Satan “has no chance if there is prayer,” says Pope Francis
Pope Francis talks about how the Devil attacks the Church and how he has dealt with exorcisms, in a new book by an Italian journalist on the subject. The devil …
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Pray this 9-hour novena for an urgent need
The 9-hour novena to the Infant Jesus of Prague is often said for an urgent need and many can attest to its efficacy. Many Catholics are familiar with the concept …
Need a taste of Heaven and a shot of joy? Try the very short Easter prayer.
Dating back to the 6th century, tradition says this prayer was created with the dialogue of an angel and a pope. The Regina Caeli (Latin for “Queen of Heaven”) is …
Did Jesus visit his Mother first on Easter morning? Here’s why JPII said “probably so”
The Polish pope had this to say about Mary as witness to the Paschal mystery. The Filipino community has a whole celebration linked to the traditional belief that the Resurrected …
How to spend Holy Week with Mary
Not only was she there, she was best able to understand what was happening. Iwant to spend Holy Week with Mary this year. Not only was she there, watching it …
The prayer that will make us cling to God
My nothingness must kneel below Thy Cross … Jesus commends the tax collector in the Temple (Lk 18:9-14): This man went home justified. The Lord praises him because the man prayed: O …
3 Enemies to fight during Lent
The first letter of John reveals three potent enemies we need to battle against during the next 40 days. Lent is a time of spiritual combat, and there are three …
If Lent is your Way of the Cross, here are your Stations
If only on this 2nd week, things are already going badly, that’s just as it should be. Here’s what’s next. It’s Lent, Week 2. How’s it going? If it’s not …
If you’re still not sure what to do for Lent, this is for you
Some years it’s clear what we should do when it comes to our Lenten practices, and other years it’s not so easy. During Lent, as we prepare for the Lord’s …
How to pray the Rosary of St. Joseph
Here is a detailed guide on how to pray this beautiful devotion. St. Joseph is one of the most popular saints of Christianity, and because of that there exist countless …