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An Altar Server’s Prayer By St. John Berchmans

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 06:32:00 +0000

An Altar Server’s Prayer To be Christ’s page at the altar,To serve Him freely there.Where even the Angels falter,Bowed low in reverent prayer.To touch the throne most holy,To hand the gifts for the feast,To see Him meekly, lowly,Descend at the word of the priest.To hear man’s poor petition,To sound the silver bell,When He in sweet […]

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May Christ Be Seen In Our Life | St. Peter Damian

Catholic Saint — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:12:00 +0000

“May Christ be heard in our language, may Christ be seen in our life, may He be perceived in our hearts.” – St. Peter Damian Photo by Katt Yukawa on Unsplash Catholic SaintA collection of some of the best Catholic saint quotes. catholic-link.org

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Best Quotes From Pope Francis’ Message For Lent 2024

Pope Francis — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 06:10:00 +0000

“Through the desert God leads us to freedom.” We realize how true this is at those moments when we feel hopeless, wandering through life like a desert and lacking a promised land as our destination. Lent is the season of grace in which the desert can become once more – in the words of the […]

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PRAYER TO OUR SORROWFUL MOTHER

St. Alphonsus Liguori — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 06:08:00 +0000

O my afflicted Mother! Queen of Martyrs and of Sorrows, thou didst so bitterly weep over thy Son, Who died for my salvation; but what will thy tears avail me if I am lost? By the merits, then, of thy Sorrows, obtain for me deep contrition for my sins, and a true amendment of life, […]

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What Is Christian Morality? | C.S. Lewis

C.S. Lewis — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 09:39:00 +0000

“People often think of Christian morality as a kind of bargain in which God says, ‘If you keep a lot of rules I’ll reward you, and if you don’t I’ll do the other thing.’ I do not think that is the best way of looking at it. I would much rather say that every time […]

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The Name Of Jesus Defends Us | St. Alphonsus

St. Alphonsus Liguori — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 06:26:00 +0000

In the second place, we said that the name of Jesus defends us. Yes, it defends us against all the deceits and assaults of our enemies. For this reason the Messias was called the Mighty God; [15] and His name was called by the wise man a strong tower: The name of the Lord is a strong tower; [16] […]

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Christ Is Born, Glorify Him! | Christmas Quote Saint Gregory

St. Gregory of Nyssa — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 09:19:00 +0000

“Christ is born, glorify Him! Christ from heaven, go out to meet Him! Christ on earth, be exalted! Sing to the Lord all the whole earth; and that I may join both in one word, let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad, for Him who is of heaven and then of earth. […]

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The Surrender Novena | Don Dolindo Ruotolo

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:57:00 +0000

Jesus revealed the words of this Surrender Novena to Servant of God Don Dolindo Ruotolo. Day 1 of the Surrender Novena Jesus to the soul: Why do you confuse yourselves by worrying? Leave the care of your affairs to Me and everything will be peaceful. I say to you in truth that every act of true, […]

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God Was Wrapped In A Cradle | St. Hilary Christmas Quote

Catholic Saint — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 08:21:00 +0000

“What worthy return can we make for so great a condescension? The One Only-begotten God, ineffably born of God, entered the Virgin’s womb and grew and took the frame of poor humanity. He who upholds the universe, within whom and through whom are all things, was brought forth by common childbirth. He at whose voice […]

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The Mystery Of The Poor | Dorothy Day

Dorothy Day — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 08:32:00 +0000

“The mystery of the poor is this: That they are Jesus, and what you do for them you do for Him. It is the only way we have of knowing and believing in our love. The mystery of poverty is that by sharing in it, making ourselves poor in giving to others, we increase our […]

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God Is Charity | St. Albert The Great Quote

Catholic Saint — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 07:20:00 +0000

“But where charity is not found, God cannot dwell. If, then, we possess charity, we possess God, for God is Charity.” – St. Albert the GreaT Photo by Courtney Cook on Unsplash Catholic SaintA collection of some of the best Catholic saint quotes. catholic-link.org

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Prayer For All Saints Day | Litany Of The Saints

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 05:07:00 +0000

Prayer For All Saints Day | Litany Of The Saints Lord, have mercy on us. Christ have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us, Christ, graciously hear us. God, the Father of heaven, Have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us. God, the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, One […]

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Achieve Sanctity By Fulfilling Your Obligations | St. Anthony Mary Claret

Catholic Saint — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 06:43:00 +0000

“Our Lord has created persons for all states in life, and in all of them we see people who achieved sanctity by fulfilling their obligations well.” –St. Anthony Mary Claret Photo by Volha Flaxeco on Unsplash Catholic SaintA collection of some of the best Catholic saint quotes. catholic-link.org

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Prayer Of St. Ignatius | Teach Me To Be Generous

St. Ignatius of Loyola — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 08:53:00 +0000

“O my God, teach me to be generous, to serve you as you deserve to be served, to give without counting the cost, to fight without fear of being wounded, to work without seeking rest, and to spend myself without expecting any reward, but the knowledge that I am doing your holy will. Amen.” — […]

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The Battle Is Within Ourselves | Blessed Carlo Actuis Quote

Catholic Saint — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 08:37:00 +0000

“What does it mean if you can win a thousand battles if you cannot win against your own corrupt passions? It doesn’t matter. The battle is with ourselves.” Bl. Carlo Acutis Catholic SaintA collection of some of the best Catholic saint quotes. catholic-link.org

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Do Not Get So Absorbed With Work That You Forget God | St. Faustina

St. Faustina — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 07:33:00 +0000

“I will not allow myself to be so absorbed in the whirlwind of work as to forget about God. I will spend all my free moments at the feet of the Master hidden in the Blessed Sacrament. He has been tutoring me from my most tender years.” – St. Faustina Learn More From St. Faustina […]

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When You Have An Evil Thought, Do This! | St. Alphonsus Liguori

St. Alphonsus Liguori — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 04:03:08 +0000

“When an evil thought is presented to the mind, we must immediately endeavor to turn our thoughts to God, or to something which is indifferent. But the first rule is, instantly to invoke the names of Jesus and Mary and to continue to invoke them until the temptation ceases. He who trusts in himself is […]

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How Did Mother Teresa Describe Jesus?

Saint Teresa of Calcutta — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 05:23:00 +0000

Who Is Jesus To Me? St. Teresa of Calcutta Answers Jesus is the Bread of Life. Jesus is the Victim offered for our sins on the Cross. Jesus is the Sacrifice offered at the Holy Mass for the sins of the world and mine. Jesus is the Word – to be spoken. Jesus is the […]

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The Assumption: Total Happiness In Divine Glory

St. John Paul II — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 06:25:00 +0000

“In her, assumed into heaven, we are shown the eternal destiny that awaits us beyond the mystery of death: a destiny of total happiness in divine glory. This supernatural vision sustains our daily pilgrimage.” – St. John Paul II St. John Paul IIPope Saint John Paul II was head of the Catholic Church from 1978 […]

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When I Could Not See My Way | St. Mary Mackillop

Catholic Saint — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 05:21:00 +0000

When I could not see my way, God kept my heart full of trust in Him to make all come right. – St. Mary MacKillop Photo by nine koepfer on Unsplash Catholic SaintA collection of some of the best Catholic saint quotes. catholic-link.org

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9 Daily Spiritual Practices For Catholics From St. Alphonsus

St. Alphonsus Liguori — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 07:48:00 +0000

9 Daily Spiritual Practices For Catholics From St. Alphonsus 1) Short prayers immediately upon rising 2) At least 15 minutes of meditation each day 3) 15 minutes of spiritual reading each day 4) A daily examination of conscience (particularly considering the quality of our prayer) 5) To make a confession and take Holy Communion at […]

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Instead Of Worrying About Your Catholic Children, Try This

Catholic Saint — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 08:31:00 +0000

“Avoid worrying, then, about anything else for your children except whatever may contribute to bringing them up virtuously. For the rest, having entrusted them to God, try to see what His will for them is, to help them along the path in life He has chosen for them. Never be afraid of relying too much […]

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Always Listen To The Word Of God | St. Francis de Sales

St. Francis de Sales — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 08:05:00 +0000

“Always give good heed to the Word of God, whether you hear or read it in private, or hearken to it when publicly preached: listen with attention and reverence; seek to profit by it, and do not let the precious words fall unheeded; receive them into your heart as a costly balsam; imitate the Blessed […]

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Remember The Angels Are Present! | St. Josemaria Escriva

St. Josemaria Escriva — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:04:00 +0000

“If you remembered the presence of your angel and the angels of your neighbors, you would avoid many of the foolish things which slip into your conversations.” St. Josemaria Escriva Image: Photo by Cosmin Gurau on Unsplash St. Josemaria EscrivaSaint Josemaría Escrivá (January 9th 1902 – June 26th 1975) was a Roman Catholic priest from […]

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A Prayer For Those Suffering With Alzheimer’s Disease And Dementia

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 05:33:00 +0000

Defend the lowly and fatherless;render justice to the afflicted and needy.Rescue the lowly and poor;deliver them from the hand of the wicked.JOHN 10:14-15 Loving God, Healer and Comforter,we pray for those who suffer from the anxiety, ambiguity and confusion of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Look with mercy upon their distress, confusion or […]

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The Bread Of Life Helps The Body And The Soul

Venerable Edel Quinn — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:56:00 +0000

“Each morning at Holy Mass, the Bread of Life will help the body as well as the soul, if we have faith. If we but touch the hem of His garment…and how much more have we than that! We can find Him, at every moment, on the altar. Be with Him there. Better than all […]

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The Sign Of The Cross Is The Sign Of The Christan

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 05:42:00 +0000

In all the works of God there is nothing that is worthless or insignificant. The smallest flower, a grain of dust, the tiniest insect, each and all reveal the wisdom, the omnipotence, the infinite greatness of their Creator, as clearly as the sun itself and all the glories of the starlit heavens. And thus it […]

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6 Things That Happen When You Go To Confession

Catechism of the Catholic Church — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:51:00 +0000

The spiritual effects of the Sacrament of Penance are: 1. Reconciliation with God by which the penitent recovers grace; 2. Reconciliation with the Church; 3. Remission of the eternal punishment incurred by mortal sins; 4. Remission, at least in part, of temporal punishments resulting from sin; 5. Peace and serenity of conscience, and spiritual consolation; […]

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Keep Your Promises | St. Colette

Catholic Saint — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 07:57:00 +0000

“We must faithfully keep what we have promised. If through human weakness we fail, we must always without delay arise again by means of holy penance, and give our attention to leading a good life and to dying a holy death. May the Father of all mercy, the Son by his holy passion, and the […]

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A Collection Of Poetry For Eucharistic Adoration

Danielle Erwin — Sat, 27 May 2023 08:42:00 +0000

Something More There’s something moreBeyond that doorThan what meets the eyeTiny HostWe adore the mostOn the altar there abides Appears as breadChrist, risen from the dead,The ultimate sacrificeWho we abhor with our sinBy his mercy, He lets us inTo gaze upon Him, pure and white Body, Blood, Soul, DivinityExposèd here for you and me,Christ Jesus, […]

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Entrust Yourself To Mary By Saying This Prayer Daily

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Wed, 17 May 2023 09:45:00 +0000

Have you entrusted yourself to Mary? You can do so by praying this prayer: I, ________________________, a repentant sinner, renew and ratify today in your hands, O Immaculate Mother, the vows of my Baptism. I renounce Satan and resolve to follow Jesus Christ even more closely than before. Mary, I give you my heart. Please […]

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Suscipe Prayer | St. Ignatius

St. Ignatius of Loyola — Tue, 09 May 2023 07:51:00 +0000

Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty,my memory, my understanding,and my entire will,All I have and call my own. You have given all to me.To you, Lord, I return it. Everything is yours; do with it what you will.Give me only your love and your grace,that is enough for me. – St. Ignatius Image: Photo […]

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What Does Jesus Do In The Eucharist?

St. John Vianney — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 09:32:00 +0000

“What does Jesus Christ do in the Eucharist? It is God who, as our Savior, offers himself each day for us to his Father’s justice. If you are in difficulties and sorrows, he will comfort and relieve you. If you are sick, he will either cure you or give you strength to suffer so as […]

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The Eucharist Is The Greatest Love Story

Archbishop Fulton Sheen — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 08:27:00 +0000

“The greatest love story of all time is contained in a tiny white Host.” – Venerable Fulton Sheen Archbishop Fulton SheenFulton John Sheen (born Peter John Sheen, May 8, 1895 – December 9, 1979) was an American bishop of the Catholic Church known for his preaching and especially his work on television and radio. Ordained a priest of the Diocese of Peoria in […]

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Prayer For Good Friday: Litany Of The Passion

St. John Henry Newman — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 08:53:00 +0000

A Prayer for Good Friday: Litany of the Passion LORD, have mercy.Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us.Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of Heaven,Have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world,Have mercy on us. God the Holy Ghost,Have mercy on us. […]

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Be Filled With Charity | St. Vincent Ferrer

St. Vincent Ferrer — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 05:08:00 +0000

If you truly want to help the soul of your neighbor, you should approach God first with all your heart. Ask Him simply to fill you with charity, the greatest of all virtues; with it you can accomplish what you desire. – St. Vincent Ferrer St. Vincent FerrerSt. Vincent Ferrer, also known as Vincent of […]

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The Purpose Of Life | Ven. Fulton Sheen

Archbishop Fulton Sheen — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 08:03:00 +0000

Lenten practices of giving up pleasures are good reminders that the purpose of life is not pleasure. – Ven. Fulton Sheen Photo by Amanda Scharkss on Unsplash Archbishop Fulton SheenFulton John Sheen (born Peter John Sheen, May 8, 1895 – December 9, 1979) was an American bishop of the Catholic Church known for his preaching and especially his work on television […]

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Don’t Wait Until Your Old To Become A Saint, Start NOW!

St. Josemaria Escriva — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 06:16:00 +0000

Don’t wait until you are old to start becoming a saint. Begin right now. Cheerfully and joyfully, by fulfilling the duties of your work and of your everyday life. – St. Josemaria Escriva Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash St. Josemaria EscrivaSaint Josemaría Escrivá (January 9th 1902 – June 26th 1975) was a Roman Catholic […]

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A True Sign Of Unity And A Bond Of Charity

Becky Roach — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:31:59 +0000

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Pray For Those Who Slander You | St. Maximos

St. Maximos the Confessor — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 09:32:00 +0000

“To the extent that you pray with all your soul for the person who slanders you, God will make the truth known to those who have been scandalized by the slander.” -St. Maximos the Confessor Image: Photo by Ben White on Unsplash *Amazon Affiliate links help the ministry of Catholic-Link at no additional cost to […]

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We Need Prayer | St. Luigi Orione Quote

Saint Luigi Orione — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 10:06:00 +0000

“Without prayer nothing good is done. God’s works are done with our hands joined, and on our knees. Even when we run, we must remain spiritually kneeling before Him.” – St. Luigi Orione More Prayer Resources Image: https://cathopic.com/photo/1793-humble-prayer Saint Luigi Orione St. Luigi Orione (1872 – 1940) was an Italian Catholic priest and founder of the […]

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God’s Answer To The Problem Of Suffering

Dr. Peter Kreeft — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 08:23:00 +0000

Love is why He came. It’s all love. The buzzing flies around the cross, the stroke of the Roman hammer as the nails tear into his screamingly soft flesh, the infinitely harder stroke of his own people’s hammering hatred, hammering at his heart – why? For love. God is love, as the sun is fire and […]

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A Martyr’s Prayer | St. Polycarp

Catholic Saint — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 07:26:00 +0000

“Lord, almighty God, Father of your beloved and blessed Son Jesus Christ, through whom have come to the knowledge of yourself, God of angels, of powers, of all creation, of all the race of saints who live in your sight, I bless you for judging me worthy of this day, this hour, so that in […]

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The Wonders Of Becoming Christ’s | St. Brendan Quote

Catholic Saint — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 06:29:00 +0000

“If you become Christ’s you will stumble upon wonder upon wonder, and every one of them true.” –St. Brendan Photo by Aziz Acharki on Unsplash Catholic SaintA collection of some of the best Catholic saint quotes. catholic-link.org

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How To Raise Holy Children: 8 Tips From A Saint

Guest Post — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 18:45:58 +0000

Pray for your children during pregnancy. Stop giving them advice unceasingly; rather, talk to them through prayer.Be examples for your children.Teach your children to ask for God’s help in every situation. When children make mistakes, talk to them seriously and firmly, not with anger. Do not overprotect them, but teach them how to take care […]

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St. Brigid’s Prayer For Anxiety

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 04:40:31 +0000

Saint Brigid, You were a woman of peace. You brought harmony where there was conflict. You brought light to the darkness. You brought hope to the downcast. May the mantle of your peace cover those who are troubled and anxious, and may peace be firmly rooted in our hearts and in our world. Inspire us […]

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Pray And Get Others To Pray | St. Angela Merici Quote

St. Angela Merici — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 07:45:00 +0000

Keep to the ancient way and custom of the Church, established and confirmed by so many Saints under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. And live a new life. Pray, and get others to pray, that God not abandon His Church, but reform it as He pleases, and as He sees best for us, and […]

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Give Souls To God | St. Sebastian Quote

Catholic Link — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 07:52:00 +0000

“The devil strains every nerve to secure the souls which belong to Christ. We should not grudge our toil wrestling them from Satan and giving them back to God.” — St. Sebastian Image: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/whjW8s3/CatholicLinkNewsletter Catholic LinkCatholic-Link

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O God, I Believe In You | St. Arnold Janssen

St. Arnold Janssen — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 10:26:00 +0000

O God, eternal truth, I believe in You. O God, our strength and salvation, I trust in You. O God, infinite goodness, I love You with my whole heart. St. Arnold Janssen Image: Photo by ABEL MARQUEZ on Unsplash St. Arnold JanssenSaint Arnold Janssen, S.V.D. (5 November 1837 – 15 January 1909), was a German-Dutch Catholic priest and missionary who […]

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Novena To The Magi For The Epiphany

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 08:23:00 +0000

The Novena to the Magi begins December 28 (the Feast of the Holy Innocents) and ends on January 5 (the Vigil of the Epiphany). The Novena To The Magi For The Ephiphany December 28O holy Magi! You were living in continual expectation of the rising of the Star of Jacob, which would announce the birth […]

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THE WISE MEN | G.K. Chesterton

G.K. Chesterton — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 10:28:00 +0000

The Wise Men Step softly, under snow or rain, To find the place where men can pray;The way is all so very plain That we may lose the way.Oh, we have learnt to peer and pore On tortured puzzles from our youth,We know all the labyrinthine lore,We are the three wise men of yore, And we know all things […]

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The Beautiful Task Of Advent

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 10:37:00 +0000

“It is the beautiful task of Advent to awaken in all of us memories of goodness and thus to open the doors of hope.” – Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Pope Emeritus Benedict XVIPope Benedict XVI is a retired prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the head of the Church and the sovereign of […]

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Advent Prayer | Henri J.M. Nouwen

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 10:30:00 +0000

Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas. We who have so much to do and seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day, We who are anxious over many things look forward to your coming among us. We who are blessed in so many […]

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Make Jesus Lord Of Your Life | Pope Francis

Pope Francis — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:31:00 +0000

It would mean very little, however, if we believed Jesus was King of the universe but did not make him Lord of our lives: all this is empty if we do not personally accept Jesus and if we do not also accept his way of being King. – Pope Francis | Feast of Christ the […]

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Communicate The Love Of Jesus | St. Frances Cabrini

St. Frances Cabrini — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:09:00 +0000

“I will go anywhere and do anything in order to communicate the love of Jesus to those who do not know Him or have forgotten Him.”- St. Frances Cabrini – St. Frances Cabrini St. Frances CabriniFrances Xavier Cabrini M.S.C. (Italian: Francesca Saverio Cabrini; July 15, 1850 – December 22, 1917), also called Mother Cabrini, was an Italian-American Roman Catholic nun. She […]

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When Should We Meditate? St. Charles Borromeo Answers

Guest Post — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 09:54:00 +0000

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How To Serve God And Your Neighbor Well

Catholic Link — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 02:44:22 +0000

“If we wish to serve God and love our neighbor well, we must manifest our joy in the service we render to Him and them. Let us open wide our hearts. It is joy which invites us. Press forward and fear nothing.” – St. Katharine Drexel Catholic LinkCatholic-Link

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Prayer For The Graces Of Motherhood

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:22:00 +0000

Prayer For The Graces Of Motherhood Powerful is your intercession with God, Mary, for you are His mother.Tender, too, is your love for us, for you are our mother.Confidently, then, I come to you as a child, poor and needy, to seek your aid and protection.In every trial of motherhood, I beg your aid.For the […]

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How Mary Is Like A Rainbow | St. Anthony Quote

St. Anthony of Padua — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 17:03:32 +0000

“Look upon the rainbow: that is, consider the beauty, holiness and dignity of blessed Mary; and bless with heart and mouth and deed her Son, who made her thus. In the brightness of her holiness she is very beautiful, beyond all daughters of God. She has encompassed the heaven about (that is, she has enclosed […]

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Love Our Lady, Pray The Rosary! | Padre Pio

St. Padre Pio — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 07:33:00 +0000

“Love Our Lady and make her loved; always recite the Rosary and recite it as often as possible.” – St. Padre Pio St. Padre PioFrancesco Forgione, OFM Cap., better known as Padre Pio and also Saint Pius of Pietrelcina (Italian: Pio da Pietrelcina; 25 May 1887 – 23 September 1968), was an Italian Franciscan Capuchin friar, priest, stigmatist, and mystic.[1] He is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church. Padre […]

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A Good Friend Is Hard To Come By | St. Jerome

Guest Post — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 09:57:00 +0000

“A friend is long sought, hardly found, and with difficulty kept.” – St. Jerome Image: Photo by 🇸🇮 Janko Ferlič on Unsplash Guest PostWe thank those who choose to write a guest post for Catholic-Link.org! We are happy to partner with you to spread the Gospel message worldwide and help Catholics grow in their faith. […]

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St. Padre Pio Said This Prayer Every Day For Those Who Asked For His Prayers

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 09:49:00 +0000

O my Jesus, you have said: “Truly I say to you, ask and it will be given you, seek and you will find, knock and it will be opened to you.” Behold I knock, I seek and ask for the grace of [insert your intention.]Our Father…Hail Mary…Glory be to the Father…Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all […]

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Entrust Yourself To Mary With This Prayer | Marian Missionaries Of Divine Mercy

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 19:23:00 +0000

I, ________________________, a repentant sinner, renew and ratify today in your hands, O Immaculate Mother, the vows of my Baptism. I renounce Satan and resolve to follow Jesus Christ even more closely than before. Mary, I give you my heart. Please set it on fire with love for Jesus. Make it always attentive to His […]

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The Secret To Happiness | St. John Chrysostom

St. John Chrysostom — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:19:00 +0000

“Happiness can only be achieved by looking inward and learning to enjoy whatever life has, and this requires transforming greed into gratitude.” –St. John Chrysostom Find more quotes from St. John Chrysostom HERE St. John ChrysostomSt. John Chrysostom (349-407): Archbishop of Constantinople, was an important Early Church Father. He is known for his preaching and […]

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Everyone Who Breathes Has A Mission | St. John Henry Newman

St. John Henry Newman — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 08:51:00 +0000

“Realize it, my brethren; —every one who breathes, high and low, educated and ignorant, young and old, man and woman, has a mission, has a work. We are not sent into this world for nothing; we are not born at random; . . . God sees every one of us; He creates every soul, He […]

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Why Mary Is An Example Of Perfect Grace According To St. Thomas

St. Thomas Aquinas — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 07:52:00 +0000

“Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women. Blessed is the fruit of your womb.” The Church adds the third part, “Mary,” for the angel did not say, “Hail, Mary,” but rather, “Hail, full of grace.” Thus, the Blessed Virgin exceeds the angels, and first of all in the […]

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Undertake Great Tasks For God’s Glory

St. John Eudes — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 15:55:00 +0000

“Undertake courageously great tasks for God’s glory, to the extent that he’ll give you power and grace for this purpose. Even though you can do nothing on your own, you can do all things in him. His help will never fail you if you have confidence in his goodness. Place your entire physical and spiritual […]

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I Am Not My Own | St. Kateri Tekakwitha Quote

Kateri Tekakwitha — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:36:00 +0000

“I am not my own; I have given myself to Jesus. He must be my only love. The state of helpless poverty that may befall me if I do not marry does not frighten me. All I need is a little food and a few pieces of clothing. With the work of my hands I […]

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How To Be An Image Of God | St. Edith Stein

St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (St. Edith Stein) — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 04:28:00 +0000

“In order to be an image of God, the spirit must turn to what is eternal, hold it in spirit, keep it in memory, and by loving it, embrace it in the will.” –St. Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) Photo by Anita Jankovic on Unsplash *Amazon Affiliate links help the ministry of Catholic-Link at […]

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Nine Elevations Of The Soul To The Sacred Heart Of Jesus

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:03:00 +0000

Nine Elevations Of The Soul To The Sacred Heart Of Jesus Heart of Jesus, perfect adorer of God, teach me to adore Thy heavenly Father with thee and by Thee. Heart of Jesus, inflamed with love for me, inflame me with Thy divine love. Heart of Jesus, victim alone worthy of God, unite me to […]

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St. Anthony’s Motto

St. Anthony of Padua — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 10:00:00 +0000

St. Anthony’s Motto can be used when facing temptation and even as a small exorcism. Pope Sixtus V had this prayer engraved at the base of the statue he had placed in St. Peter’s Square. Pray it often when you’re in need of extra help! Ecce Crucem Domini!Fugite partes adversae!Vicit Leo de tribu Juda,Radix David! […]

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Recognize God In The Womb And In The Eucharist

Catholic Link — Tue, 10 May 2022 20:35:01 +0000

“If a person cannot recognize the obvious presence of God in a living baby in the womb of its mother, then how would they ever discover the presence of God in the mystery of the Eucharist?” – Bishop David Konderla Photo by Omar Lopez on Unsplash Catholic LinkCatholic-Link

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Motherhood Becomes A Priesthood | Catholic Mother’s Day Quote

Archbishop Fulton Sheen — Sat, 07 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

“Motherhood then becomes a kind of priesthood. She brings God to man by preparing the flesh in which the soul will be implanted; she brings man to God in offering the child back again to the Creator. She is nature’s constant challenge to death, the bearer of cosmic plentitude, the herald of eternal realities, God’s […]

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What Does Jesus Christ Do In The Eucharist?

St. John Vianney — Tue, 03 May 2022 10:02:00 +0000

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The Donkey | Palm Sunday

G.K. Chesterton — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

The Donkey | G.K. Chesterton When fishes flew and forests walkedAnd figs grew upon thornSome moment when the moon was bloodThen surely I was born. With monstrous head and sickening cryAnd ears like errant wingsThe devil’s walking parodyOn all four-footed things. The tattered outlaw of the earth,Of ancient crooked will;Starve, scourge, deride me: I am […]

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Ancient Blessing Of A Cross Found In The Roman Ritual

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Lord Jesus Christ, bless + this cross by which you snatched the world from Satan’s grasp, and on which you overcame by your suffering the tempter to sin, who rejoiced in the first man’s fall in eating of the forbidden tree. May this cross be hallowed in the name of the Father, + and of […]

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Be God’s Microphone | St. Oscar Romero

St. Oscar Romero — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:29:00 +0000

Each one of you has to be God’s microphone. Each one of you has to be a messenger, a prophet. The church will always exist as long as there is someone who has been baptized…Where is your baptism? You are baptized in your professions, in the fields of workers, in the market. Wherever there is someone […]

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Practice Three Trivial Mortifications Every Day

Archbishop Fulton Sheen — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:05:00 +0000

“Because our needs are limited, but our wants are unlimited, a virtue is necessary to restrain our inordinate appetites and desires—and that virtue is called temperance. It has for its objective the regulation of the sensible appetites by reason. If we want to save our soul for eternity, we must discipline our body in time. […]

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Why Can’t The Best Moments Of Life Last Forever? | Gospel Reflection

Luke Brown, LPCC — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:39:00 +0000

Gospel of Luke 9:28-36 Jesus took Peter, John, and James and went up the mountain to pray. While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white. And behold, two men were conversing with him, Moses and Elijah,who appeared in glory and spoke of his exodus that he was going […]

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If You’re Going To Do Great Things For God, You Must Do These 4 Things

St. John Eudes — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 10:12:00 +0000

Undertake courageously great tasks for God’s glory, to the extent that he’ll give you power and grace for this purpose. Even though you can do nothing on your own, you can do all things in him. His help will never fail you if you have confidence in his goodness. Place your entire physical and spiritual […]

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When You Have The Opportunity To Do Good

Catholic Link — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000

“Help one another with the generosity of the Lord,and despise no one.When you have the opportunity to do good,do not let it go by.” – St. Polycarp Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash Catholic LinkCatholic-Link

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5 Things The Name Of Jesus Does For Us

St. Bernard — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 12:39:00 +0000

The sweet name of Jesus produces in us: holy thoughts, fills the soul with noble sentiments, strengthens virtue, begets good works, and nourishes pure affections. All spiritual food leaves the soul dry, if it contain not that penetrating oil, the name Jesus. When you take your pen, write the name Jesus: if you write books, […]

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Litany Of The Holy Name Of Jesus

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Lord, have mercy on us Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us, Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the World, have mercy on us. God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, one God, have […]

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J. R. R. Tolkien’s Christmas Prayer To Mary

Catholic Link — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 13:36:00 +0000

Grim was the world and grey last night:The moon and stars were fled,The hall was dark without song or light,The fires were fallen dead.The wind in the trees was like to the sea,And over the mountains’ teethIt whistled bitter-cold and free,As a sword leapt from its sheath. The lord of snows upreared his head;His mantle […]

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God Is Merciful Even When He Punishes | EVANGELIUM VITAE

St. John Paul II — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 19:19:52 +0000

And yet God, who is always merciful even when he punishes, “put a mark on Cain, lest any who came upon him should kill him” (Gen 4:15). He thus gave him a distinctive sign, not to condemn him to the hatred of others, but to protect and defend him from those wishing to kill him, […]

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Litany To Christ The King

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 04:20:48 +0000

Litany To Christ The King The Lamb that was slain is worthy to receive power and Divinity and wisdom and strength and honor; To Him be glory and empire forever and ever. He shall rule from sea to sea, and from the river to the ends of the earth. All kings shall adore Him, all […]

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Stretch Every Fiber Of My Being | St. Frances Cabrini

St. Frances Cabrini — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 14:17:27 +0000

Stretch every fiber of my being, dear Lord, that I may more easily fly towards you. May your Spirit, which once breathed over the chaos of the earth, give life to all the powers of my soul. – St. Frances Cabrini *Amazon Affiliate links help the ministry of Catholic-Link at no additional cost to you! […]

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Look To The Mother Of Sorrows | St. John Paul II

Becky Roach — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:11:35 +0000

“Turn your eyes incessantly to the Blessed Virgin; she, who is the Mother of Sorrows and also the Mother of Consolation, can understand you completely and help you. Looking to her, praying to her, you will obtain that your tedium will become serenity, your anguish change into hope, and your grief into love.” – St. […]

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What Is Love? St. Teresa Of Avila Answers

St. Teresa of Avila — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:33:07 +0000

Perhaps we do not know what love is, nor does this greatly surprise me. Love does not consist in great sweetness of devotion, but in a fervent determination to strive to please God in all things, in avoiding, as far as possible, all that would offend Him, and in praying for the increase of the […]

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St. Faustina’s Encounter With Her Guardian Angel

St. Faustina — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 15:30:40 +0000

One day, when I was at adoration, and my spirit seemed to be dying for Him, and I could no longer hold back my tears, I saw a spirit of great beauty who spoke these words to me: “Don’t cry – says the Lord.” After a moment I asked, “Who are you?” He answered me, […]

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In All Things, Be A Man Of Prayer | St. Bonaventure

St. Bonaventure — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:30:31 +0000

“If you would suffer with patience the adversities and miseries of this life, be a man of prayer. If you would obtain courage and strength to conquer the temptations of the enemy, be a man of prayer. If you would mortify your own will with all its inclinations and appetites, be a man of prayer. […]

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God Is The Brightest Of Lights | St. Hildegard

St. Hildegard — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:35:39 +0000

“God is the brightest of lights which can never be extinguished, and the choirs of angels radiate light from the divinity. Angels are pure praise without any trace of a bodily deed.” -St. Hildegard of Bingen St. HildegardHildegard of Bingen (German: Hildegard von Bingen; Latin: Hildegardis Bingensis; 1098 – 17 September 1179), also known as Saint Hildegard and the Sibyl of the […]

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St. Peter Claver’s Secrets To Evangelization

Guest Author — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 16:10:10 +0000

Yesterday, May 30, 1627, on the feast of the Most Holy Trinity, numerous blacks, brought from the rivers of Africa, disembarked from a large ship. Carrying two baskets of oranges, lemons, sweet biscuits, and I know not what else, we hurried toward them. When we approached their quarters, we thought we were entering another Guinea. […]

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Mary, The Vessel, The Tabernacle

St. Gregory the Great — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 15:53:16 +0000

Mary, you are the vessel and tabernacle containing all Mysteries. St. Gregory The Great How To Pray The Rosary? A Step-By-Step Visual Guide St. Gregory the GreatSaint Gregory the Great, was the bishop of Rome from 3 September 590 to his death.[1][a] He is known for instigating the first recorded large-scale mission from Rome, the Gregorian Mission, to convert […]

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St. Augustine’s Bedtime Prayer

Saint Augustine — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 13:54:48 +0000

Watch, O Lord, with those who wake, or watch or weep tonight, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend your sick ones, O Lord Jesus Christ; rest your weary ones; bless your dying ones; soothe your suffering ones; pity your afflicted ones; shield your joyous ones; and all for your love’s sake. […]

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The Solution To Every Problem According To Our Lady Of Fatima

Guest Author — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 04:40:42 +0000

The Most Holy Virgin in these last times in which we live has given a new efficacy to the recitation of the Rosary to such an extent that there is no problem, no matter how difficult it is, whether temporal or above all spiritual, in the personal life of each one of us, of our […]

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St. John Paul II’s Prayer For Teenagers

St. John Paul II — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:33:25 +0000

St. John Paul IIPope Saint John Paul II was head of the Catholic Church from 1978 to 2005. He is called Saint John Paul the Great by some Catholics. He was one of the most traveled world leaders in history, visiting 129 countries during his pontificate. As part of his special emphasis on the universal […]

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Litany To St Joseph For A Dying Person

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:10:00 +0000

Lord have mercy on us. Christ have mercy on us. Lord have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us. God the Holy Ghost, Have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, one God, have […]

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If God Can Hear Us, Why Do Catholics Pray To The Saints?

St. Thomas More — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 14:44:48 +0000

You say you see no reason why we should pray to the Saints since God can hear us and help us just as well, and will do so gladly, as any Saint in Heaven. Well, then, what need, I ask, do you have to ask any physician to help your fever, or to ask and […]

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Prayer of St. Benedict

St. Benedict — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 03:53:59 +0000

Gracious and Holy Father, give us the wisdom to discover You, the intelligence to understand You, the diligence to seek after You, the patience to wait for You, eyes to behold You, a heart to meditate upon You, and a life to proclaim You, through the power of the Spirit of Jesus, our Lord. Amen. […]

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Prayer For Priests | St. Therese of Lisieux

St. Therese of Lisieux — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:38:02 +0000

O Jesus, I pray for your faithful and fervent priests; for your unfaithful and tepid priests; for your priests laboring at home or abroad in distant mission fields; for your tempted priests; for your lonely and desolate priests; for your young priests; for your dying priests; for the souls of your priests in purgatory. But […]

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The Holy Heart Of Jesus Prayer

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:54:44 +0000

The Holy Heart of Jesus Prayer O most holy Heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, I adore You, I love You, and with a lively sorrow for my sins, I offer You this poor heart of mine. Make me humble, patient, pure, and wholly obedient to Your will. Grant, good Jesus, that I may […]

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Are You Guilty Of Theft? | St. Anthony

St. Anthony of Padua — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:15:28 +0000

“Attribute to God every good that you have received. If you take credit for something that does not belong to you, you will be guilty of theft.” – St. Anthony More St. Anthony Resources St. Anthony of PaduaAnthony or Antony of Padua (Italian: Antonio di Padova) or Anthony of Lisbon (Portuguese: António de Lisboa; born Fernando Martins de Bulhões; 15 August […]

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Make A Fool Of Yourself From Time To Time | St. Philip Neri

Catholic Link — Wed, 26 May 2021 17:26:50 +0000

We are not saints yet, but we too, should beware. Uprightness and virtue do have their rewards in self-respect and in respect from others, and it is easy to find ourselves aiming for result rather than the cause. Let us aim for joy, rather than respectability. Let us make fools of ourselves from time to […]

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Litany Of The Holy Spirit

Catholic Link — Fri, 21 May 2021 03:58:32 +0000

Lord, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us. God the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us. Divine Essence, one true […]

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A Greeting From Mary | St. Bernardine Quote

St. Bernardine — Thu, 20 May 2021 15:17:56 +0000

You must know that when you ‘hail’ Mary, she immediately greets you! Don’t think that she is one of those rude women…she is utterly courteous and pleasant. – St. Bernadine The Seven Sorrows of Mary: Why You Should Know Them And Pray Them 10 Messages From The Virgin Mary That Every Catholic Should Know Can […]

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Leave It To God, Let Go Of Yourself | St. Catherine of Siena

St. Catherine of Siena — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:08:56 +0000

He will provide the way and the means, such as you could never have imagined. Leave it all to Him, let go of yourself, lose yourself on the Cross, and you will find yourself entirely. – St. Catherine of Siena St. Catherine of SienaSaint Catherine of Siena (25 March 1347 – 29 April 1380), a […]

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Litany Of The Immaculate Heart Of Mary

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 04:03:04 +0000

Litany Of The Immaculate Heart Of Mary Lord, have mercy on us.Christ, have mercy on us.Lord, have mercy on us.Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us.God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us.God the Holy Ghost, Have mercy on us.Holy Trinity, One God, […]

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How To Serve God Well According To St. Katharine Drexel

St. Katharine Drexel — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 14:09:55 +0000

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Do You Not Love Me In The Blessed Sacrament?

St. Peter Julian Eymard — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:09:23 +0000

But our Lord could say to us: “You have loved Me on Calvary because there I washed away your sins. You have loved Me in the Crib because there I was meek and lovable. Why then do you not love Me in the Blessed Sacrament where I am always with you? You have only to […]

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Novena To The Holy Spirit To Prepare For Confirmation Or Pentecost

Becky Roach — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:01:43 +0000

Novena To The Holy Spirit To Prepare For Confirmation Or Pentecost ACT OF CONSECRATION TO THE HOLY SPIRIT To be recited daily during the Novena On my knees before the great multitude of heavenly witnesses, I offer myself, soul and body to You, Eternal Spirit of God. I adore the brightness of Your purity, […]

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Litany Of St. Joseph

Becky Roach — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 02:12:15 +0000

Litany of St. Joseph Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Jesus, hear us. Jesus, graciously hear us. God, the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us. God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us. God, the Holy Spirit, Have mercy […]

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Why Did The Bread Of Heaven Come Down To Earth?

Catholic-Link. Org — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 13:45:50 +0000

The Bread of heaven came down to earth to feed the hungry. – St. Cyril of Jerusalem Catholic-Link. OrgAs a branch of Catholic CAST media, Catholic-Link.org seeks to evangelize through education and beauty by providing a vast online library of Catholic articles, images, quotes, and videos. The resources found on Catholic-Link are free to use, share, print, and […]

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When People Keep Talking About The Hard Times

Saint Augustine — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:39:47 +0000

Bad times, hard times, this is what people keep saying; but let us live well, and times shall be good. We are the times; Such as we are, such are the times. – St. Augustine Saint AugustineSt. Augustine of Hippo (13 November 354 – 28 August 430) was an early Christian theologian and philosopher whose […]

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St. Joseph’s Seven Sorrows

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:12:16 +0000

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A Litany Of Penance | Cardinal John Newman

St. John Henry Newman — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:55:50 +0000

A Litany Of Penance LORD, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us. O Lord, hear our prayer. And let our cry come unto Thee. Let us Pray Grant, we […]

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You See My Heart And You Know My Desires | St. Agatha

St. Agatha — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 04:17:24 +0000

Jesus Christ, Lord of all things! You see my heart, you know my desires. Possess all that I am, You alone. – St. Agatha St. Agathagatha[a] of Sicily (c. 231 – 251 AD) is a Christian saint. Her memorial is on February 5. Agatha was born in Catania, part of the Roman Province of Sicily, and was martyred c. 251. She is one of several […]

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A Student’s Prayer By St. Thomas Aquinas

St. Thomas Aquinas — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 16:49:07 +0000

Come, Holy Spirit, Divine Creator, true source of light and fountain of wisdom! Pour forth your brilliance upon my dense intellect, dissipate the darkness which covers me, that of sin and of ignorance. Grant me a penetrating mind to understand, a retentive memory, method and ease in learning, the lucidity to comprehend, and abundant grace […]

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Have Mercy On Those Who Have Not Cared For Your “Little Ones”

St. John Paul II — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:52:20 +0000

“God, our Father, you always bear the cry of the poor. How many times have Christians themselves not recognized you in the hungry, the thirsty and the naked, in the persecuted, the imprisoned, and in those incapable of defending themselves, especially in the first stages of life? For all those who have committed acts of […]

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St. John Bosco’s Spiritual Goals For A New Year

Becky Roach — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:43:23 +0000

St. John Bosco’s Spiritual Goals For A New Year 1. I will take no unnecessary walks. 2. I will make exactingly careful use of my time. 3. When the salvation of souls is at stake, I will be always ready to suffer, to act and to humble myself. 4. May the charity and gentleness of […]

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The Three Gifts The Infant Jesus Asks Us For This Epiphany

St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (St. Edith Stein) — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 10:17:19 +0000

The Three Gifts The Infant Jesus Asks Us For This Epiphany Therefore we wanted to open ourselves and sought for a star to show us the right way. And it arose for us in the grace of vocation. We followed it and found the divine infant. He stretched out his hands for our gifts. He […]

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When Will The Christ Child Come?

Saint Teresa of Calcutta — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 20:13:13 +0000

The Christ-child comes in a real sense whenever human beings act out of authentic love for the Lord and do not settle for the mere exchange of gifts. – Pope Emeritus Benedcit XVI Photo by Greyson Joralemon on Unsplash Saint Teresa of CalcuttaSaint Teresa of Calcutta (26 August 1910 – 5 September 1997), was an […]

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Pray The “Veni, Creator Spiritus” On January 1 (New Year’s Day) For A Plenary Indulgence

Becky Roach — Sat, 26 Dec 2020 18:57:21 +0000

Veni, Creator Spiritus | Catholic Prayer For New Year’s Day (January 1) Come, Holy Spirit, Creator blest, and in our souls take up Thy rest; come with Thy grace and heavenly aid to fill the hearts which Thou hast made. O comforter, to Thee we cry, O heavenly gift of God Most High, O fount […]

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The God We Hardly Knew | St. Oscar Romero

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 19:48:34 +0000

No one can celebrate a genuine Christmas without being truly poor. The self-sufficient, the proud, those who, because they have everything, look down on others, those who have no need even of God- for them there will be no Christmas. Only the poor, the hungry, those who need someone to come on their behalf, will […]

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Advent Can Feel Like A Prison

Catholic-Link. Org — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 03:08:36 +0000

Life in a prison cell may well be compared to advent. one waits, hopes…the door is shut and can be opened only from the outside. – Dietrich Bonhoeffer Catholic-Link. OrgAs a branch of Catholic CAST media, Catholic-Link.org seeks to evangelize through education and beauty by providing a vast online library of Catholic articles, images, quotes, and videos. The […]

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An Advent Carol Written By St. Ambrose

St. Ambrose — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 16:11:46 +0000

An Advent Carol Written By St. Ambrose St. AmbroseAmbrose of Milan (Latin: Aurelius Ambrosius; c. 340 – 397), venerated as Saint Ambrose,[a] was the Bishop of Milan, a theologian, and one of the most influential ecclesiastical figures of the 4th century. Ambrose was serving as the Roman governor of Aemilia–Liguria in Milan when he was unexpectedly made Bishop of Milan in 374 by popular acclamation. […]

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In The Twilight Of Love, How Will God Judge Us?

St. John of the Cross — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 15:22:00 +0000

“In the twilight of life, God will not judge us on our earthly possessions and human successes, but on how well we have loved.” – St. John of the Cross Over 115 Of The Best Catholic Gifts For 2021 + GIVEAWAYS! *Amazon Affiliate links help the ministry of Catholic-Link at no additional cost to you! […]

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Advent Advice From Mother Teresa

Saint Teresa of Calcutta — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 16:05:05 +0000

“At this Christmas, when Christ Comes, will He find a warm heart? Mark the season of Advent by loving and serving the others with God’s own love and concern.” – Mother Teresa Over 115 Of The Best Catholic Gifts For 2021 + GIVEAWAYS! *Amazon Affiliate links help the ministry of Catholic-Link at no additional cost […]

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What Does The Salvation Of Man Depend On? | St. Frances Cabrini

St. Frances Cabrini — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 20:12:25 +0000

We must pray without tiring, for the salvation of mankind does not depend upon material success . . . but on Jesus alone. – St. Frances Cabrini St. Frances CabriniFrances Xavier Cabrini M.S.C. (Italian: Francesca Saverio Cabrini; July 15, 1850 – December 22, 1917), also called Mother Cabrini, was an Italian-American Roman Catholic nun. She founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred […]

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Do Not Fear Tomorrow | Saint Advice

Becky Roach — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 15:33:40 +0000

“Do not fear what may happen tomorrow. The same loving Father who cares for you today will care for you tomorrow and every day. Either He will shield you from suffering, or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, then, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginings.” – St. […]

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Want To Become A Saint? Better Late Than Never

St. Zelie Martin — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 21:49:36 +0000

I want to become a saint; it will not be easy at all. I have a lot of wood to chop, and it is as hard as stone. I should have started sooner, while it was not so difficult; but, in any case; ‘better late than never.’ – St. Zelie Martin Photo by Abby Savage […]

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Prayer to Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows | St. Bonaventure

St. Bonaventure — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 15:36:03 +0000

O most holy virgin, mother of our Lord Jesus Christ: by the overwhelming grief you experienced when you witnessed the martyrdom, the crucifixion, and the death of your divine Son, look upon me with eyes of compassion and awaken in my heart a tender commiseration for those sufferings, as well as a sincere detestation of […]

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What Is A Virtue?

Becky Roach — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:33:47 +0000

A virtue is a habitual and firm disposition to do the good. It allows the person not only to perform good acts but to give the best of himself. The virtuous person tends towards the good with all his sensory and spiritual powers; he pursues the good and chooses it in concrete actions. – CCC […]

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Pope Benedict XVI Defines Evangelism

Becky Roach — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 03:05:18 +0000

“To evangelize means: to show the path [to Christ], to teach the art of living.” Becky RoachBecky Roach lives in Ohio with her husband and six children. When not doing laundry or making memories with her kids, Becky enjoys diet coke and date nights with her husband.

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Without Sacrifice There Is No Love | St. Maximilian Kolbe

St. Maximilian Kolbe — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 03:06:58 +0000

“Let us remember that love lives through sacrifice and is nourished by giving. Let’s remember that not everything which is good and beautiful pertains to genuine, essential love, because even without those other things love can be present, indeed a perfected love. Without sacrifice there is no love. Sacrifice the senses, taste, hearing, and above […]

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God Can Hear Us, So Why Pray To The Saints?

St. Thomas More — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 02:37:46 +0000

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The Eucharist Is The Bread That Gives Strength

Saint Teresa of Calcutta — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 04:11:44 +0000

The Eucharist is the bread that gives strength… It is at once the most eloquent proof of His love and the most powerful means of fostering His love in us. He gives Himself every day so that our hearts as burning coals may set afire the hearts of the faithful. – Mother Teresa (St. Teresa […]

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Surrender And Gratitude | St. Therese Quote

St. Therese of Lisieux — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 03:15:41 +0000

Jesus does not demand great action from us but simply surrender and gratitude. – St. Therese of Lisieux More St. Therese Resources *Amazon Affiliate links help the ministry of Catholic-Link at no additional cost to you! Thank you! St. Therese of LisieuxSaint Therese of Lisieux, “The Little Flower”, felt an early call to religious life, […]

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Prayer To The Sacred Heart Of Jesus | St. John Eudes

St. John Eudes — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 03:38:21 +0000

O Heart all loveable and all loving of my Saviour, be the Heart of my heart, the Soul of my soul, the Spirit of my spirit, the Life of my life and the sole principle of all my thoughts, words and actions, of all the faculties of my soul and of all my senses, both […]

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Unfailing Prayer To St. Anthony

St. Anthony of Padua — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 03:02:46 +0000

O Holy St. Anthony gentlest of Saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures, made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me (request). O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition […]

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God’s Feast Day | A Corpus Christi Reflection By St. Peter Julian Eymard

Becky Roach — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 01:34:57 +0000

Corpus Christi! God’s Feast Day! What a beautiful name! God’s Feast Day and ours also! Let us see in what way. THIS feast day of God, which the Church calls Festum sacratissimi Corporis Christi, “Feast of the most sacred Body of Christ,” is the only day dedicated exclusively to the honor of His adorable Person, […]

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Proclaiming The Holy Spirit Is Creator

Guest Author — Thu, 28 May 2020 15:51:13 +0000

Proclaiming that the Holy Spirit is Creator means saying that his sphere of action is not restricted to the Church, but extends to the entire creation. No place and no time is without his active presence. He acts in and out of the Bible; he acts before Christ, during the time of Christ, and after […]

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No One Heals Himself By Wounding Another

Becky Roach — Fri, 15 May 2020 02:10:23 +0000

No one heals himself by wounding another. Becky RoachBecky Roach lives in Ohio with her husband and six children. When not doing laundry or making memories with her kids, Becky enjoys diet coke and date nights with her husband.

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Persevere In All That Is Holy | St. Rita

Catholic-Link. Org — Thu, 14 May 2020 02:39:59 +0000

Most Holy Sacred Heart of Jesus, help my heart to persevere in all that is holy. – St. Rita Catholic-Link. OrgAs a branch of Catholic CAST media, Catholic-Link.org seeks to evangelize through education and beauty by providing a vast online library of Catholic articles, images, quotes, and videos. The resources found on Catholic-Link are free to use, share, […]

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Why Be Devoted To The Immaculate Heart Of Mary?

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Thu, 14 May 2020 02:34:13 +0000

“God wishes to establish the devotion to my Immaculate Heart throughout the world.” – Our Lady of Fatima Traditional Catholic PrayersThese prayers have been passed on through the generations of the Catholic Church. Take the time to learn them and pray them often! catholic-link.org

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Pope Francis Has Asked All To Pray These 2 Prayers In May

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Tue, 05 May 2020 14:50:55 +0000

Pope Francis’ Prayer To Ask For Mary’s Intercession O Mary,You shine continuously on our journeyas a sign of salvation and hope.We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick,who, at the foot of the cross,were united with Jesus’ suffering,and persevered in your faith. “Protectress of the Roman people”,you know our needs,and we know that you […]

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St. Francis Tells Us That It’s Important To Share Your Anxiety With A Friend

Becky Roach — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 02:30:48 +0000

If you can lay your anxiety before your spiritual guide, or at least before some trusty and devout friend, you may be sure that you will find great solace. The heart finds relief in telling its troubles to another, just as the body when suffering from persistent fever finds relief from bleeding. It is the […]

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Stations Of The Resurrection (Via Lucis)

Becky Roach — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 03:05:56 +0000

THE STATIONS OF THE LIGHT FIRST STATION: Jesus rises from the dead. (Mt 28:5-6) SECOND STATION: The women find the empty tomb. (Mt 28:1-6) THIRD STATION: The risen Lord appears to Mary Magdalene. (Jn 20:16) FORTH STATION: Mary Magdalene proclaims the Resurrection to the apostles. (Jn 20:18) FIFTH STATION: The risen Lord appears […]

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Faith In The Resurrection Means…

Becky Roach — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 23:45:42 +0000

“Faith in the Resurrection of Jesus says that there is a future for every human being; the cry for unending life which is a part of the person is indeed answered.” -Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Becky RoachBecky Roach lives in Ohio with her husband and six children. When not doing laundry or making […]

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Act of Contrition In Front Of The Crucifix | St. Alphonsus De Liguori

St. Alphonsus Liguori — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 04:05:21 +0000

My Jesus, by the pain You did endure whenYour Left hand was pierced with the nail, give me true sorrow for my sins.My Jesus, by the pain You did endure whenYour right hand was pierced with the nail, give me perseverance in Your grace.My Jesus, by the pain You did endure whenYour left foot was […]

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The Stabat Mater: A Prayer for Our Times

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 04:04:08 +0000

At, the Cross her station keeping,stood the mournful Mother weeping,close to Jesus to the last. Through her heart, His sorrow sharing,all His bitter anguish bearing,now at length the sword has passed. O how sad and sore distressedwas that Mother, highly blest,of the sole-begotten One. Christ above in torment hangs,she beneath beholds the pangsof her dying […]

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A Saint’s Advice For When You Can’t Make Your Holy Hour…Don’t Worry

Becky Roach — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 17:03:38 +0000

When on account of illness, infirmity, or some other reason, you cannot make your (holy) hour, let your heart be saddened for a moment. Then in spirit imagine yourself at adoration in union with those who are actually adoring. On a bed of sickness, or on a journey, or at a task that detains you, […]

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What Must A Married Woman Do?! Saint Advice

St. Frances of Rome — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 14:59:28 +0000

“A married woman must, when called upon, quit her devotions to God at the altar to find him in her household affairs.” – St. Frances of Rome St. Frances of RomeSt. Frances of Rome is an Italian saint who was a wife, mother, mystic, organizer of charitable services and a Benedictine oblate who founded a religious community of oblates, who […]

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Here’s Why Fasting Is Connected With Prayer

Catholic Link — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 18:01:45 +0000

“Fasting is most intimately connected with prayer. For the mind of one who is filled with food and drink is so borne down as not to be able to raise itself to the contemplation of God, or even to understand what prayer means.” — Catechism of the Council of Trent Catholic LinkCatholic-Link

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Don’t Risk Suffocating In The Midst Of Daily Cares…Do This Instead

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 03:02:27 +0000

“If the lungs of prayer and the Word of God do not nourish the breath of spiritual life, we risk suffocating in the midst of a thousand daily cares. Prayer is the breath of the soul and of life.” – Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Pope Emeritus Benedict XVIPope Benedict XVI is a retired prelate of […]

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Novena For Single Catholics Seeking Marriage

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 01:42:53 +0000

Novena For Catholics Seeking Marriage The following novena was written by Bishop O’Toole of Wales and England. It can be said as a novena leading up to St. Valentine’s Day, but is also appropriate at other times of the year. Say this prayer for 9 consecutive days! Loving Father,You know that the deepest desire of […]

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Prayer Of St. Agatha, “Lord Jesus Christ, You Created Me”

St. Agatha — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 03:02:53 +0000

Lord Jesus Christ, you created me, you watched over me from infancy,kept my body from defilement, preserved me from love of the world,made me able to withstand torture, and granted me the virtue of patiencein the midst of torments. – St. Agatha St. Agathagatha[a] of Sicily (c. 231 – 251 AD) is a Christian saint. Her memorial is on February 5. […]

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Here’s What Should Happen During The Mass

St. Francis of Assisi — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 05:05:58 +0000

Man should tremble, the world should vibrate, all heaven should be deeply moved when the Son of God appears on the altar in the hands of the priest. – St. Francis of Assisi Photo by Kaushik Panchal on Unsplash St. Francis of AssisiSaint Francis of Assisi was an Italian Roman Catholic friar, deacon, and preacher. […]

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The Devil Never Sleeps

St. Angela Merici — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 01:51:17 +0000

Remember, the Devil doesn’t sleep, but seeks our ruin in a thousand ways. – St. Angela Merici St. Angela MericiAngela Merici or Angela de Merici (/məˈriːtʃi/ mə-REE-chee, Italian: [ˈandʒela (de) meˈriːtʃi]; 21 March 1474 – 27 January 1540) was an Italian religious educator, who is honored as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. She founded the Company of St. Ursula in 1535 in Brescia, in which […]

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Are You Looking For More? Start Here!

St. Teresa of Avila — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 02:58:48 +0000

“But do we not have in the Eucharist the living true, and living Jesus laid present before us? Why look for more?” – St. Teresa of Avila St. Teresa of AvilaSaint Teresa of Ávila, also called Saint Teresa of Jesus (March 28, 1515 – October 4, 1582), was a prominent Spanish mystic, Roman Catholic […]

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Be Patient With Yourself!

Becky Roach — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 04:51:37 +0000

Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them – every day begin the task anew. – St. Francis De Sales Becky RoachBecky Roach lives in Ohio with her husband and six children. When not doing laundry or […]

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How To Convert A Generation

Becky Roach — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 05:23:26 +0000

“Each generation is converted by the saint who contradicts it most.” Becky RoachBecky Roach lives in Ohio with her husband and six children. When not doing laundry or making memories with her kids, Becky enjoys diet coke and date nights with her husband.

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The Magi Were Filled With Awe

St. Peter Chrysologus — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 17:51:58 +0000

“The Magi are filled with awe by what they see; heaven on earth and earth in heaven; man in God and God in man; they see enclosed in a tiny body the One whom the entire world cannot contain.” St. Peter Chrysologus St. Peter ChrysologusSt. Peter Chrysologus (c. 380 – c. 450) was Bishop of […]

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Litany Of St. Nicholas

Becky Roach — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 13:33:58 +0000

O God, Creator of heaven and earth, Have mercy on us.O God, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us.O God, Sanctifier of the faithful, Have mercy on us.O Christ hear us, O Christ hear us.Blessed Mary, full of grace, Blessed Joseph,Blessed St John Baptist, Blessed Lucy,All holy women and men of God,Pray with us.Blessed […]

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St. Andrew’s Christmas Novena

Becky Roach — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 21:40:17 +0000

St. Andrew’s Christmas Novena Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born Of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires, [here mention […]

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How St. Mother Teresa Practiced Gratitude

Saint Teresa of Calcutta — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 02:51:47 +0000

The best way to show gratitude to God is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy. – St. Teresa of Calcutta *Amazon Affiliate links help the ministry of Catholic-Link at no additional cost to you! Thank you! “I Thirst For You” – A Letter From Mother Teresa Saint Teresa of CalcuttaSaint Teresa of Calcutta […]

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6 Things To Ask God For According To St. Thomas Aquinas

St. Thomas Aquinas — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 15:52:57 +0000

Grant me, O Lord My God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in waiting for you, and a hope of finally embracing you. – St. Thomas Aquinas Amen. St. Thomas AquinasSaint Thomas Aquinas (1225 – 1274) was an Italian Dominican friar, […]

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All Souls’ Day Prayer

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 16:33:42 +0000

An All Souls Day Prayer | Litany For The Holy Souls In Purgatory O Jesus, Thou suffered and died that all mankind might be saved and brought to eternal happiness. Hear our pleas for further mercy on the souls of: My dear parents and grandparents,My brothers and sisters and other near relatives,My godparents and sponsors of Confirmation,My […]

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A Pro-Life Litany For Respect Life Month (And Every Month)

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 15:06:32 +0000

Based on 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:8a Lord, love is patient.Give to the mother who is tempted to abort her child the patience to endure the suffering that will bring forth new life.Lord, love is kind.Give to the new father whose friends tell him to abort his child the gentleness, compassion and courage to support his wife […]

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May You Trust God That You Are Exactly Where You Are Meant To Be

St. Therese of Lisieux — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 19:15:21 +0000

May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be […]

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People Chase After Love And Then Forget About THIS!

Becky Roach — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 20:19:55 +0000

“It’s ironic that people chase after love yet forget or ignore the fact that ‪Love (God) is chasing after them. Let yourself be found.” – Leah Darrow (This is an Amazon Affiliate Link. Your purchase will help the ministry of Catholic-Link at no additional cost to you! Thank you!) Becky RoachBecky Roach lives in Ohio […]

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St. Therese’s Method Of Prayer

St. Therese of Lisieux — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 02:53:30 +0000

How great is the power of Prayer! One could call it a Queen who has at each instant free access to the King and who is able to obtain whatever she asks. To be heard it is not necessary to read from a book some beautiful formula composed for the occasion. If this were the […]

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God’s Answer To Suffering | Dr. Peter Kreeft Quote

Dr. Peter Kreeft — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 14:13:17 +0000

It is a little child with tears in its eyes looking up at Daddy and weeping, “Why?” This is not merely the philosophers’ “why?” Not only does it add the emotion of tears but also it is asked in the context of relationship. It is a question put to the Father, not a question asked […]

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Sin Is A Wound; Repentance Is A Medicine

St. John Chrysostom — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 14:31:52 +0000

Do not be ashamed to enter again into the Church. Be ashamed when you sin. Do not be ashamed when you repent. Pay attention to what the devil did to you. These are two things: sin and repentance. Sin is a wound; repentance is a medicine. Just as there are for the body wounds and […]

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The Sacrament Of Love | St. Thomas Aquinas Quote

St. Thomas Aquinas — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 21:31:13 +0000

The Eucharist is the Sacrament of Love; It signifies Love, It produces love. The Eucharist is the consummation of the whole spiritual life. St. Thomas Aquinas *Amazon Affiliate links help the ministry of Catholic-Link at no additional cost to you! Thank you! St. Thomas AquinasSaint Thomas Aquinas (1225 – 1274) was an Italian Dominican friar, […]

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A Doctor Of The Church Explains The Trinity

St. Gregory the Great — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 15:59:36 +0000

All that the Father is, we see revealed in the Son; all that is the Son’s is the Father’s also; for the whole Son dwells in the Father, and he has the whole Father dwelling in himself… The Son who exists always in the Father can never be separated from him, nor can the Spirit […]

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The Purpose Of Struggles According To St. Rose

St. Rose of Lima — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 15:42:33 +0000

Without the burden of afflictions, it is impossible to reach the height of grace. The gift of grace increases as the struggles increase. St. Rose St. Rose of LimaSt. Rose of Lima (April 20, 1586 – August 24, 1617), was a member of the Third Order of Saint Dominic in Lima, Peru, who became known […]

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No One In The World Can Change Truth

St. Maximilian Kolbe — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 03:01:46 +0000

No one in the world can change Truth. What we can do and should do is to seek truth and to serve it when we have found it. The real conflict is the inner conflict. Beyond armies of occupation and the hetacombs of extermination camps, there are two irreconcilable enemies in the depth of every […]

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Our Lord Moves Amidst The Pots And Pans

St. Teresa of Avila — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 15:06:45 +0000

If obedience sends you to the kitchen, remember that the Lord walks among the pots and pans and that He will keep you in inward tasks and in outward ones, too. — St. Teresa of Avila St. Teresa of AvilaSaint Teresa of Ávila, also called Saint Teresa of Jesus (March 28, 1515 – October 4, […]

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God Is In Our Moments Of Rest, Put It In His Hands

St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (St. Edith Stein) — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 15:24:07 +0000

God is there in these moments of rest and can give us in a single instant exactly what we need. Then the rest of the day can take its course under the same effort and strain, perhaps, but in peace. And when night looks back and you see how fragmentary everything has been, and how […]

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Prayer Knocks, Fasting Obtains, Mercy Receives

St. Peter Chrysologus — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 18:07:22 +0000

There are three things, my brethren, by which faith stands firm, devotion remains constant, and virtue endures. They are prayer, fasting and mercy. Prayer knocks at the door, fasting obtains, mercy receives. Prayer, mercy and fasting: these three are one, and they give life to each other.Fasting is the soul of prayer, mercy is the […]

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She Hears The Risen Jesus | Mary Magdalene

Pope Francis — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 14:25:23 +0000

Pope Francis said of Mary Magdalene – “at the time of tears and abandonment, she hears the Risen Jesus who calls us by name, and with a heart full of joy goes to announce: I have seen the Lord!” – Pope Francis Pope FrancisPope Francis, born Jorge Margio Bergoglio (1936-) is the 266th and current […]

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Know Your Own Dignity

St. Bonaventure — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 18:22:12 +0000

If you do not know your own dignity and condition, you cannot value anything at its proper worth. – St. Bonaventure Photo by François, Claude St. BonaventureSaint Bonaventure lived from 1221 – 15 July 1274). His given name was Giovanni di Fidanza, and he was an Italian medieval Franciscan, scholastic theologian and philosopher. His canonization […]

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Precious Blood, Ocean Of Mercy | Prayer Of St. Catherine of Siena

St. Catherine of Siena — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 14:12:45 +0000

Precious Blood, ocean of divine mercy: Flow upon us! Precious Blood, most pure offering: Procure us every grace! Precious Blood, hope and refuge of sinners: Atone for us! Precious Blood, delight of holy souls: Draw us! Amen – St. Catherine of Siena St. Catherine of SienaSaint Catherine of Siena (25 March 1347 – 29 April […]

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He Loves, He Hopes, He Waits

St. Maria Goretti — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 16:11:18 +0000

He loves, He hopes, He waits, Our Lord prefers to wait, Himself, for the sinner….rather than keep us waiting for an instant. – St. Maria Goretti *Amazon Affiliate links help the ministry of Catholic-Link at no additional cost to you! Thank you! St. Maria GorettiSaint Maria Goretti (October 16, 1890 – July 6, 1902) is […]

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Act Of Consecration To The Sacred Heart

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Sat, 29 Jun 2019 03:37:28 +0000

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, to Thee I consecrate and offer up my person and my life, my actions, trials, and sufferings, that my entire being may henceforth only be employed in loving, honoring and glorifying Thee. This is my irrevocable will, to belong entirely to Thee, and to do all for Thy love, renouncing […]

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What Did St. Thomas More Think About Pride?

St. Thomas More — Sat, 22 Jun 2019 12:47:41 +0000

I will simply counsel every man and woman to beware of even the very least speck of pride, which seems to me to be the mere delight and liking of ourselves for anything whatsoever that either is in us or outwardly belongs to us. – St. Thomas More More St. Thomas More Resources *Amazon Affiliate […]

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Is It Better To Be A Child Or A King? | Saint Quote

St. Aloysius Gonzaga — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 05:44:12 +0000

Photo by Valario Davis on Unsplash St. Aloysius GonzagaSaint Aloysius de Gonzaga, March 9, 1568 – June 21, 1591, was an Italian aristocrat who became a member of the Society of Jesus. While still a student at the Roman College, he died as a result of caring for the victims of a serious […]

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The Church Is Like A Great Ship | St. Boniface Quotes

Becky Roach — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 15:09:56 +0000

The Church is like a great ship being pounded by the waves of life’s different stresses. Our duty is not to abandon ship, but to keep her on her course. – St. Boniface More St. Boniface Resources *Amazon Affiliates help the ministry of Catholic-Link at no additional cost to you. Thank you! Becky RoachBecky Roach […]

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Place A Crown Of Roses On The Blessed Mother!

St. Louis de Montfort — Tue, 21 May 2019 16:58:20 +0000

The word Rosary means “Crown of Roses” that is to say that every time people say the Rosary devoutly they place a crown of one hundred and fifty-three red roses and sixteen white roses upon the heads of Jesus and Mary. Being heavenly flowers these roses will never fade or lose their exquisite beauty. St. […]

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Mother Teresa’s Prayer For Times Of Distress

Saint Teresa of Calcutta — Sat, 11 May 2019 22:03:03 +0000

If you ever feel distressed during your day, call upon Our Lady. Just say this simple prayer, “Mary, Mother of Jesus, please be a mother to me now.” I must admit, this prayer has never failed me. Mother Teresa of Calcutta *Amazon Affiliate links help the ministry of Catholic-Link at no additional cost to you! […]

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Mary, Send A New Spring | A Poem For Mary

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Wed, 01 May 2019 17:04:05 +0000

May Is For Mary Every tree, every flower is a poem for thee,Every landscape is richer when thy shrines grace it;Dost thou watch the lamps that burn at thy grottoes?Dost thou hark to the chorus that swells through the ages?Dost thou hear the canticles that rise from thy children,Virgin of virgins and Mother of mothers,Royal […]

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The Fast Is Over…Devote Yourself To Praise!

Saint Augustine — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 03:05:10 +0000

Because there are these two periods of time – the one that now is, beset with the trials and troubles of this life, and the other yet to come, a life of everlasting serenity and joy – we are given two liturgical seasons, one before Easter and the other after. The season before Easter signifies […]

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Prayer For Those Preparing For First Communion

Becky Roach — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 02:13:57 +0000

Prayer For Those Preparing For First Communion O Jesus, You have loved us with such exceedingly great love as to give us the ineffable gift of the Holy Eucharist, inflame us with a burning zeal to promote Your glory by praying for (your child’s name) to prepare worthily to approach Your holy table for the […]

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Rise, Run To The Church | St. Ambrose

St. Ambrose — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 16:44:40 +0000

Rise, run to the Church: here is the Father, here is the Son, here is the Holy Spirit. He runs out to meet you, for he hears you as you reflect within the secrecy of your heart. And while you are still at a distance, he catches sight of you and starts to run. He […]

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The Holy Spirit Is The Kiss Of God | Saint Quote

Becky Roach — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:05:51 +0000

The kiss of God is the gift of the Spirit. Becky RoachBecky Roach lives in Ohio with her husband and six children. When not doing laundry or making memories with her kids, Becky enjoys diet coke and date nights with her husband.

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Recite “Veni, Creator Spiritus” On Pentecost For A Plenary Indulgence

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 06:18:12 +0000

Veni Creator Spiritus Come, Holy Spirit, Creator blest, and in our souls take up Thy rest; come with Thy grace and heavenly aid to fill the hearts which Thou hast made. O comforter, to Thee we cry, O heavenly gift of God Most High, O fount of life and fire of love, and sweet anointing […]

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What Can Fasting Do For The Soul?

St. Thomas Aquinas — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 04:14:50 +0000

Fasting cleanses the soul, raises the mind, subjects one’s flesh to the spirit, renders the heart contrite and humble, scatters the clouds of concupiscence, quenches the fire of lust, kindles the true light of chastity. – St. Thomas Aquinas St. Thomas AquinasSaint Thomas Aquinas (1225 – 1274) was an Italian Dominican friar, Catholic priest, and […]

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The Purpose Of Every Consecrated Host

Guest Author — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 18:35:40 +0000

Every Consecrated Host is made to burn Itself up with love in a human heart. – St. John Vianney Guest Author

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It Wasn’t Written To Please You And It Won’t Be Easy

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 22:00:21 +0000

The Catechism was not written to please you. It will not make life easy for you, because it demands of you a new life. – Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Pope Emeritus Benedict XVIPope Benedict XVI is a retired prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the head of the Church and the sovereign of […]

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You Probably Take For Granted This Gift From God

Becky Roach — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 03:31:54 +0000

Health is God’s great gift, and we must spend it entirely for Him. Our eyes should see only for God, our feet walk only for Him, our hands labor for Him alone. – St. John Bosco Becky RoachBecky Roach lives in Ohio with her husband and six children. When not doing laundry or making memories […]

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A Saint’s Motto To Live By

Becky Roach — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 05:01:50 +0000

It seems to me that I have found my heaven on earth because my heaven is You, My God, and you are in my soul. You in me, and I in you – may this be my motto. Becky RoachBecky Roach lives in Ohio with her husband and six children. When not doing laundry or […]

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Litany Of Trust | Sr. Faustina Maria Pia, Sister of Life

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 04:34:48 +0000

Litany Of Trust | Sr. Faustina Maria Pia, Sister of Life From the belief thatI have to earn Your loveDeliver me, Jesus.From the fear that I am unlovableDeliver me, Jesus.From the false securitythat I have what it takesDeliver me, Jesus.From the fear that trusting Youwill leave me more destituteDeliver me, Jesus.From all suspicion ofYour words […]

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What Is Your New Year’s Purpose?

Archbishop Fulton Sheen — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:32:27 +0000

Time is equivalent to what can be done or gained by it. At the beginning of the new year, therefore, we wish everyone that it be happy because we know that there is no greater melancholy or sadness than to use time for any purpose but the supreme one, which is the salvation of the […]

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“Give Me The Gold…” Powerful Prayer From A Saint!

Becky Roach — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 04:57:39 +0000

Give me, therefore, I pray Thee, this gold, this incense, and this myrrh. Give me the gold of Thy holy love; give me the spirit of holy prayer, give me the desire and strength to mortify myself in everything that displeases Thee. I am resolved to obey Thee and to love Thee; but Thou knowest […]

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Pray The “Te Deum” On New Year’s Eve For A Plenary Indulgence

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 06:06:56 +0000

Te Deum – The Perfect New Year’s Eve Prayer for Catholics O God, we praise Thee and acknowledge Thee to be the Supreme Lord.Everlasting Father, all the earth worships Thee.All the Angels, the heavens and all angelic powers,All the Cherubim and Seraphim, continuously cry to Thee:Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts!Heaven and earth are […]

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An Act Of Consecration To The Holy Family

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 18:33:52 +0000

O Jesus, our most loving Saviour! Thou Who was sent down from Heaven to enlighten the world by Thy teaching and example, and Who didst will to pass the greater part of Thy holy life in Nazareth, subject to Mary and Joseph, and thereby didst hallow the household which was to be the pattern for […]

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Our Lady Of Guadalupe Promises To Heal All Sorrows, Hardships, And Sufferings

Becky Roach — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 04:00:11 +0000

I am truly your merciful Mother, yours and all the people who live united in this land and of all the other people of different ancestries, my lovers, who love me, those who seek me, those who trust in me. Here I will hear their weeping, their complaints and heal all their sorrows, hardships and […]

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Mother Teresa’s Advent Challenge

Saint Teresa of Calcutta — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 18:53:10 +0000

Are we ready to receive Him? Before the birth of Jesus, his parents asked for a simple dwelling place, but there was none. If Mary and Joseph were looking for a home for Jesus, would they choose … your heart, and all it holds? Let us pray that we shall be able to welcome Jesus […]

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He Acts As If He Had No One To Love But Me

Guest Post — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 21:08:13 +0000

Suffering has done God’s work her soul, and I am filled with thanksgiving and gratitude. What mercy, what love the Master shows His little bride by sending her this illness; sometimes I say to myself that He acts as if He had no one but me to love. – St. Elizabeth of the Holy Trinity […]

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Getting Out Of Bed Is…

G.K. Chesterton — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 17:17:34 +0000

Sunrise is a never-ending glory; getting out of bed is a never-ending nuisance G.K. ChesterTon G.K. ChestertonGilbert Keith Chesterton (29 May 1874 – 14 June 1936), was an English writer, poet, philosopher, dramatist, journalist, orator, lay theologian, biographer, and literary and art critic. Chesterton is often referred to as the “prince of paradox”. He is […]

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In Spite Of The Small Frustrations Of Daily Life

St. Josemaria Escriva — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 02:43:56 +0000

Every Christian home should be a place of peace and serenity. In spite of the small frustrations of daily life, an atmosphere of profound and sincere affection should reign there together with a deep-rooted calm, which is the result of authentic faith that is put into practice. St. Josemaria Escriva St. Josemaria EscrivaSaint Josemaría Escrivá […]

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Let Christ Reign In You (Here’s How!)

Becky Roach — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 14:24:04 +0000

Christ should reign first and foremost in our soul. But how would we reply if he asked us: “How do you go about letting me reign in you?” I would reply that I need lots of his grace. Only that way can my every heartbeat and breath, my least intense look, my most ordinary word, […]

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Fill My Soul With Courage | Prayer Of St. Edith Stein

St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (St. Edith Stein) — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 03:30:48 +0000

O my God, fill my soul with holy joy, courage, and strength to serve You. Enkindle Your love in me and then walk with me along the next stretch of road before me. I do not see very far ahead, but when I have arrived where the horizon now closes down, a new prospect will […]

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Called To Be God’s Microphone | St. Oscar Romero

St. Oscar Romero — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 04:06:29 +0000

“Each one of you has to be God’s microphone. Each one of you has to be a messenger, a prophet. The church will always exist as long as there is someone who has been baptized…Where is your baptism? You are baptized in your professions, in the fields of workers, in the market. Wherever there is someone […]

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Chesterton’s Take On The Papacy

Becky Roach — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 04:12:35 +0000

When Christ at a symbolic moment was establishing His great society, He chose for its cornerstone neither the brilliant Paul nor the mystic John, but a shuffler, a snob, a coward – in a word, a man. And upon this rock, He has built His Church, and the gates of Hell have not prevailed against […]

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Don’t Leave Your Rosary For The End Of The Day, Do This Instead! #SaintAdvice

St. Josemaria Escriva — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 03:34:33 +0000

A sad way of not praying the Rosary is to leave it for the end of the day. If you say it when going to bed, it will be done at best badly and with no meditation on the mysteries. It will be difficult then to avoid routine, which is what drowns true piety, the […]

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Give Me Your Weary Body, And I Will Give You…

Becky Roach — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 03:20:09 +0000

Give me your humanity, and I will give you my Divinity; Give me your time, and I will give you my eternity; Give me your weary body, and I will give you my Redemption; Give me your broken heart, and I will give you Love; Give me your nothingness, and I will give you my […]

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Rosary Struggles? St. Therese Can Relate

St. Therese of Lisieux — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 20:07:13 +0000

…in vain do I strive to meditate on the mysteries of the Rosary; I am unable to fix my attention. For a long time, I was sad because of this lack of devotion which surprised me, for I love the Blessed Virgin so much that it should be easy for me to say in her […]

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What Kind Of Laity Do We Need?

Becky Roach — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 02:30:09 +0000

I want a laity, not arrogant, not rash in speech, not disputatious, but men [and women] who know their religion, who enter into it, who know just where they stand, who know what they hold and what they do not, who know their creed so well that they can give an account of it, who […]

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Choose To Be Conformed To The Will Of God

Becky Roach — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 01:50:35 +0000

“Let us make the human being according to our image and according to our likeness’ [Gen. 1:26]. By our creation we have the first, and by our free choice we build the second. In our initial structure co-originates and exists our coming into being according to the image of God. By free choice we are […]

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Go To Him…He Is The Way

Becky Roach — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 01:12:53 +0000

Go to Him, He is the way, the truth, and the life. Go to Him, learn how He lived and what He thought. Go to Him, He will teach you the way to God. Go to Him if you are weary of life. Go to Him, He will lift your burdens. Go to Him if […]

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Say This Prayer From Mother Teresa Every Day Before Going To Work

Saint Teresa of Calcutta — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 02:58:00 +0000

We are at Jesus’ disposal. If he wants you to be sick in bed, if he wants you to proclaim His work in the street, if he wants you to clean the toilets all day, that’s all right, everything is all right. We must say, ‘I belong to you. You can do whatever you like.’ […]

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The Woman’s Soul…According To St. Edith Stein

St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (St. Edith Stein) — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 22:02:44 +0000

The woman’s soul is fashioned as a shelter in which other souls may unfold. St. Edith Stein *Amazon Affiliate links help the ministry of Catholic-Link at no additional cost to you! Thank you! St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (St. Edith Stein)Edith Stein, also known as St. Theresa Benedicta of the Cross, was a German […]

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A Prayer To Honor Mary On Her Birthday (Or Any Day!)

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 02:15:51 +0000

Vouchsafe that I may praise thee, O sacred Virgin; give me strength against thine enemies, and against the enemy of the whole human race. Give me strength humbly to pray to thee. Give me strength to praise thee in prayer with all my powers, through the merits of thy most sacred nativity, which for the […]

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What To Teach Your Children (According To A Saint)

St. John Chrysostom — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 14:15:51 +0000

If artists who make statues and paint portraits of kings are held in high esteem, will not God bless ten thousand times more those who reveal and beautify His royal image? For man is the image of God. When we teach our children to be good, to be gentle, and to be forgiving – all […]

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How To Be An Image Of God | St. Edith Stein

St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (St. Edith Stein) — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 03:44:05 +0000

In order to be an image of God, the spirit must turn to what is eternal, hold it in spirit, keep it in memory, and by loving it, embrace it in the will. – St. Edith Stein *Amazon Affiliate links help the ministry of Catholic-Link at no additional cost to you! Thank you! St. Teresa […]

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The Prayer You Should Say When You Make A Visit To The Blessed Virgin

Traditional Catholic Prayers — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 04:24:06 +0000

Most holy Immaculate Virgin and my Mother Mary, to thee who art the Mother of my Lord, the Queen of the world, the advocate, the hope, the refuge of sinners. I have recourse today,—–I, who am the most miserable of all. I render thee my most humble homages, O Great Queen, and I thank thee […]

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This St. Therese Quote Will Become The Prayer Of Your Heart

St. Therese of Lisieux — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 02:33:17 +0000

I want to love you like a little child, I want to battle like a warrior bold. St. Therese of Lisieux St. Therese of LisieuxSaint Therese of Lisieux, “The Little Flower”, felt an early call to religious life, and overcoming various obstacles, in 1888 at the early age of 15, she became a nun and […]

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St. Augustine’s Bedtime Prayer

Saint Augustine — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 17:19:09 +0000

Watch, O Lord, with those who wake, or watch, or weep tonight,and give Your Angels and Saints charge over those who sleep.Tend Your sick ones, O Lord Christ.Rest Your weary ones.Bless Your dying ones.Soothe Your suffering ones.Pity Your afflicted ones.Shield Your joyous ones.And all for Your love’s sake. Amen. Saint AugustineSt. Augustine of Hippo (13 […]

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What Is Your Marriage Built On?

Pope Francis — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 19:47:34 +0000

You would not wish to build it on the shifting sands of emotions, but on the rock of true love, the love that comes from God. – Pope Francis More Pope Francis Resources Amazon Affiliate links help the ministry of Catholic-Link at no additional cost to you. Thank you! Pope FrancisPope Francis, born Jorge Margio […]

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The Whole World Should Vibrate When This Happens During The Mass

St. Francis of Assisi — Sat, 16 Jun 2018 14:39:17 +0000

Man should tremble, the world should vibrate, all heaven should be deeply moved when the Son of God appears on the altar in the hands of the priest. – St. Francis of Assisi More St. Francis of Assisi Resources *Amazon Affiliate links help the ministry of Catholic-Link at no additional cost to you. St. Francis […]

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The Prayer St. Ignatius Said When He Faced Despair

St. Ignatius of Loyola — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 04:00:36 +0000

Christ Jesus, when all is darkness and we feel our weakness and helplessness, give us the sense of Your presence, Your love, and Your strength. Help us to have perfect trust in Your protecting love and strengthening power, so that nothing may frighten or worry us, for, living close to You, we shall see Your […]

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When Sadness Overwhelms You Take Advice From St. Clare

St. Clare of Assisi — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 03:11:17 +0000

Therefore, dearly beloved, may you too always rejoice in the Lord (Phil 4:4). And may neither bitterness nor a cloud of sadness overwhelm you, O dearly beloved Lady in Christ, joy of the angels and crown of your sisters! Place your mind before the mirror of eternity! Place your soul in the brilliance of glory! […]

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JPII’s Prayer For Families

St. John Paul II — Tue, 29 May 2018 03:56:56 +0000

St. John Paul II Prayer For Families Lord God, from you every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. Father, you are Love and Life. Through your Son, Jesus Christ, born of woman, and through the Holy Spirit, fountain of divine charity, grant that every family on earth may become for each successive […]

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Jesus Asks Us To Look At The Little Details

Becky Roach — Wed, 23 May 2018 01:09:39 +0000

Such experiences, however, are neither the most frequent nor the most important. The common life, whether in the family, the parish, the religious community or any other, is made up of small everyday things. This was true of the holy community formed by Jesus, Mary and Joseph, which reflected in an exemplary way the beauty […]

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Teach Your Children These Attributes Of God

Becky Roach — Sun, 20 May 2018 02:49:58 +0000

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His Heart Beats For Us In A Small Tabernacle And Floods Us With…

Becky Roach — Thu, 17 May 2018 00:54:18 +0000

In the heart of Jesus, which was pierced, the kingdom of heaven and the land of earth are bound together. Here is for us the source of life. This heart is the heart of the Triune Divinity, and the center of all human hearts… It draws us to itself with secret power, it conceals us […]

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Do You Pray For Your Enemies Daily?

Becky Roach — Thu, 10 May 2018 14:36:24 +0000

We pray for our enemies; we seek to persuade those who hate us without cause to live conformably to the goodly precepts of Christ, that they may become partakers with us of the joyful hope of blessings from God, the Lord of all. Becky RoachBecky Roach lives in Ohio with her husband and six children. […]

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What We Can Learn From Mary’s Faith At The Annunciation

St. John Paul II — Tue, 08 May 2018 18:10:47 +0000

Mary’s faith can also be compared to that of Abraham, whom St. Paul calls “our father in faith” (cf. Rom. 4:12). In the salvific economy of God’s revelation, Abraham’s faith constitutes the beginning of the Old Covenant; Mary’s faith at the Annunciation inaugurates the New Covenant. Just as Abraham “in hope believed against hope, that […]

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What Is Faith?

Luisa Restrepo — Tue, 08 May 2018 17:56:07 +0000

Faith is not merely a personal reaching out towards things to come that are still totally absent: it gives us something. It gives us even now something of the reality we are waiting for, and this present reality constitutes for us a “proof” of the things that are still unseen. Faith draws the future into […]

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When You’re Dwelling On Your Weaknesses Remember This

Becky Roach — Sun, 06 May 2018 02:36:31 +0000

I do not tremble when I see my weakness, for the treasures of a mother belong also to her child, and I am thy child, O dear Mother Mary. Becky RoachBecky Roach lives in Ohio with her husband and six children. When not doing laundry or making memories with her kids, Becky enjoys diet coke […]

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His Love Was So Great That…

Becky Roach — Fri, 04 May 2018 00:47:02 +0000

In that same night, then, when men were thinking of preparing torments and death for Jesus, our beloved Redeemer thought of leaving them himself in the Blessed Sacrament; giving us thereby to understand that his love was so great that, instead of being cooled by so many injuries, it was then more than ever yearning […]

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The Secret To Becoming A Great Saint | St. Louis de Montfort

Becky Roach — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 03:40:07 +0000

The greatest saints, those richest in grace and virtue will be the most assiduous in praying to the most Blessed Virgin, looking up to her as the perfect model to imitate and as a powerful helper to assist them. – St. Louis de Montfort Becky RoachBecky Roach lives in Ohio with her husband and six […]

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Every Flower Created By Him Is Beautiful

Luisa Restrepo — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 15:51:51 +0000

I understood that every flower created by Him is beautiful, that the brilliance of the rose and the whiteness of the lily do not lessen the perfume of the violet or the sweet simplicity of the daisy. I understood that if all the lowly flowers wished to be roses, nature would no longer be enameled […]

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Only Where God Is Seen Does Life Truly Begin

Luisa Restrepo — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 15:27:01 +0000

It is really so: the purpose of our lives is to reveal God to men. And only where God is seen does life truly begin. Only when we meet the living God in Christ do we know what life is. We are not some casual and meaningless product of evolution. Each of us is the […]

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How Are Spiritual Trials Beneficial? Fr. Jacques Philippe Responds!

Garrett Johnson — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 14:04:55 +0000

[Spiritual trials] are beneficial, because they lead us to locate our identity where it truly belongs. The experience can be highly painful when someone who loves God goes through a phase without an atom of fervor and even with a profound distaste for spiritual things. People do not lose their love for God, for their […]

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How To Pray Without Ceasing Through The Desire Of The Heart

Saint Augustine — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 13:59:08 +0000

There is another inward kind of prayer without ceasing, which is the desire of the heart. I have roared with the groaning of my heart. There is a secret groaning, which is not heard by man: yet if the thought of some strong desire has taken so strong hold of the heart, that the wound of […]

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The Grace Of Suffering: “Through Suffering The Soul Becomes Like The Savior”

Garrett Johnson — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 13:25:55 +0000

Suffering is a great grace; through suffering the soul becomes like the Savior; in suffering love becomes crystallized; the greater the suffering, the purer the love. Garrett JohnsonBorn in Texas, I spent 12 years living and working in Peru and Italy. A philosopher and a theologian, I have a passion for the power of […]

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So Great Is Love That It Takes God Prisoner

Garrett Johnson — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 12:03:03 +0000

Great is the power and tenacity of love, for it overcomes and binds God Himself. Happy the soul that loves, for she takes her God prisoner, obedient to all that she desires. For His nature is such that, if one takes Him by love and gets on the right side of Him, one will make […]

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What Did St. Therese Of Lisieux Ask God For As A Punishment For Her Sins?

St. Therese of Lisieux — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 14:41:09 +0000

Daddy, I’m not perfect, I do lots of silly things, but you know how much I love you! And when I do something silly, I ask you to punish me with a kiss!”— how could any father resist? Humility, because Scripture says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” And trust, because […]

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Does Holiness Seem Impossible? St. Therese of Lisieux Felt The Same Way And Did This

Garrett Johnson — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 09:00:18 +0000

Sometimes when I read certain spiritual treatises where perfection is shown through a thousand obstacles, surrounded by a host of snares, my poor little spirit quickly tires, I shut the learned book that makes my headache and dries up my heart, and I take up Sacred Scripture. Then everything seems luminous to me, one single […]

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Act of Faith, Act of Hope, Act of Love

Becky Roach — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 00:56:05 +0000

Act of Faith O my God, I firmly believe that you are one God in three divine Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I believe that your divine Son became man and died for our sins and that he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the Holy Catholic […]

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Yesterday I Was Crucified With Him, Today I Am…

Becky Roach — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 01:58:31 +0000

Yesterday I was crucified with Him; today I am glorified with Him; yesterday I died with Him; today I am quickened with Him; yesterday I was buried with Him; today I rise with Him. But let us offer to Him Who suffered and rose again for us— you will think perhaps that I am going […]

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Beautiful, Ancient Holy Saturday Homily

Catholic-Link. Org — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 03:37:00 +0000

“What is happening? Today there is a great silence over the earth, a great silence, and stillness, a great silence because the King sleeps; the earth was in terror and was still, because God slept in the flesh and raised up those who were sleeping from the ages. God has died in the flesh, and […]

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Holy Thursday: The Mystery Of Love Entrusted

St. John Paul II — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 14:09:55 +0000

The washing of the feet and the sacrament of the Eucharist: two expressions of one and the same mystery of love entrusted to the disciples, so that, Jesus says, “as I have done… so also must you do” (Jn 13: 15). – St. John Paul II *Amazon Affiliate Links Help The Ministry Of Catholic-Link.org at […]

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Jesus Entered Jerusalem To Teach Us A Lesson About Easy Victories

Catholic-Link. Org — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 08:40:27 +0000

I am less likely to deny my suffering when I learn how God uses it to mold me and draw me closer to him. I will be less likely to see my pains as interruptions to my plans and more able to see them as the means for God to make me ready to receive […]

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Put It In God’s Hands

Becky Roach — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 03:46:14 +0000

Just take everything exactly as it is, put it in God’s hands, and leave it with Him. Then you will be able to rest in Him — really rest. Becky RoachBecky Roach lives in Ohio with her husband and six children. When not doing laundry or making memories with her kids, Becky enjoys diet coke […]

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It’s Not Just Your Mouth That Should Be Fasting

St. John Chrysostom — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 03:35:19 +0000

Do you fast? Give me proof of it by your works. If you see a poor man, take pity on him. If you see a friend being honored, do not envy him. Do not let only your mouth fast, but also the eye, and the ear, and the feet, and the hands, and all the […]

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St. John Paul II’s Thank You To Women

St. John Paul II — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 18:48:03 +0000

Thank you, women who are mothers! You have sheltered human beings within yourselves in a unique experience of joy and travail. This experience makes you become God’s own smile upon the newborn child, the one who guides your child’s first steps, who helps it to grow, and who is the anchor as the child makes its way […]

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Lent Leads Us To The Truth

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 05:43:43 +0000

Lent stimulates us to let the Word of God penetrate our life and in this way to know the fundamental truth: who we are, where we come from, where we must go, what path we must take in life… – Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Pope Emeritus Benedict XVIPope Benedict XVI is a retired prelate of […]

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7 Benefits Of Fasting According To St. Augustine

Saint Augustine — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 17:48:04 +0000

Fasting cleanses the soul, raises the mind, subjects one’s flesh to the spirit, renders the heart contrite and humble, scatters the clouds of concupiscence, quenches the fire of lust, and kindles the true light of chastity. Enter again into yourself. – St. Augustine Saint AugustineSt. Augustine of Hippo (13 November 354 – 28 August 430) […]

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Having Trouble With Your Lenten Fast? Advice From A Saint

Catholic Link — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 23:25:09 +0000

…What can you do to strengthen your resolutions and make them succeed? There is no better means than to put them into practice. But you say that you are still so weak that, although you often make strong resolutions not to fall into the particular imperfection of which you want to cure yourself, no sooner […]

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Come, Holy Spirit | Prayer

Becky Roach — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 15:29:54 +0000

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Thy love. V. Send forth Thy Spirit and they shall be created. R. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth. Let us pray. O God, Who didst instruct the hearts of the faithful by the light […]

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Christian Marriage Is A Supernatural Calling | St. Josemaria Escriva

St. Josemaria Escriva — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 04:59:03 +0000

Christian Marriage Is A Supernatural Calling For a Christian marriage is not just a social institution, much less a mere remedy for human weakness. It is a real supernatural calling. A great sacrament, in Christ and in the Church, says St Paul. At the same time, it is a permanent contract between a man and […]

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How To Hear The Voice Of Christ | St. John Paul II

St. John Paul II — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 21:06:18 +0000

In the hidden recesses of the human heart, the grace of a vocation takes the form of a dialogue. It is a dialogue between Christ and an individual, in which a personal invitation is given. Christ calls the person by name and says: “Come, follow me.” This call, this mysterious inner voice of Christ, is […]

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Where Can You Get The Energy Needed To Fight Inner Battles?

Catholic Link — Sat, 03 Feb 2018 22:31:13 +0000

“With all the strength of my soul, I urge you, young people, to approach the Communion table as often as you can. Feed on this bread of angels whence you will draw all the energy you need to fight inner battles. Because true happiness, dear friends, does not consist in the pleasures of the world […]

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Why You Need To Get Anger Under Control

St. John Chrysostom — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 22:24:26 +0000

Imagine your anger to be a kind of wild beast, because it has ferocious teeth and claws, and if you don’t tame it, it will devastate all things even corrupting the soul. — St. John Chrysostom St. John ChrysostomSt. John Chrysostom (349-407): Archbishop of Constantinople, was an important Early Church Father. He is known for […]

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How To Be An Image Of God | St. Theresa Benedicta Of The Cross

Becky Roach — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 02:30:02 +0000

In order to be an image of God, the spirit must turn to what is eternal, hold it in spirit, keep it in memory, and by loving it, embrace it in the will. Becky RoachBecky Roach lives in Ohio with her husband and six children. When not doing laundry or making memories with her kids, […]

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Action is Subordinate to Contemplation…Does Your Lifestyle Reflect that?

Garrett Johnson — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 09:06:51 +0000

It is of the essence of the Church that she be both human and divine, visible and yet invisibly equipped, eager to act and yet intent on contemplation, present in this world and yet not at home in it; and she is all these things in such wise that in her the human is directed […]

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The Difference Between Christian Mysticism, Buddhism and Hinduism

Garrett Johnson — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 08:41:52 +0000

People who confuse the mysticism of Paul, Augustine, the Gregorys, Teresa and John with what oriental writers discuss have only a surface-level grasp of their subject. Garrett JohnsonBorn in Texas, I spent 12 years living and working in Peru and Italy. A philosopher and a theologian, I have a passion for the power of stories […]

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Healing Means Taking Our Pain Out Of Diabolic Isolation

Garrett Johnson — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 08:30:02 +0000

I realized that healing begins with our taking our pain out of its diabolic isolation and seeing that whatever we suffer, we suffer it in communion with all of humanity, and yes, all of creation. In so doing, we become participants in the great battle against the powers of darkness. Our little lives participate in […]

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Are You Familiar With The Angels?

Becky Roach — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 17:25:40 +0000

Make yourself familiar with the Angels, and behold them frequently in spirit. Without being seen, they are present with you. Becky RoachBecky Roach lives in Ohio with her husband and six children. When not doing laundry or making memories with her kids, Becky enjoys diet coke and date nights with her husband.

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Do You Look Forward To Trials And Crosses With Fear? | St. Francis de Sales

St. Francis de Sales — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 01:51:25 +0000

Do not look forward to the trials and crosses of this life and fear. Rather, look to them with full confidence that, as they arise, God, to whom you belong, will deliver you from them. He has guided and guarded you this far in life. Do you but hold fast to His hand, and he […]

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During Mass “Are You Not Lifted Up To Heaven?” | St. John Chrysostom

St. John Chrysostom — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 04:08:07 +0000

When you see the Lord immolated and lying upon the altar, and the priest bent over that sacrifice praying, and all the people empurpled by that precious blood, can you think that you are still among men and on earth? Or are you not lifted up to heaven? St. John Chrysostom St. John ChrysostomSt. John […]

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What Is Mental Prayer | St. Teresa of Avila

St. Teresa of Avila — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 03:46:37 +0000

Mental prayer is nothing else but being on terms of friendship with God, frequently conversing in secret with Him. – St. Teresa of Avila *Amazon Affiliate links help the ministry of Catholic-Link at no additional cost to you! Thank you! St. Teresa of AvilaSaint Teresa of Ávila, also called Saint Teresa of Jesus (March […]

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What Is The Holy Spirit To The Body of Christ, The Church?

Becky Roach — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 01:17:35 +0000

What the soul is to the human body, the Holy Spirit is to the Body of Christ, the Church. Becky RoachBecky Roach lives in Ohio with her husband and six children. When not doing laundry or making memories with her kids, Becky enjoys diet coke and date nights with her husband.

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Why The Husband And Wife Should Be Similar To The Hand And The Eye According To St. John Chrysostom

St. John Chrysostom — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 03:37:06 +0000

The husband and wife should be similar to the hand and the eye. When the hand hurts, the eyes should be crying. And when the eyes cry, the hand should wipe away the tears. St. John Chrysostom St. John ChrysostomSt. John Chrysostom (349-407): Archbishop of Constantinople, was an important Early Church Father. He is known […]

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The Beautiful Paradox of Christmas According to G.K. Chesterton

G.K. Chesterton — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 04:35:33 +0000

Christmas is built upon a beautiful and intentional paradox; that the birth of the homeless should be celebrated in every home. – G.K. Chesterton G.K. ChestertonGilbert Keith Chesterton (29 May 1874 – 14 June 1936), was an English writer, poet, philosopher, dramatist, journalist, orator, lay theologian, biographer, and literary and art critic. Chesterton is often […]

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Our Lord Moves Amidst The Pots And Pans | St. Teresa of Avila Quote

Becky Roach — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 04:22:46 +0000

Know that even when you are in the kitchen, our Lord moves amidst the pots and pans. – St. Teresa of Avila Becky RoachBecky Roach lives in Ohio with her husband and six children. When not doing laundry or making memories with her kids, Becky enjoys diet coke and date nights with her husband.

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The House of Christmas by G. K. Chesterton

G.K. Chesterton — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 04:13:59 +0000

The House Of Christmas | G.K. Chesterton There fared a mother driven forth Out of an inn to roam; In the place where she was homeless All men are at home. The crazy stable close at hand, With shaking timber and shifting sand, Grew a stronger thing to abide and stand Than the square stones […]

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He Alone Can Take All Sorrow Away From My Heart | Quote by St. Ambrose

St. Ambrose — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 03:57:14 +0000

I have found a Physician who dwells in heaven, but who distributes his medicine on earth. He alone can cure my wounds because He does not suffer from them; He alone can take all sorrow away from my heart and all fear from my soul, because He knows me in the depths of my being. […]

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Beautiful Christmas Quote From St. Augustine

Saint Augustine — Mon, 25 Dec 2017 02:37:17 +0000

He was created of a mother whom He created. He was carried by hands that He formed. He cried in the manger in wordless infancy, He the Word, without whom all human eloquence is mute. – St. Augustine Saint AugustineSt. Augustine of Hippo (13 November 354 – 28 August 430) was an early Christian theologian […]

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What If God Asks Me To Do The Impossible? Fr. Jacques Philippe Responds

Becky Roach — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 04:41:30 +0000

As we have seen, there is sometimes a big difference between what God is actually asking of us, and what we imagine He is asking. We won’t have the grace to do what God is not asking of us. But for what He is asking, He has promised us His grace: God grants what He commands. When […]

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The Fittingness Of Mary’s Immaculate Conception

Guest Post — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 18:07:18 +0000

It was due to His own infinite sanctity that God should suspend, in this instance, the law which His divine justice had passed upon all the children of Adam. The relations which Mary was to bear to the Divinity, could not be reconciled with her undergoing the humiliation of this punishment. Dom Gueranger Guest PostWe […]

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St. Peter’s Imperfection: Why The Church Was Founded On A Weak Man

G.K. Chesterton — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 19:16:21 +0000

When Christ at a symbolic moment was establishing His great society, He chose for its cornerstone neither the brilliant Paul nor the mystic John, but a shuffler, a snob, a coward – in a word, a man. And upon this rock He has built His Church, and the gates of Hell have not prevailed against […]

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“Rejoice!” – An Advent Gem From Pope Benedict XVI’s Infancy Narratives

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 18:03:03 +0000

A striking feature of the angel’s greeting is that he does not address Mary with the usual Hebrew salutation shalom – peace be with you – chaíre, which we might well translate with the word “Hail,” as in the Church’s Marian prayer, pieced together from the words of the annunciation narrative (cf. Lk 1:28, 42). […]

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Mother Teresa’s Secret To Doing Advent Well

Saint Teresa of Calcutta — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 04:29:17 +0000

Mark the season of Advent by loving and serving others with God’s own love and concern. – Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta Saint Teresa of CalcuttaSaint Teresa of Calcutta (26 August 1910 – 5 September 1997), was an Albanian-Indian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. After living in Macedonia for eighteen years she moved to Ireland […]

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The Light Of A Single Candle

St. Francis of Assisi — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 04:51:51 +0000

All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle. – St. Francis of Assisi St. Francis of AssisiSaint Francis of Assisi was an Italian Roman Catholic friar, deacon, and preacher. He founded the men’s Order of Friars Minor, the women’s Order of Saint Clare, the Third Order of Saint Francis […]

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A Christmas Carol by St. Alphonsus Liguori

Catholic-Link. Org — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 22:50:17 +0000

O King of Heaven! from starry throne descending, Thou takest refuge in that wretched cave; O God of bliss! I see Thee cold and trembling, What pain it cost Thee fallen man to save! Thou, of a thousand worlds the great Creator, Dost now the pain of cold and want endure; Thy poverty but makes […]

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The Charity Of God Is Poured Into Our Hearts By The Holy Spirit

St. Thomas Aquinas — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 22:41:06 +0000

The charity of God is poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit who is given to us (Rom. 5:5). He who has a share of daylight has that light from the sun; in the same way he who has charity has it from the Holy Spirit. – St. Thomas Aquinas St. Thomas AquinasSaint Thomas […]

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What Does The Coming Of The Holy Ghost Mean?

Saint Augustine — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 22:35:23 +0000

What is the meaning of the Coming of the Holy Ghost? What did it accomplish? How did He tell us of His Presence; reveal It to us? By the fact that all spoke in the tongues of every nation. There were a hundred and twenty people gathered in one room; ten times twelve. The sacred […]

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Why Prayer Is Essential To Our Salvation

Becky Roach — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 06:01:51 +0000

One of the errors of Pelagianism was the assertion that prayer is not necessary for salvation. Pelagius, the impious author of that heresy, said that man will only be damned for neglecting to know the truths necessary to be learned. How astonishing! St. Augustine said: ‘Pelagius discussed everything except how to pray,’ though, as the […]

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Love Bade Me Welcome | Catholic Poem

Garrett Johnson — Sat, 18 Nov 2017 11:21:09 +0000

Love bade me welcome. Yet my soul drew back. Garrett JohnsonBorn in Texas, I spent 12 years living and working in Peru and Italy. A philosopher and a theologian, I have a passion for the power of stories in our lives.

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Imaginary Evil is Romantic and Varied, Imaginary Good is Boring

Garrett Johnson — Sat, 18 Nov 2017 08:45:33 +0000

Imaginary evil is romantic and varied; real evil is gloomy, monotonous, barren, boring. Imaginary good is boring; real good is always new, marvelous, intoxicating. Garrett JohnsonBorn in Texas, I spent 12 years living and working in Peru and Italy. A philosopher and a theologian, I have a passion for the power of stories in our […]

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Only Wonder Can Comprehend God’s Power

Garrett Johnson — Sat, 18 Nov 2017 08:41:14 +0000

Only wonder can comprehend his incomprehensible power. Garrett JohnsonBorn in Texas, I spent 12 years living and working in Peru and Italy. A philosopher and a theologian, I have a passion for the power of stories in our lives.

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Why Do We Struggle To See God? How Can We Open Our Eyes?

Garrett Johnson — Sat, 18 Nov 2017 08:35:21 +0000

Seeds in a pomegranate cannot see objects outside its rind, because they are inside. Similarly human beings who are enclosed with all creation in the hand of God cannot see God . . . Friend, it is through him that you are speaking, it is he whom you breathe, and you do not know it! For […]

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What Do People Base Their Happiness On?

Garrett Johnson — Sat, 18 Nov 2017 08:27:19 +0000

Most people are enclosed in their mortal bodies like a snail in its shell, curled up in their obsessions after the manner of hedgehogs. They form their notion of God’s blessedness taking themselves for a model. Finding True Happiness Means Moving Beyond Comparison Alex the Cat Helps Understand Happy Unhappy Are You In Crisis And […]

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Poverty Is Above All A Call To Follow Jesus

Becky Roach — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 19:44:19 +0000

Let us never forget that, for Christ’s disciples, poverty is above all a call to follow Jesus in his own poverty. It means walking behind him and beside him, a journey that leads to the beatitude of the Kingdom of heaven (cf. Mt 5:3; Lk 6:20). Poverty means having a humble heart that accepts our creaturely limitations and sinfulness and […]

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Too Bitter To Look Upon Lepers?

St. Francis of Assisi — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 19:39:09 +0000

When I was in my sins, it seemed a thing too bitter to look on lepers, and the Lord himself led me among them and I showed them mercy. And when I left them, what had seemed bitter to me was changed into sweetness of mind and body. – St. Francis of Assisi St. Francis […]

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