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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...
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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...
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(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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
