The First Guardian Angel Prayer
This is the first recorded prayer to a guardian angel. It was written by St. Macarius of Egypt. He was Coptic monk and hermit born in 300 A.D. and was well known for his great wisdom. His friends called him, “Pidar Yougiron” which translates to “old young man”. This…
Gregorian Masses
An ancient but mostly unknown custom of the Church is the offering of a daily Mass for 30 days for a soul in Purgatory. After the Masses are said, the soul would immediately be freed from Purgatory and enter Heaven. As its name implies, Gregorian Masses were named…
Prayer After Communion
Stay with me, Lord, for it is necessary to have you present so that I do not forget you. You know how easily I abandon you. Stay with me, Lord, because I am weak, and I need your strength, so that I may not fall so often. Stay with me, Lord, for you are my life, and…
Nine Hour Novena to the Infant of Prague
This novena is to be said at the same time every hour for nine consecutive hours in one day. This is a good novena for urgent requests that cannot wait nine days to be prayed. You pray it every hour for nine hours at the same time. For example, if you begin praying at…
Prayer to Heal Yourself
O most Dear and Sweet Infant Jesus, behold me a poor suffering person who, sustained by a lively faith, invokes Your divine aid to cure my infirmity. I put all my trust in You. I know that You can do all things and that You are most merciful, indeed You are Yourself…
Evening Prayer to the Infant of Prague
This is recited every evening in the Sanctuary of Arenzano. O Holy Infant Jesus, who shed Your blessings on whoever invokes Your name, look kindly on us who kneel humbly before Your holy Image, and hear our prayers. We commend to Your mercy the many poor and needy…
A Prayer for Healing to Christ’s Infinite Mercy
O most Dear and sweet Child Jesus, behold me a poor suffering person who, sustained by a lively faith, invokes Your divine aid to cure my infirmity. I put all my trust in You. I know that You can do all things and that You are most merciful, indeed You are Yourself…
“I Urge Catholics to Pray for the Dead” – St. Pope John Paul II
To the Most Reverend Raymond Séguy, Bishop of Autun, Châlon and Mâcon, Abbot of Cluny 1. This year, when we are celebrating the millennium of the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, established by St. Odilo, fifth Abbot of Cluny, the centenary of the…
Scary Stuff: All Hallows Eve
October 31. Halloween. A headache for parents, an event that children anticipate all year. This is a challenging time for parents because they have to get some type of costume for their children and buy large amounts of candy for those who will visit their humble…
Jubilee Indulgences
The last Jubilee was declared by the Church in the year 2000. In this year, a new set of indulgences has been declared for this Jubilee and future ones (the next one likely to be in 2050). With the new indulgences, we can do a great deal to help release the holy souls…
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