Monthly Archives: June 2018

Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul

  The Coward and the Killer. Think about it. Two of the greatest saints in the history of the Church, were literally nothing without God. As they set about their own lives,  they floundered about. In the case of Peter, … Continue reading

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Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Pray For Us

  Oh Mother of Perpetual Help, grant that I may ever invoke your powerful name, the protection of the living and the salvation of the dying. Purest Mary, let your name henceforth be ever on my lips. Delay not, Blessed … Continue reading

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Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

The birth of Saint John the Baptist is a special day in the Holy Mother Church. Because it is a Solemnity, and because it falls on a Sunday this year, it takes precedence over the celebration of the 12th Sunday … Continue reading

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Saint Aloysius Gonzaga

The life of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, whom is known as the patron saint of youth, is a good example of virtue for young men. The following prayer acknowledges the trials and tribulations that young men face and asks the intercession … Continue reading

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Regaining Our Calm in the Lord

We all have those days…those moments that test our strength. Those moments that test our endurance, and our trust in the Lord. You know what I am talking about. It can begin with a single thought or a single action…something … Continue reading

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Forgiveness

Gospel of Matthew 5:20-26 Jesus said to his disciples: “I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter into the Kingdom of heaven.“You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, … Continue reading

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Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

In the tradition of the Holy Mother Church, the first Saturday that falls after the Feast of the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is reserved as a day to honor the Most Immaculate Heart of Mary. It … Continue reading

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Act of Reparation to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus – June 8th

Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus O sweet Jesus, Whose overflowing charity for men is requited by so much forgetfulness, negligence and contempt, behold us prostrate before Thy altar eager to repair by a special act of … Continue reading

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Oh Sacred Heart of Jesus, I Place My Trust In Thee

  With the sweet fires of June’s heat bearing down on us, we are drawn, like moths,  to the Eternal Flame of Jesus’ Most Sacred Heart. It is a Flame of Love so powerful….that it literally reaches out to each … Continue reading

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Feast of Corpus Christi – Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ

                                                                     Cor. 11: 23-29 Breathren: For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus, the same night in which he was betrayed, took bread, And giving thanks, broke and said: “Take … Continue reading

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