Prayer N lunch

July 8 St. Gregory Grassi and Companions (d. 1900) Most Holy Mary, Our Mother, in your great love for us you gave us the Holy Scapular of Mount Carmel, having heard the prayers of your chosen son Saint Simon Stock. Help us now to wear it faithfully

O Beautiful Flower of Carmel, most fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, holy and singular, who brought forth the Son of God, still ever remaining a pure virgin, assist us in our necessity! O Star of the Sea, help and protect us! Show us that you ar

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July 7Blessed Emmanuel Ruiz and Companions (1804-1860) Not much is known of the early life of Emmanuel Ruiz, but details of his heroic death in defense of the faith have come down to us. Born of humble parents in Santander, Spain, he became a Franciscan

July 6 St. Maria Goretti (1890-1902) One of the largest crowds ever assembled for a canonization—250,000—symbolized the reaction of millions touched by the simple story of Maria Goretti. She was the daughter of a poor Italian tenant farmer, had no chance

Prayer for the Protection of Religious Liberty. O God our Creator, from your provident hand we have received our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. You have called us as your people and given us the right and the duty to worship you, the only true God, and your Son, Jesus Christ.

Sister-Adele Brise Like trees providing shade from the summer’s heat, Adele’s quiet conviction to her mission fostered a refuge for the faithful. And her kindness and grace softly lit the way like slender sunrays through the spaces between the trees’ lea

July 28 St. Leopold Mandic (1887-1942) Leopold used to repeat to himself: “Remember that you have been sent for the salvation of people, not because of your own merits, since it is the Lord Jesus and not you who died for the salvation of souls…. I must

Novena Prayer to Saints Joachim and Ann, parents of the blessed Virgin Mary.

June 23 St. John Fisher (1469-1535) Today many questions are raised about Christians’ and priests’ active involvement in social issues. John Fisher remained faithful to his calling as a bishop. He strongly upheld the teachings of the Church; the very caus

Wednesday, June 22, 2016 St. Thomas More (1478-1535) His belief that no lay ruler has jurisdiction over the Church of Christ cost Thomas More his life. Beheaded on Tower Hill, London, on July 6, 1535, he steadfastly refused to approve Henry VIII’s divorce

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Quote: Christ speaks to St. Margaret Mary: "Behold this Heart which has so loved men that it has spared nothing, even to exhausting and consuming itself, in order to testify its love. In return, I receive from the greater par

“In my most holy wounds sinners will find forgiveness and life!... My Blood will wash away and remove the stain of their sin.” The Last Seven Words Of Jesus Christ. (1) “Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing!” (2) “Today you will

Farther’s  Day

June 18 Venerable Matt Talbot (1856-1925 In looking at the life of Matt Talbot, we may easily focus on the later years when he had stopped drinking for some time and was leading a penitential life. Only alcoholic men and women who have stopped drinking ca

“O my sweet Jesus, in addition to the many graces which Thou hast conferred on me in the course of my life, I ask Thee for this further one: when my soul shall have departed from this world, not only that it not be condemned to Hell, but that it shall not

Friday, June 17, 2016 St. Joseph Cafasso (1811-1860)Devotion to the Eucharist gave energy to all Joseph’s other activities. Long prayer before the Blessed Sacrament has been characteristic of many Catholics who have lived out the gospel well, St. Franci

June 16 St. John Francis Regis (1597-1640) John longed to travel to the New World and become a missionary to the Native Americans, but he was called instead to work among his own compatriots. Unlike many famous preachers, he isn’t remembered for golden-to

Through Your Sacred Hart, grant us the grace to love each other always. There must be no more hatred among us. Show us Your Love!

Prayer to ask God for the gift of Divine Wisdom by Saint Louis De Monitfort

June 13 St. Anthony of Padua (1195-1231) Invocation to St Anthony

Pray for my  Neighbors in Orlando, Florida and the whole world

June 13St. Anthony of Padua (1195-1231) Anthony should be the patron of those who find their lives completely uprooted and set in a new and unexpected direction. Like all saints, he is a perfect example of turning one’s life completely over to Christ. God

Thoughts And Prayers for Orlando, Florida

June 10 Blessed Joachima (1783-1854) Joachima understands loss. She lost the home where her children grew up, her husband and, finally, her health. As the power to move and care for her own needs slowly ebbed away, this woman who had all her life cared fo