Papal bull issued by Pope Pius V on September 17, 1569, that formalized and promoted the devotion to the Holy Rosary, emphasizing its role in combating heresy and securing peace through Mary's intercession. The Roman Pontiffs, and the other Holy Fathers, our...

The centre of the Catholic Church is the Mass. The Liturgy of the Eucharist is an ancient practice which goes back to the Last Supper with the first Mass. Its the main way that we worship God and petition requests to Him. This is also the most effective means to help...

(From “Purgatory: Doctrinal, Historical, and Poetical” by Mrs. J. Sadlier) FRANCIS DE SALES says: "We do not often enough remember our dead, our faithful departed." Thus the Church, like a good mother, recalls to us the thought of the dead when we have forgotten them,...

Don't judge the others! Those who have this bad habit are the ones who need to work on themselves the most! Kind words can heal, bad words can kill. So don't judge. Don't let a day go by without a kind word or gesture! Carry one another's burdens. This is the only way...

Lord, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. R: Have mercy on the Souls of the Faithful departed. God the Father of...

During a riot at Rome, a mob came to the house where St. Bridget lived; a leader talked of burning Bridget alive. She prayed to Our Lord to know if she should flee to safety. Jesus advised her to stay: "It doesn’t matter if they plot Thy death. My power will break the...

History This is a traditional novena prayed to the apostle, St. Anthony, from his feast day (November 30) to Christmas Day (December 25). It is prayed 15 times per day with your petition. English Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born...