1. Prayer is our full treasure. Whoever prays, receives everything. (III, 118) 2. Do not omit any prayers, any pious practices, no matter how you feel, even if you are experiencing the greatest aridity or distaste. Anyone who omits them even once, will eventually come to completely neglecting them. (III, 114) 3. Remember always that…
Pope Leo XIV’s motto and coat of arms
Pope Leo XIV’s motto and coat of arms Pope Leo XIV reveals his coat of arms and motto, which clearly reflect his Augustinian roots. By Vatican News Pope Leo XIV’s coat of arms offers a clear reflection of his Augustinian roots and the values he seeks to promote during his pontificate, particularly unity and communion…
To Love to Give – May
1. I entrust you to the special care of the Most Blessed Virgin, so that she will not leave you for a moment, but that she will inspire you and bless you at every step, and obtain for you graces so that according to the wishes of your Director you may become a great saint….
Pope Francis – Eternal Rest Holy Father
The Vatican has announced that the funeral for Pope Francis will be held on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. local time, 4:00 a.m. ET. They also released new photos and video of the Pope’s body lying in his private chapel at Casa Santa Maria.
Full text of Pope Francis’ last will and testament
Full text of Pope Francis’ last will and testament Feeling that the sunset of my earthly life is approaching and with lively hope in Eternal Life, I wish to express my testamentary will only with regard to the place of my burial. I have always entrusted my life and my priestly and episcopal ministry to…
Anniversary of THE BEATIFICATION OF BLESSED MARY ANGELA
An Ordinary Beginning – An Extraordinary Journey Lillian Halasinski (1913) – Wife, Mother THE CURE THAT LED TO THE BEATIFICATION OF BLESSED MARY ANGELA The church certified the healing of Lillian as a miracle which led to the beatification of Blessed Mary Angela onApril 18, 1993 in Rome, Italy. The Felician Sisters began the process of…
To Love is to Give – April
1. Since Jesus has in a special way united our hearts, it is important that in this relationship we do not seek our own satisfaction, but rather the joy of the Hearts of Jesus and His Immaculate Mother; then these Hearts will find delight in us if our hearts grow in resemblance to them. Those…
World Water Day March 22, 2025
Glacier preservation Glaciers are melting faster than ever. As the planet gets hotter, our frozen world is shrinking, making the water cycle more unpredictable. For billions of people, meltwater flows are changing, causing floods, droughts, landslides and sea level rise. Countless communities and ecosystems are at risk of devastation. As we work together to mitigate…
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, 21 March
Humanity, not racism The 2024 theme of the International Day is “A Decade of Recognition, Justice, and Development: Implementation of the International Decade for People of African Descent”. Racial discrimination and the legacies of slavery and colonialism continue to destroy lives and curtail opportunities, preventing billions of people from enjoying their full human rights and freedoms….
St Joseph – March 19th
Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity St. Joseph, the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster-father of Jesus. Today is the only Solemnity celebrated in the 2024 Lenten season since Easter is so early this year and the Solemnity of the Annunciation is transferred to the Second Week of Easter. St. Joseph was probably born…
Catholic Sisters Week 2025 March 9 – 14
Happy International Women’s Day!! Celebrating Catholic Sisters Celebrating 10 Years of Catholic Sisters Week As we kick off the 10-year anniversary of Catholic Sisters Week, we are thrilled to share an exciting initiative that places a national spotlight on the profound impact of Catholic Sisters. For generations, Catholic Sisters have been breaking barriers, advocating for…