the souls of Your Apostles and Disciples, deign to grant the same Holy Spirit to me that […]

An examination of conscience is a tool that is used when preparing for making a good Confession. This tool can also be used at any time of day, but can be especially fruitful at nighttime, looking back over the day. The father is the priest of his domestic Church. He is the head of the […]

St. Anthony’s Motto can be used when facing temptation and even as a small exorcism. Pope Sixtus V had this prayer engraved at the base of the statue he had placed in St. Peter’s Square. Pray it often when you’re in need of extra help! Ecce Crucem Domini!Fugite partes adversae!Vicit Leo de tribu Juda,Radix David! […]

Holy Spirit, Grant Me The Gift Of Knowledge PRAYER FOR THE SEVEN GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT O Lord Jesus Christ, Who, before ascending into heaven, did promise to send the Holy Spirit to finish Your work in the souls of Your Apostles and Disciples, deign to grant the same Holy Spirit to me that […]

Join us in praying for our brothers and sisters in Nigeria who faced a brutal attack while attending Mass on the Feast of Pentecost. We fly to the patronage, O holy Mother of God. Despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from all dangers. O ever glorious and blessed Virgin. Our […]

Holy Spirit, Grant Me Fortitude PRAYER FOR THE SEVEN GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT O Lord Jesus Christ, Who, before ascending into heaven, did promise to send the Holy Spirit to finish Your work in the souls of Your Apostles and Disciples, deign to grant the same Holy Spirit to me that He may perfect […]

Pray for the Gift of Counsel! PRAYER FOR THE SEVEN GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT O Lord Jesus Christ, Who, before ascending into heaven, did promise to send the Holy Spirit to finish Your work in the souls of Your Apostles and Disciples, deign to grant the same Holy Spirit to me that He may […]

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to sacred art. I used to buy books as a kid about the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo. Ironically, I had no idea of their Catholic ties, nor would the term “sacred art” have been in my vocabulary. I was simply mesmerized by the beauty. It […]