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Prayer in a Busy Life
I don’t know about you, but, with family, work, kids, schedules, and life, in general, I sometimes find it difficult to squeeze time in for prayer. I never seem to have enough hours in the day to make it to Adoration every week, or even…
What happened when I started praying the rosary daily
As an adult, the idea of praying the rosary every day seemed daunting. Forty-five minutes is a big chunk of time for parents especially after the kids are in bed and you finally have some silence. Sure, you can pray it all in 25 minutes —…
Holy Father’s prayer intention for September
Parishes: That our parishes, animated by a missionary spirit, may be places where faith is communicated and charity is seen.
Five prayers for the United States
Take a few minutes on Independence Day or any day of the year to pray for the United States. 1. Prayer for our Nation God our Father, giver of life, we entrust the United States of America to your loving care. You are the rock on which…
Five prayers for the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul
The Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul is June 29. Here are five prayers to these two apostles. Sts. Peter and Paul, pray for us! 1. O holy Apostles, Peter and Paul, intercede for us. Protect, O Lord, your people who trust in the patronage…
A litany for the feast of Corpus Christi
The Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Christ “traces the line of salvation history through a series of biblical references and passages. In its present form it was approved by the Blessed John XXIII on 24 February 1960” (Directory on…
Five Ways to Observe Memorial Day
1. Attend Mass at a cemetery Some Catholic cemeteries offer Mass on Memorial Day. To find one near you, contact your diocese or parish. 2. Learn about Fr. Emil Kapaun Emil Kapaun was a priest from Kansas and a U.S.…
Five Ways to Pray
when you're outside your comfort zone
Five Prayers to Say on Thanksgiving
For appreciating others We thank you, Father, for the gift of Jesus your Son who came to our Earth and lived in a simple home. We have a greater appreciation of the value and dignity of the human family because he loved and was loved…
Planting a Rosary Garden
The Rosary is one of the more familiar devotionals associated with the Catholic faith. It sets forth the entire life of Christ and the unwavering devotion of his holy mother Mary. The word rosary comes from the Latin word rosarium,…
