Feast of Saint Anthony Maria Zaccaria St Anthony Zaccaria was born in Cremona, Lombardy, Italy in 1502. His father was Lazzaro and his mother was Pescaroli Antonia. His family was of the nobility. He was baptized immediately after birth in… Continue Reading →
DO YOU KNOW WHY ANGELS ARE CALLED SAINT? Some have wondered how an angel can be called a saint. When we speak of a “saint,” we ordinarily refer to a person whose life reflects, or did reflect, what the Church… Continue Reading →
Nativity of St. John The Baptist St. John the Baptist’s Birthday Jesus said, “Among those born of women there has been none greater than John the Baptist” (Mt 11:11). Each year on June 24 the Catholic Church honors the birth… Continue Reading →
FIND REST WITH THIS PRAYER OF POPE PIUS XII To Our Lady Of Rest Hear, O Blessed Virgin, the prayers which we address you, Our Lady of Rest, as we are mindful of that maternal love in which you receive your… Continue Reading →
MOTHER TERESA’S GO TO DAILY PRAYER TO START THE DAY In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will… Continue Reading →
SHOULD SAY PRAYER FOR WORK TO ST. JOSEPH OVER OUR DAILY LABOURS Glorious St. Joseph, model of all those who are devoted to labour, obtain for me the grace to work conscientiously, putting the call of duty above my many… Continue Reading →
POWERFUL CHAPLET OF ST. RITA; for your impossible requests O Holy St. Rita, exemplary Augustinian Sister, we honour you for your devotion to the Passion of Christ. Although your early life was filled with disappointment, frustration, and unceasing tragedy, you… Continue Reading →
THE GREAT FAITH OF ST. ELISHA The time was about 150 years after King David reigned over Israel and several years after the earlier prophet Elijah had been sent to confront the nation, which had become steeped in idol… Continue Reading →
PRAYER TO ST. ANTHONY FOR YOUR PETITIONS Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us… Continue Reading →
SAINT BONAVENTURE PRAYER Pierce, O most sweet Lord Jesus, my inmost soul with the most joyous and healthful wound of Thy love, and with true, calm and most holy apostolic charity, that my soul may ever languish and melt with… Continue Reading →
BEST WAY TO CONTROLLING YOUR ANGER BY ST. FRANCIS DE SALES St Francis de Sales was a Bishop of Geneva. He became noted for his deep faith and his gentle approach to the religious divisions in his land resulting from… Continue Reading →
PRAYER TO ST. ANNE FOR YOUR FAMILY Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive… Continue Reading →
PRAYER OF PROTECTION TO OUR ARCHANGEL ST. MICHEAL A heavenly spirit assigned by God to watch over each of us during our lives. The doctrine of angels is part of the Church’s tradition. The role of the guardian angel is… Continue Reading →
INTERCESSION PRAYER TO ST. THERESE PATRON OF MISSIONS Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread;… Continue Reading →
ST. AUGUSTINE OF CANTERBURY FEAST, May 27 St. Augustine was Italian by birth, a monk of St. Andrew’s Abbey in Rome. In 597, Augustine, along with 39 companions, was sent to England by Pope Saint Gregory the Great, who… Continue Reading →
Prayer: LITANY OF ST. IVES ADVOCATE OF LAW AND THE POOR Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Heavenly Father who art God, have mercy… Continue Reading →
Prayer To The Holy Family Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our… Continue Reading →
SAINT FRANCIS PRAYER FOR PEACE Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hated, let me sow love; where there in injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness,… Continue Reading →
Prayer to St. Maria Goretti Oh Saint Maria Goretti who, strengthened by God’s Grace, did not hesitate even at the age of twelve to shed your blood and sacrifice life itself to defend your virginal purity, look graciously on the… Continue Reading →
Prayer to the Holy Innocents The “Prayer to the Holy Innocents” is a prayer to the infants of Bethlehem, the very first Christian martyrs, who were slaughtered at the orders of King Herod, who was seeking to eliminate the Baby Jesus,… Continue Reading →
Chaplet of Saint Dymphna (For the intentions of the Holy Father) Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our… Continue Reading →
Intercession Prayer To Saint Anthony, Joseph, Teresa. O great St Anthony, who has received from God a special power to recover lost things, help me that I may find that which I am now seeking. Oh, St. Joseph, whose… Continue Reading →
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, under the weight of my heartful burden, I turn to you, dear Saint Monica and request your assistance and intercession. From your place in heaven, I beg… Continue Reading →
Prayer for Protection To Archangel Michael Saint Michael the Archangel Prayer “Dear Saint Michael the Archangel, guard us in battle, be our shield against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May the Lord rebuke him, we humbly pray; and… Continue Reading →
Mother Teresa was a wonderful woman of God who gave her life for the poor and sick in Calcutta. She is known for her deep faith and commitment to love and prayer. May these quotes on prayer deepen your own… Continue Reading →
Our Lady of Good Success of Quito, Ecuador At the end of the 16th century, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to a Conceptionist nun in Quito, under the title of Our Lady of Good Success. The nun she appeared… Continue Reading →
PETER CHANEL, PRIEST, FIRST MARTYR OF OCEANIA Born in France in 1803, St Peter Chanel did pastoral work there for a few years after ordination, and then entered the Marist Society and was sent to Oceania. There was considerable resistance… Continue Reading →
PRAYER OF ST. FAUSTINE BEFORE THE HOLY EUCHARIST I adore You, Lord and Creator, hidden in the Most Blessed Sacrament. I adore You for all the works of Your hands, that reveal to me so much wisdom, goodness and… Continue Reading →
THERESE MORNING PRAYER O my God! I offer Thee all my actions of this day for the intentions and for the glory of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. I desire to sanctify every beat of my heart, my every thought,… Continue Reading →
Soter was of Greek origin, though born in Fondi, Italy. He reigned as Pope from 166-175. He was attentive to the needs of Christians and the east, and his pontificate was marked by works of charity and care for… Continue Reading →
